Freelancing is filled with moments of doubt and fear. If you’re going through one of those moments right now, take a moment to read this post. You can’t help but feel like you’re doing more than just making widgets in your basement.
Helpful post on keeping perspective while in the “freelance zone.”
I’m a firm believer that we learn just as much from our successes as we do from our failures. So don’t be afraid to look for problems in your business methods. This post is a great place to start.
Are you thinking of joining the Freelance Club? There are a lot of things to take into consideration when you are deciding if you can handle being a Business of One. I love lists like this, because even as a veteran freelancer, I can read through it and find items that I’ve conquered as well as items I’ve completely forgotten or known but neglected.
Simple help lists aren’t just for the newbies; even the veteran needs to focus on becoming a better freelancer.
I’ve mentioned it before, I’m sure, but there’s a movement in our industry (the freelance industry, mostly) away from pricing things by the hour. Instead, businesses are beginning to price services based on value. It’s a subtle but enormous shift in mentality that can (some say) transform your freelance business.
This is a great article by John Lax at Teehan+Lax explaining their own reasons for making that change. Encouraging and enlightening.
Chris Brogan is a genius in the world of social networking and marketing. If he lists 5 things you should be doing right now, take notice. A great post if you’re stuck and not sure why.
The first video guide from FreelanceFolder. Well done, great information, and great to play in the background while you do something else - like work!
Fantastic overview touching on so many topics, you’re sure to find a handful that you haven’t considered yet. If you’re new to the freelancing scene, pay close attention to the section covering contracts and proposals.
It’s easy to assume once we begin freelancing that we’ll always love it and want to do it. But there will come a time when we will need some encouragement to keep at it. This is a great article for anyone thinking of quitting their freelance career.
