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4 Tips on Money Management for Freelancers
Going from a steady paycheck to a freelance income can be a big adjustment, especially if you are leaving behind a substantial corporate salary with full benefits. But, contrary to what many people assume, it’s possible to end up on … Continue reading
Growing Your Business, The Lifestyle
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4 Ways To Improve Freelancing Revenues
Caroline Ceniza-Levine left a career as a corporate recruiter to co-found the career coaching firm SixFigure Start with Connie Thanasoulis-Cerrachio, formerly a recruiter for Merrill Lynch. Their New York-based company has grown revenues 600% in four years. Meanwhile, Ceniza-Levine also serves as … Continue reading
Growing Your Business
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Should Freelancers Work for Free? Harlan Ellison’s Answer.
Many writers get approached from time to time with offers to work for “exposure,” rather than cash. Here’s an answer from well-known author and screenwriter Harlan Ellison. (Work-from-home freelancers with kids: There’s some salty language). What is your view on … Continue reading
Growing Your Business
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5 Must-Read Sites for the $200K Freelancer
Solitude can be nice when you’re trying to finish a deadline project, but the flip side is loneliness. If you’re feeling isolated and can’t get out to reconnect with a freelancing buddy this week, check out these 5 virtual “watercoolers” … Continue reading
Confessions of a Cookbook Ghostwriter
Ever thought about ghostwriting? Then you won’t want to miss Julia Moskin’s honest and hilarious New York Times story “I Was a Cookbook Ghostwriter”. Although I’m someone who never really mastered cooking — my husband tackles the tough stuff — … Continue reading
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9 Ways to Rocket to the Top of Google
Succeeding as a freelancer isn’t just about perfecting your craft (though that undoubtedly helps!). These days, it also depends on making sure you have a strong digital presence. If your website, blog and other online calling cards rank high in … Continue reading
A New Market For Long Form Journalism
I don’t know if all journalists feel like this, but for me, the Holy Grail of this field is long-form journalism. And it’s saddened me that there are fewer opportunities to really dig into a topic and write a piece … Continue reading
5 Reasons Freelancing Beats Corporate Life
Regular readers of $200KFreelancer know that we’re brutally realistic about what it takes to earn a decent living as an indie professional. But if you’re one of the 71% of employees who aren’t feeling engaged in your current job, it’s … Continue reading
Making the Break, Uncategorized
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How One Freelancer Used Google AdWords To Build A Multimillion Dollar Business
Many of us view our freelance businesses an alternative to a job, one that gives us the freedom to ditch time-wasting commutes and days packed with meetings and corporate politics. We feel lucky that we can clear space in our … Continue reading
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Put The Right Price Tag On Your Talent
It’s always a little daunting when new clients ask you what you charge. Many writers like to stick with a consistent hourly rate or word rate, but after the lean times of the past few years, some are afraid to … Continue reading
Growing Your Business
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