Freelancing: From My Experience
To be a freelancer, your own boss, the master of your own destiny. You can work when you want, you can handpick your work, take time off when you like, have late starts and work in your PJ’s… WRONG! The life of a freelancer might seem somewhat idealistic, but in reality it’s hard work and...
Read more…Contemplating Important Decisions
Hey guys! I’m in the UK this week, so you won’t get a regular blog post from me. While this trip is about the Update conference and meeting industry friends and family, it’s also about making some important decisions this week about where I want to take this business and my own personal life. I...
Read more…The Secret to Apple’s Success
Just saw a commercial for the HP Touchpad today. It’s interesting that it’s already been a year and a half since the iPad is out and is on it’s second version and companies are just now getting their tablets out and marketed. Why is Apple so successful? Because while other companies are busy trying to...
Read more…The Importance of Giving to the Community
I’m a firm believer in supporting the community you’re a part of, whether it’s your actual neighborhood or your favorite online sites. A well-supported communitygives in return and contributing to it ensures that the community will stick around longer than a few months. Online, there are several ways you can contribute to your community no matter...
Read more…Reasons to Fire Your Client
It’s something we don’t like to admit very often is it? No matter how great of a freelancer we are, no matter how fantastic your contracts and vetting process is, you’ll ultimately end up with a client you feel that you can no longer work with. Hopefully, you’ve protected yourself so that these occurrences are...
Read more…Are You Enamored with the Freedom of Freelancing?
One of the most common—and biggest—mistakes people make as they jump into freelancing is that the emphasis is on freedom—freedom from a time card and clock, freedom to choose clients and projects, and freedom to choose the work environment and hours. While those are terrific benefits of successful freelancing, the freedom of freelancing is a...
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