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Prepare for the Brave New Freelance Economy: A Visionary’s Tips

Wondering if freelancing is a fad that’s going to disappear when the economy rebounds? Thomas Fisher, Dean of the College of Design at the University of Minnesota, will change your mind. In a recent article in Public Sector Digest, he … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 17, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt 1 Comment

The Mommy Wars: A Pacifist View

We’re rolling our eyes here at 200kfreelancer at the latest round of the Mommy Wars. The narrative is so familiar and so predictable: working mom vs. stay-at-home mom. We heard it almost 20 years ago when Hillary Clinton said that … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 16, 2012 by Elizabeth MacBride 1 Comment

Freelancing vs. Telecommuting

Looking for a more flexible career–but not sure if you’d be better off telecommuting at your existing company or freelancing? It can be a tough decision. I’ve been both a corporate telecommuter and a freelancer. I have to say that … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 9, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt Leave a comment

Tempest In a Times Story

A few weeks ago Elaine wrote about the hilarious New York Times story that detailed the trials of being a cookbook ghostwriter. The story’s gone on to become the target of flaming social media posts by the celebrities and celebrity … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 4, 2012 by Elizabeth MacBride 1 Comment

A Killer Work Habit That Is Easy To Adopt

Last week, I wrote about time chunking, a new phrase sweeping productivity circles. (See: Power Up Your Productivity). This week, I tried with some success to turn off interruptions to focus on writing or editing pretty major pieces that I … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 23, 2012 by Elizabeth MacBride 1 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

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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Posted on February 28, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt 4 Comments

5 Reasons People In Your Life Don’t Support Your Writing-And What To Do About It

Going freelance takes guts, in our steady-job-worshipping culture. No matter how much indie spirit you have, it can be hard to stick with your new business if the important people in your life–your mate, your kids, your family and your … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 9, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt 2 Comments

Create A Pop-Up Freelance Office

It’s fun to set up a brand new office as a freelancer, but if you want to turn a profit your first year, it’s best to keep your digs simple. You can always treat yourself to extras like an iPad … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 31, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt 3 Comments

Confessions Of A Multitasker

Last Friday, Elaine–my partner at $200K Freelancer–called me while I was in the middle of a trip with my daughter to the National Museum of Natural History’s Bug Zoo. We were talking about e-commerce plug-ins for the site. “Oooh,” yelled … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 24, 2012 by Elizabeth MacBride 6 Comments