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5 Ways to Make More Money as a Freelancer
Posted on 16. Dec, 2011 by freelanceshack.
So, you’re freelance career finally has lift off. You’ve got a couple of clients under your belt…your portfolio is getting fatter….you’re feeling increasingly confident about your abilities and career choice. And best of all, you like what you do. But there’s one thing missing: the big bucks. How can you get the money to really [...]
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The Importance of a Daily Schedule
Posted on 29. Sep, 2011 by freelanceshack.
When we gave up a job to work from home as Freelancers we probably had visions of a productive home office, that would provide us with being paid for doing something we love to do, combined with the freedom of self employment to take care of our life responsibilities For many of us however, the [...]
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5 Ways That Freelancers Bleed Money
Posted on 03. Aug, 2011 by freelanceshack.
Freelancing gives workers freedom, but pitfalls often arise that challenge profitability. Rather than earn a decent amount of money, many freelancers end up disappointed with little to show for a lot of work. Although frustration may tempt some to give up, they should instead look out for the following 5 ways that freelancers bleed money. [...]
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How to Plan a Simple Advertising Campaign
Posted on 16. Jul, 2011 by freelanceshack.
Planning an advertising campaign is often a very daunting task. The advertising world is a rough and energetic one, and there is always someone willing to take your money! The following tips will help you generate a campaign from scratch, and lead you away from some of the common pitfalls that freelancers can fall into. [...]
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Stepping into the Shoes of a Freelancer Writer
Posted on 13. Jul, 2011 by freelanceshack.
Freelancer opportunities provide people from all over the world the chance to earn income for the skills they provide to independent or company employers. Freelancing really has become the next big thing. There are a wide variety of freelance skills that are in high demand. Be it search engine optimization, copywriting, creative article writing, website [...]
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Simple Tips to Generate Leads for Your Business
Posted on 25. Jun, 2011 by freelanceshack.
Lead generation is essential to any business, having a steady flow of potential customers can make all the difference to the outcome of your goals, whether it be finding higher paying clients or selling your ideas. You might provide an amazing service or package but if nobody is ever offered then how are they to [...]
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Top 7 Apps for Freelance Writers
Posted on 17. Jun, 2011 by freelanceshack.
If you currently work as a freelance writer then you probably know all too well how difficult it can be to keep track of all of your ideas and assignments. However, thanks to recent developments in technology there are numerous ways you can help make your professional life as a freelance writer go a lot [...]
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5 Tips to Make Your Small Business Appear Larger
Posted on 31. May, 2011 by freelanceshack.
Starting out small doesn’t mean you can’t keep up with the competition and keep pace with the big boys. Most people have this notion in their heads that when you open your own business, you’re bound to stay small and insignificant for a long while before you finally get a break and make it big. [...]
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Three Things Every Freelance Writer Should Have
Posted on 29. May, 2011 by freelanceshack.
One of the most desirable aspects of being a freelance writer is that you can work from the comfort of your own home. There can be several problems associated with working from home enticing beds, terrible daytime television, and a fully stocked refrigerator being just a few of the obstacles. However, for the most part [...]
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6 Productivity Tips for Freelancers
Posted on 28. May, 2011 by freelanceshack.
As a freelancer, you’ve likely found that keeping yourself busy isn’t that difficult, but keeping yourself productive is another story. From time drains and stress to poor concentration and loss of focus, anyone even considering going the freelance route should take some time to learn about the seven habits and tools of effective freelancing. Integrating [...]
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Analyze This: Using Google Analytics to Monitor and Improve Traffic
Posted on 27. May, 2011 by freelanceshack.
What is web analytics? In a nutshell, it’s analytic information about how traffic interacts with your website. Web analytics can measure traffic, traffic sources, page views, and all the other sorts of data on your site that you need to watch in order to make informed decisions about how you want to optimize for search [...]
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Online freelancing for newcomers
Posted on 17. May, 2011 by freelanceshack.
The attraction of freelancing and of being your own boss is plain to see, “so you work from home and work whenever you want to? Great!” However, what this somewhat romanticized vision of freelancing fails to address are the many difficulties and challenges that freelancers face on a daily basis in their working lives. No [...]
