Before you say yes to a freelance job, consider the WHY behind your acceptance. Not too long ago, I was offered gig. I quoted my price, and the blog owner came back with a counter-offer that was less than half my rate. I countered his counter in a way that split the difference. He accepted… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Freelancing
Money Blogging Roundup: Better Your Finances
Want to better your finances? Here are some great posts from around the Interwebs that offer you some insight into a better financial future. Adopt the strategies of high earners, or tweak your business model. Make the most of your finances with a little planning: Career Strategies of High Earners at Get Rich Slowly: Do… Continue Reading
Freelance Tip: Set Up Your Google Plus Profile
Are you ready for the future of online freelancing? If you haven’t set up your Google Plus profile, you’re not. As a freelance writer, one of the most important things you can build is a reputation. You are a brand. And as freelancing of all kinds becomes more common, and as more companies check social… Continue Reading
Got 37 Minutes? Check Out My #ExperianChat Google Hangout
A few weeks ago, I joined a Google Hangout with Experian’s Michael Delgado as part of the Experian Chat. This is a fun series that includes some other great financial bloggers. Really, I’m flattered that Experian would include me in such great company. Anyway, if you have 37 minutes, check out the chat. You can… Continue Reading
Freelance Productivity Tools: Google Drive
I’ve become rather attached to Google Drive recently. I find it’s a great freelance productivity tool. For the last couple of years, I’ve been toying with the idea of using Google Docs more. (Well, now it’s actually Google Drive. Same concept, though.) I sometimes switch between using my home computer and laptop, and occasionally I… Continue Reading
Freelance Journalism: Consider Your Sources
One of the realities of freelance journalism is that not all sources are created equal. Even the “big guys” might not be as reliable as you think. Earlier today, Phil from PT Money posted (on Facebook) a link to a post from The Atlantic, which announces a new tool from the Sunlight Foundation. This tool… Continue Reading
Freelance Productivity Tool: Dictation with Dragon
Could a dictation service or dictation app be the right freelance productivity tool for you? Today I am trying out the new productivity tool that might work for freelancers. It is Dragon dictating software. I’ve been reluctant to use dictation software because I type pretty fast. However, some freelancers, blog owners, and others struggle with… Continue Reading
How to Get Loans When Freelancing
Freelancing is an attractive option for many people who are seeking flexible employment, but it is not without its negative points. One of the biggest challenges that freelance workers will face is applying for a loan, because many banks are uneasy about lending to individuals who do not have a steady income from a regular… Continue Reading
Freelance Tip: Present Yourself as an Expert
Let’s be real: “Professional blogger” doesn’t really sound legit. Here’s a freelance tip: Present yourself as an expert. For the most part, I’ve embraced the term “professional blogger” to describe myself. After all, it’s what I do. I provide freelance blog content. Yesterday, though, I had a bit of an epiphany. I was on the… Continue Reading
Something Cool: Starting an Odovox Podcast Project
I’ve wanted to try podcasting for awhile, but I’ve not really had the time. I know that podcasting can be a great way to get “out there” and provide something interesting to readers, but I need to research equipment and figure out how I want to go about it. So, for now, I’m participating in… Continue Reading