tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208416762012-01-01T00:56:57.449+01:00A blog to help freelancers of all types to come and find out the latest in freelancing news and interests.JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013995563754729830noreply@blogger.comBlogger141100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20841676.post-1146691973790474932006-05-03T23:20:00.000+02:002006-05-03T23:32:57.270+02:00

Wow... Long time, no post. I haven't forgotten you guys. Honest. I've been zooming around Sologig.com, trying it out, getting some work, and having an overall good time being a freelancer.I was wanting to point you guys in a direction to keep your operating costs low. If you are like me, you spend a good deal of your office time on the phone. And, in this now itty-bitty world, many of your

JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013995563754729830noreply@blogger.com152tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20841676.post-1141861572316301752006-03-09T00:43:00.000+01:002006-03-09T00:46:12.683+01:00

Since we here at Freelancer's Guide are new to this particular blog, we find it easiest to change things early on. We're going to change the aim for this blog away from solely freelance work more towards the entire workforce that operates from home. I was once a personal chef that had central operations at my house yet cooked at other peoples' homes. It was very lucrative and involved a lot of

JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013995563754729830noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20841676.post-1141439245122708582006-03-04T03:25:00.000+01:002006-03-04T03:46:52.123+01:00

This is my second in what will probably be a series of articles on how to get some really great stuff for free while being a freelancer.We all know that the heart of owning a small business is being frugal and making that profit stretch as far as possible. I, personally, love my money. Nobody makes enough, and so I like keeping what I earn safe and warm in my back pocket.One thing I do while

JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013995563754729830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20841676.post-1140741727607862442006-02-24T01:41:00.000+01:002006-02-24T01:42:08.030+01:00

With all of the freelance classified-type sites out there like Guru.com and Grammatika.com that cost close to $100 just to get in the door and see if they are any good, it was refreshing to see FreelanceWorkExchange.com offer a week trial for $2.95 to test the waters and see if it was any good. At best, it will get me some work and keep me drinking the brand of beer I like. I worst, it would be

JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013995563754729830noreply@blogger.com77tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20841676.post-1140230312177644512006-02-18T03:37:00.000+01:002006-02-18T03:38:32.596+01:00

When freelancing -- and when running any kind of business at all -- getting your office set up cheaply is one of the hardest things you will have to do. If you do it legally (which I'm sure you do), all of the software required by the modern freelancer will cost more than anything else in your office. Microsoft Office Small Business alone costs $320 from Amazon.Then, you have to buy the whole

JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013995563754729830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20841676.post-1138363821817510682006-01-27T13:09:00.000+01:002006-01-27T13:12:33.756+01:00

This is knowledge taken from my college days: I cannot, without a shadow of a doubt, work within the confines of my own home.Between the dogs, the TV, all of the snacks in the kitchen, the phone, the neighbors, etc., my house is a brothel of unproductive temptation. I think, "I could work on this manuscript...... or make some cookies!" Easy decision, until you realize that batch of cookies

JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013995563754729830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20841676.post-1138077894639181822006-01-24T05:22:00.000+01:002006-01-24T05:44:55.053+01:00

Thanks to my post over at Pencil Revolution, I may be getting some more (read: some of my first) visitors to this up-and-coming site.I am obviously in need of some contributors and some other help. If you want to help along (and received loads of credit), email me and I'll get you started.I hope you liked the article.

JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013995563754729830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20841676.post-1137817911276184252006-01-21T05:03:00.000+01:002006-01-21T05:36:07.016+01:00

I've been reading a lot of articles lately about freelancing and how to succeed at whatever type of freelance work you do. No matter what type of freelance business you run, there seems to be a set of basic rules that will set the foundation of your business and will keep it going strong. The following are a few of the Freelance Rules to Live By. Feel free to add your own in the comments

JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013995563754729830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20841676.post-1137134086118917722006-01-13T07:32:00.000+01:002006-01-20T14:34:11.553+01:00

I suppose this qualifies as freelancing, though very loosly so.And there's special emphasis on loose:Discreet, fun, starving student seeks wealthy man to be treated well.

JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013995563754729830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20841676.post-1137133365040188682006-01-13T07:21:00.000+01:002006-01-20T14:35:12.850+01:00

Think making the switch to full-time freelancing is right for you?Take the sage advice from Cameronmoll.com. He writes the 10 Things Learned in 180 Days. He made the mistakes so you don't have to. Some of the better points: * Avoid Monday deadlines * Say no as often as you say yes * Be chummy with your point of contactDefinitely worth a read, especially if you are just starting out.My personal

JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013995563754729830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20841676.post-1137102092168061402006-01-12T22:38:00.000+01:002006-01-12T22:41:34.596+01:00

I've been searching around all of the career websites lately looking for freelance jobs, but it's hard to market as a freelancer to companies looking for permanent positions.I even constantly browse Craig's List to see what kinds of freelance help wanted ads are being posted. I apply to many, but I only get very few responses.Enter Guru.com. You have to pay a hefty price - $75 for a quarter of a

JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013995563754729830noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20841676.post-1137022092030922402006-01-12T00:26:00.000+01:002006-01-12T00:28:12.040+01:00

This guy's book was what made me blieve that I could become a freelance writer.If anything, he knows how to make you feel excited about working on your dreams.

JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013995563754729830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20841676.post-1137019494506033302006-01-11T23:36:00.000+01:002006-01-11T23:44:54.506+01:00

This is the obligatory first post / mission statement / whatever the hell.I am a creator. I have always been a creator. And any time I have ever gone astray from that identity, I have suffered mentally and emotionally.I am also a homebody. I love staying at home. I hate going to an office every day, getting told on Friday night that I would have to work the weekend, and being snooped upon by

JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013995563754729830noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20841676.post-1137017278559662512006-01-11T23:07:00.000+01:002006-01-11T23:07:58.560+01:00

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