What’s Your Freelance Specialty?
A lot of freelancers are torn between being a generalist vs a specialist when it comes to marketing their skills. What do you really need to survive the odds? You may think that being a Jack ( or Jane ) of all trades will help you get a continuous stream of freelance gigs, but it can also mean knowing a little bit of everything… and not much about a thing. If you want to get ahead as a freelancer, you need to get your focus and ask yourself: What’s Your Specialty?
Working with freelancers can sometimes mean working with faceless workers who are thousands of miles away. Unlike doing work in a traditional office setup where you face your employees on a daily basis, it may take more than an email to get creative juices for the successful completion of your project. Just how can you give your freelancers a chance to express their thoughts about your business? 
You may hate spending time sending all those emails.. but when more than 90 percent of internet users in the US alone send emails, you may want to check your email etiquette and see if you are communicating properly. Just like writing a 
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When it comes to winning that next freelance gig, sometimes, it’s your attitude that closes the door of opportunity – even if you’ve got a 
If your business doesn’t have an online presence today, you are definitely missing a lot! A business website is more like your business card, brochure and advertising rolled into one. In this digital age where competition is as fast as the speed of type, knowing the 
What’s the next worse thing in having no freelance gig at all? It’s getting stuck at low rates and not being able to earn some more. This may be a mistake that many new freelancers make, but seasoned experts can fall into this trap too, especially when having a lower paying job looks prettier than having no job. In our previous posts, we gave you plenty of advices on how you can 
If you’re not into social networking these days, you are definitely missing a lot of things! Traditional media is out and social media is in where the only limit to getting the word out about your brand is your imagination. Sadly, there are still many who are clueless on why they should join the social networking caravan, even with the latest Hollywood flick on one man’s journey in changing the way people connect to the world. 
The holidays are just around the corner and for many freelancers, it is that time of the year when they can take some time off, have fun, and break free from the grind of freelance work. Holidays are great, but they don’t last for long and it can be tempting to fall into a slump. Though you may be having a good time, your clients may not share the same sentiment. How can you be productive then without putting your work on a vacation mode? 
