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Working without a Net
Guest post by Avery Elizabeth Hurt French author Pierre-Jules Renard is supposed to have said, “Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money.” That may be both true and occasionally a comfort, … Continue reading
Becoming A Freelancer Led To Life 101
by Ted Jablonski “Life is a shuttle” — William Shakespeare Few of us adhere to an unyielding blueprint for achieving personal happiness and professional success in our lives. In fact, most of our journeys are not straight paths — and I think … Continue reading
Starting a Business after a Layoff
Getting laid off is a worst-case scenario for many people in the current economy, but it doesn’t have to be. For some, it paves the way to a new life–as an entrepreneur. In “How to Start a Business: First, Get … Continue reading
Five Questions To Prepare Yourself For Self-Employment
If you’re considering bailing on your corporate job, here are five questions to ask yourself. The answers will help you prepare for the move. It’s unlikely you’ll be able to earn enough as a freelancer to live on for at … Continue reading
Survey: Freelancers Thrive in 2012; Optimistic about 2013
Traditional job seekers may be taking a beating in the current employment market, but for freelancers, the picture is a lot rosier. At least that’s what an annual poll released today by the Elance suggests. Results are based on a … Continue reading
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The State of Freelancers on International Freelancers Day
As you may know if you’re on the same email lists as I am, today is International Freelancers Day. I’m going to set aside some time to attend the free, virtual International Freelancers Day Conference, which has some interesting sessions … Continue reading
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Ready To Quit Your Job? Read This First
Lots of people are unhappy at work these days. If you’re among them, you may be wondering if it’s time to ditch it all and finally start that home-based catering business or consultancy that’s been in the back for your mind … Continue reading
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Study Shows Self-Employment Is Growing
You know you’re part of an important trend when experts start coming out with annual surveys on it. MBO Partners just released its second annual report on independent professionals, the State of Independent Workers in America, and the findings show … Continue reading
Lessons on Thriving in the New Economy
I was riveted by Hanna Rosin’s cover story in the New York Times magazine, “Who Wears the Pants in This Economy?” The story looks at how the power balance has shifted in the community of Alexander City, Ala. as prestigious … Continue reading
The Scoop: High-Paying Contract Work
If you’ve been fantasizing about leaving a nightmare job to go out on your own or have discovered that your days on the corporate mothership are numbered in this tough economy, you won’t want to to miss the latest New York Times … Continue reading
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