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Freelancer’s Guide To Obtaining New Clients By Using Business Cards And Flyers

jerret — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:02:43 +0000

Often when freelancers initially branch off on their own, they may have at least one client already lined up. Perhaps it’s a former employer, or a contact who will be giving them the majority of their businesses. However, relying on just one or two big clients is risky because when that client’s business slows, or [...]

Attention All Freelancers: Win Free Business Cards from PrintRunner!

jerret — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:09:45 +0000

Every freelancer must learn to be a master of self-marketing, and having memorable and effective business cards can go a long way toward strengthening professional connections, generating leads and improving client relations. And, of course, there’s nothing easier than ordering your new business cards online – except perhaps winning a free set from PrintRunner.com! PrintRunner.com [...]

10 Tips for Working Away From Home

jerret — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:51:44 +0000

In the past, remote working was nothing more than a dream for most people, thanks in large part to the inadequacies of the internet and the reluctance of most companies to employ anyone over whom they had little formal control. These days remote working is more common. It provides both client and employee with [...]

How to Build Your Freelance Writing Business Now

jerret — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:41:27 +0000

Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or manage a large freelance writing company with many writers working for you, it’s about time to think about financing to take your business to the next level. The first thing you need to do is locate a business loan. It takes money to build a business, and [...]

To Err Is Human – How to Handle Freelance Mistakes

jerret — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:28:58 +0000

Mistakes happen and how you handle them will impact your freelance career. No one wants to hear from a client that they have mistake on a project but sooner or later every freelancer will encounter this situation. With that in mind you should make every attempt to turn in completed work free of [...]