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Energy Management for Freelancers

In freelancing, I’ve learned that it’s not just our time we need to manage. It’s our energy. Some projects I’ve taken on these past five years have occupied a tremendous amount of what one of my freelancing friends calls “head … Continue reading

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Survey: Freelancers Are The Most Optimistic Workers

A new survey by recruiting firm 24 Seven suggests that once you go freelance, you don’t go back. The company’s annual Job Satisfaction and Salary Survey of 5,000 creative professionals like writers, designers and marketers in traditional positions found a … Continue reading

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Take The Risk out of Freelancing

If you’ve joined the world of independent professionals after working in a corporate job for a while, you may find it unsettling that your income fluctuates from month to month. A little anxiety about this is a good thing. The … Continue reading

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Freelancing: An Economic Shock Absorber

Though the number of new jobs created in June was considered disappointing, individuals contemplating opportunities in the world of freelancing may find encouragement in the most recent employment figures. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey includes … Continue reading

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How To Take A Week Off

I’m writing from the island of Gigha, in the Hebrides of Scotland. In the distance acrossthe gray-green sea I can see the shadowy hills of Ireland, and all around me people are speaking in a musical brogue. In short, I’m … Continue reading

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Rethink Your Client Mix

When you’re a freelancer, it makes sense, business-wise, to focus on the work that’s in the greatest demand from clients. But most of us aren’t just freelancing for the money. We’re looking for other things, too, like the ability to … Continue reading

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The Skinny on Freelance Rates

Need some Monday morning motivation? Then check out the latest numbers from IQNavigator, which tracks billing rates for temporary labor. They underline how pay has improved for many freelancers since the recession. Hourly rates have, overall, climbed for the contingent workforce … Continue reading

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Ethical Chic By Fran Hawthorne: An Excerpt

Following is an excerpt from Fran Hawthorne’s latest book, Ethical Chic. Elizabeth MacBride interviewed her in How To Build Time For A Book Without Losing Your Freelance Chops. Introduction The Image Company X is an ideal progressive company. Its products … Continue reading

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200KFreelancer’s BlogHer Post

We’re proud to say that we have a post syndicated today on BlogHer. Our Confessions of A Multitasker is running in the career section of the widely recognized platform for women bloggers. If anyone is curious about posting to BlogHer, … Continue reading

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