The Six-Figure Freelancer - Blog

Guest post: Simple ways to avoid cyber attacks on your computer or mobile phone

Paul Lima — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:13:19 +0000

Despite a growing sophistication among hackers and scammers in their ability to steal and exploit personal and corporate information, there is a low sense of urgency among small and medium businesses to take proactive protective measures.

Secrets of Successful Independents: Toronto, March 7

Paul Lima — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:44:27 +0000

Join the IABC panel of successful communicators as they share insights and tips to help you achieve your business goals. You will learn: How to extend your brand into new areas; How to market yourself to attract the clients you want; How to generate “passive” income from self-publishing.

Four reviews for Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Writing

Paul Lima — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:49:38 +0000

Here are four reviews for Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Writing. The book is now being used for the University of Toronto’s online version of The Freelance Writing Business as well as courses offered by The University of Western Ontario and Humber College. Review: I found your book, Everything You Wanted To Know About [...]

Solid overview article on becoming your own boss

Paul Lima — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:10:57 +0000

Solid overview article on becoming your own boss...

Find & price corporate editing & writing freelance assignments – Toronto workshop

Paul Lima — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:34:39 +0000

Conquering Corporate Markets: Find & Price Corporate Editing & Writing Freelance Assignment - Sat. Apr. 14, Toronto; sponsored by Editors' Association of Canada: Business writing and editing can be a lucrative source of income—if you understand how to sell your services to, and price your services for, corporate markets. To sell your services to corporations, small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and government agencies, you need key skills you can learn from this seminar, such as how to do the following...

“Harness the Business Writing Process” workshop for HR professional in Toronto Mar. 29

Paul Lima — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:33:32 +0000

I will be conducting “Harness the Business Writing Process: Become an Effective, Efficient Business Writer”, a workshop for Human Resources professional in Toronto on March 29. The seminar is sponsored by the Human Resources Professionals Association. You can read the workshop description and other details here.

New kudos for business writing and freelance writing books

Paul Lima — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:05:08 +0000

I'm please to share new kudos received from veteran writer Alastair Barnett about two of my books...

The writer who made millions by self-publishing online

Paul Lima — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:15:34 +0000

In "20 months Hocking has sold 1.5m books and made $2.5m" ... all through self-publishing! - Disbelief! But true...

Print on Demand blog posts and video trailer

Paul Lima — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:43:49 +0000

Print on Demand blog posts and video trailer now available online...

Be Your Own Boss But Say “No” to Pajamas

Paul Lima — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:00:37 +0000

I was one of several people interviewed for article on working at home: "Be Your Own Boss But Say "No" to Pajamas". The article appears online in "Possibilities: Toronto's Online Employment Resource Centre". Excerpt online, with a link to the full article...