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How Do You Do What You Do?

Mar 12, 2010 4:30am

On FreelanceSwitch, you’ll meet a lot of boss-shunning, solo-working rebels. But there may come a time when the freest of freelancers will need to hire employees. Or subcontractors. Or you might want to sell your freelancing business, and the buyer will want to know how you’ve been handling things. In short, these...

5 Ways to Regain Your Creative Joy

Mar 11, 2010 4:30am

One of the most difficult parts of freelancing is the tendency of the freelancer to eventually lose joy for the work. You may have come, like me, from a gig that paid well but didn’t fully capitalize on your talents. You decided to start working as a freelancer in order...

Our Latest Book: How to Write Great Copy for the Web

Mar 9, 2010 6:30pm

Last week I introduced you to the latest collaboration between Rockable Press and FreelanceSwitch, How to Write Great Copy for the Web by Donna Spencer. I am happy to announce that the book has been launched today and Rockin’ List members get a $5 discount on the digital book, bringing...

How to Give Yourself a Raise Without Losing Business

Mar 9, 2010 4:30am

This post is an excerpt from my eBook, The Blog Business Funnel. It teaches freelancers how to run a profitable freelance business, fed entirely by a healthy and thriving blog. This excerpt is from Chapter 7: Scaling Up. FreelanceSwitch readers can claim a special discount at the end of this...

Freelance Freedom #146

Mar 8, 2010 4:30am

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The Perils and Plusses of a Persistent Project

Mar 5, 2010 4:30am

As a freelancer, I’ve tackled plenty of projects. Not all have been enjoyable, naturally, but I’ve been able to keep a steady flow of work. I don’t think every job has to be perfect, and as long as I’m making good money and maintaining my freedom, I’m generally satisfied with...

How to Work with a Marketing Expert if You’re a Freelancer

Mar 4, 2010 4:20am

As a freelancer, you may find yourself either a) too busy or b) too clueless to handle your own marketing. This happens more often than you might think, and even some excellent freelancers with a strong reputation aren’t doing a very good job at marketing. But you, you’re smarter than that....

Coming Soon: How to Write Great Copy for the Web

Mar 3, 2010 9:47pm

A couple of years ago, FreelanceSwitch brought you How to Be a Rockstar Freelancer by Collis and Cyan Ta’eed, which helped a lot of you find your feet in the world of freelancing. Since then, FreelanceSwitch and Rockable Press have been working together to bring another great guide to your...

Keeping Yourself Motivated

Mar 2, 2010 3:58pm

Staying motivated isn’t easy – we often convince ourselves not to be. We often give ourselves excuses, allow other people to put us down, or look at the success of others and think, “That’ll never be me.” There are two basic types of motivation: intrinsic motivation, and extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation comes...