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Freelancers Liberate Themselves From Troubled Local Economies

Elance’s new Global Online Employment Report suggests that more freelancers are finding economic independence by seeking work outside of geographic areas hard hit by unemployment. Perhaps this is one harbinger of a future world of work, where more workers are not tied … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 25, 2012 by admin 1 Comment

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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Posted on July 24, 2012 by admin 1 Comment

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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Posted on July 20, 2012 by admin 1 Comment

Bummer: Getting a Dental Insurance Quote

I try not to react emotionally when I get quotes for any type of health-related insurance for my family–but it is hard not to. With four small children, my husband and I decided recently that it would be a good … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 19, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt Leave a comment

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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Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin Leave a comment

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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Posted on July 12, 2012 by admin Leave a comment

Declutter Your Way Better Productivity

In my town in New Jersey, there’s an annual garbage pickup that people call junk day. For a small fee, residents can put out their bulky trash. We missed the permit deadline in 2011–and regretted having to go another year … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 11, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt Leave a comment

3 Tips for Smarter Quotes

We’ve all made rookie mistakes in quoting our rates to a client who asked for an estimate–and kicked ourselves later as we toiled through a project where the pay just didn’t cut it. Fortunately, there’s a lot of good advice … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 10, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt Leave a comment

HBR Looks at Freelancing Stars

It’s not surprising that the Harvard Business Review article The Rise of the Supertemp has been sparking passionate discussion since it was published in the May issue. It’s a very inspiring look at the prospects of high-caliber freelancers. That means … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 6, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt Leave a comment

Tips On Negotiating Freelance Rates

I realized just how poor my negotiation skills have been when two former bosses of mine dropped in casual conversation that I used to do the work of two or three people while getting paid the salary of one. But … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 5, 2012 by Elizabeth MacBride 1 Comment