How to Manage Your Micromanaging Client
Don’t you hate it when your boss keeps telling you what to do.. down to the itsy, bitsy detail? Freelancers are more likely to get micromanaged as clients try to keep a close eye on your tasks and they might not be aware that this can result to an unhealthy relationship. Whether you’re being micromanaged by a boss from h*ll, or a superior who is under constant pressure to meet shifting deadlines, know that there are many reasons why they simply can’t ( or won’t ) delegate. But here’s the good news: You can manage these bad bosses and you can stop being unhappy at work.
Recently, I came across a post by Jessica Stillman on the subject of stealth freelancers. The number of independent workers is rising, no doubt, but there’s a fog surrounding the self-employed these days and statistics might not really tell the full story. What’s intriguing is that 66% of freelancers hold full-time jobs and most don’t want to reveal the truth that they’re freelancing. But, for the rest of us who are planning to make a career shift and jump into the world of freelancing, we’re left with two options: To freelance full-time or part-time. 
Freelancers may not have the luxury of time in building online communities around their brand and when resources are scarce, just how do you build one for yourself.. minus the help of a dedicated community manager? 
Wouldn’t it be great if freelancers get all the rave on the Web? Picture perfect, perhaps.. yet, that’s not really the case. Somewhere, we encounter outraged clients, personal attacks, negative feedback and anonymous bad reviews made by a competitor you out-shined. Just as getting paid on time has become an important goal for any smart freelancer, taking care of your online reputation should be on top of your list if you want to thrive and survive. You don’t have to give someone your business card these days and all s/he has to do is type in your name in the searches. A small slip can cause you – your job. Have you checked out what people said about you lately? 
You may have heard a countless time that it is easier to keep former clients than to get new ones – but what if, your old time client suddenly developed a defection syndrome that made them jump ship to your competitor? Is there a way to 
Networking is a crucial part of a freelancer’s life these days, especially with the growth of social media platforms and tools that make connecting with people easier than ever. Yet, this very tool can be a major road block to your success if you’re not mindful of your manners on the Social Web. The last thing you want is be labeled as a time waster, a troll, or a spammer. All you need is a refresher on the basics that you might have missed in your quest to engage potential clients, conquering their trust in the process. 
What can be worse than waking up one day, finding yourself stuck in a freelancing rut? Is it 
People are wanting less these days and this is true when it comes to web design. Minimalist web design is trending, where form follows function in a look that’s pleasing to the eyes. You might be new to the concept and yet, you’re exposed to minimalist designs everywhere – from your smartphone, a clean app, a simple living space and so on. What’s beautiful about this idea is that it’s more than just a visual style, where design is stripped down to essential elements to help people get the most out of your website.. with less clicks, less confusion and zero clutter. 
We’ve all heard about working smarter, not harder.. and it’s a pretty old concept. Still, freelancers are struggling in making their ideas and dreams happen. Sometimes, you just feel you have lots of things on your work plate and how you wish you have more hours to spend. What does working smarter really mean? In the simplest way we can define it, it’s all about making that conscious choice to meet your goals, by achieving a work-life balance that will ensure you success without sacrificing quality life. 
If you’ve been freelancing for years, you know that digital word of mouth is crucial when you’re doing business on the Social Web. You might probably be blogging, or have established a presence in social sites like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin or 
