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Tips For Bidding on Freelance Projects

When you are just starting out as a freelancer, it can be hard to know which projects to bid on. Most freelance writing jobs are advertised by clients who are willing to pay what they say that they will pay for work which meets their expectations. Unfortunately, there are some clients who do not play fair. I know, because I have encountered a couple of them. The best defense against unscrupulous buyers is to be very selective about which projects you bid on. Here are a few tips that you can use while you are deciding which projects you would … Continue reading →

How Can Freelancing Benefit People Who Have Jobs?

Did you know that working part time from home as a freelancer may be beneficial for you even if you are currently employed in work outside of the home? There are several ways that doing freelance work, even if it is just a little bit here and there or for a few hours a week, can be of use to people who are employed outside of the home. This is not an exhaustive list by any means, but perhaps it will get you thinking about whether picking up a little freelance work could be beneficial to you. One major reason … Continue reading →

Tips for New Freelancers

When you are a new freelance writer who is hungry for work, it can be tempting to bid on any and all projects that you see. While enthusiasm is good, it is important that you take steps to safeguard your time and your work. While many freelance writing jobs are advertised by well meaning buyers who are willing to pay what they say that they will pay for work which meets their expectations, there are some bad apples out there. The best defense against unscrupulous buyers is to be selective about which projects you bid on. Here are a few tips that … Continue reading →

Looking for Freelance Work? Keep Your Chin Up!

If you are new to the world of freelancing, there is something about looking (and looking, and looking) for freelance work that may have you ready to throw your hands up in despair. If you are an experienced freelancer, you may be perusing the available projects and wondering whether it is even worth checking to see whether there are any projects currently up for grabs that you might be remotely interested in bidding on. In either case, the solution to your dilemma has two parts. The first part of the solution is to reassure yourself that interesting and challenging projects … Continue reading →

A Continuing Professional Education Resource for Freelancers

If you are a freelancer of any kind, you may be on the lookout for new resources that you can use to advance your knowledge of the world of freelancing and how to help your freelancing business succeed. If you do not regularly spend at least a little time looking around online and educating yourself about freelancing, it is important that you add some time for professional development to your to- do list. Continuing professional education is important for freelancers, just as it is for all types of professionals. If you have not already done so, during some of your … Continue reading →

Long Term Clients are a Freelancer’s Best Friend

If you are considering starting a home – based business as a freelance writer or some other type of freelance professional but you are worried about constantly having to look for work, this post is for you. It is only natural to wonder whether you will have to spend a lot of time looking for work in order to keep your plate (and your bank account) full enough all the time. That said I am happy to tell you that you do not have to let that fear get in the way of pursuing your home – based dreams. When … Continue reading →

Share the Home Based Love – Hire a Freelancer

If you are a home – based professional and you need professional help with something for your business, you have a unique opportunity available to you. Whenever you need a logo, web site, ad campaign, or something else that you would prefer not to do yourself, you have the ability to make another home – based professional’s day. That’s right, you can share the home – based business love by hiring other home – based professionals to complete those projects that you need done. Hiring other home – based professionals does not need to be complicated. Web sites like Elance, … Continue reading →

Don’t Quit, Freelance!

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Whether you want to quit work to be home with the kids or if you are looking forward to retirement, a great option instead of being unemployed is to freelance. By freelancing your current skills, you can make some money on the side and still have many of the same freedoms found when not working. Freelancers in almost every field are becoming more common. Working at home is easier than ever with new technology and many smaller organizations are eager to hire a temporary worker to take on an extra project. From the employee standpoint, freelancing gives you the ability … Continue reading →

Make Extra Money on the Side

In reality, the two main ways to have more cash to spend is to cut expenses or make more income. Do either one of these, and you will see more flow to your bottom line. A lot of my previous blog entries have been about cutting expenses, today I want to talk about adding to your income. Many of you are privy to a goldmine waiting, all based on your current skills and expertise. One way to add some additional income, without much investment, is through freelance work or consulting. We all have skills, education, and job experience. No matter … Continue reading →

Freelance Writers Need Contracts

I’ve written before about whether or not contracts should be used in various home businesses. But, I’d like to stick my neck out and say that in the freelance writing business, contracts are not an option, they really are a necessity! I think that doing any sort of freelance writing–whether it’s journalism, grant writing, marketing writing, web or whatever–a writer needs to have a contract with each and every client! I know that managing contracts can seem like a hassle, but think of them as protection and insurance. It just makes good business sense to have as detailed of a … Continue reading →