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High-End Business Model Helps Freelancer Thrive

Jonathan Blum’s love affair with the Internet is long gone. The freelancer, who has a regular column for TheStreet.com and who writes for such outlets as Entrepreneur Magazine, was an early and prolific blogger and eventually built up a high-volume … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 4, 2012 by Elizabeth MacBride 1 Comment

She Traded Corporate Life for Freelancing–and Loves It!

Debbie Feldstein spent 25 years in an enviable career at the New York Emmy Awards. She worked her way up from secretary to executive director of the nonprofit, which recognizes excellence in TV programming. She spent a decade at the … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 1, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt Leave a comment

The Mistake Freelancers Discover–After It’s Too Late

As a long-time freelancer, I have a pretty good handle on the mistakes that tend to bedevil independent scribes. Taking too many refrigerator breaks. Procrastinating by vacuuming the living room rug, doing the laundry, or polishing your son’s dress shoes … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 24, 2012 by admin 1 Comment

Ditch These 4 Time-Wasting Habits

1. Coffee or wine with that just-starting-out freelancer who wants advice. We all want to be helpful, and in fact I got some really great help from established freelancers when I was starting out. But you’ve got to set limits … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 19, 2012 by Elizabeth MacBride Leave a comment

5 Ways To Rev Up Freelance Income Now

Succeeding in freelancing means reacting quickly to what’s going on in the economy. Sales for some freelancers may have slowed a bit this month as clients respond to negative economic news. The reports could signify a lull in the recovery, … Continue reading →

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

3 Worst Pieces Of Freelancing Advice

When I was starting out as an independent writer, I got a lot of great advice from more experienced freelancers. It helped me on every front, from targeting the right clients to figuring out how much to charge for my … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 3, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt Leave a comment

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 →

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Posted on March 27, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt Leave a comment

5 Signs Freelancing Is A Wave Of The Future

1. A Pew Research Center survey found that self-employed workers are “significantly more satisfied with their jobs than other workers. They’re also more likely to work because they want to and not because they need a paycheck.” Pew reports that … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 20, 2012 by Elizabeth MacBride 1 Comment

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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Posted on March 15, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt 1 Comment

Power Up Your Productivity–By Leaving Your Desk

In the month since I wrote Confessions of A Multitasker, a number of people have reached out to me to advocate a different way of managing my time. Rather than doing everything all at once, they recommend a practice called … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 14, 2012 by Elizabeth MacBride 1 Comment