Lots of people dream about going freelance, but getting the confidence to go freelance is something else. Starting your own freelance business can feel like a big risk. There are lots of unknowns and you’re going to have to rely on your own knowledge, experience, judgement and plain hard graft to make your freelance business … Read more
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Freelance in 30 Days is the first book I’ve written. It’s self-published and I wrote and published the 200-page book in around 100 days, starting late August and finishing in early December.
Along the way I’ve learnt a lot about the self-publishing process and gathered lots of information about how to make it work for you.
Here’s my experience on what worked and what didn’t go so well in the self-publishing journey.
Last week, I posted a shout out for National Freelancers Day, inviting anyone to get in touch with any questions they had about the business of freelancing. The idea came from the emails I sometimes get from readers who are looking for advice on how to go freelance or improve their current freelancing business. Like … Read more
The good people at Time Doctor have given me access to an account, so I can try out their time tracking software for Freelancers. This is a sponsored post, but the Time Doctor team have given me complete editorial freedom, so I can write what I like.
Just to add to the fun, I’ve used Time Doctor to track how long it took me to write this post. Scroll to the end to find out how long it took.
The landscape of public relations and marketing in general is often changing and as a freelancer it may be hard to stay up to date on everything going on. Fortunately, the guys over at TechFunction have put together a comprehensive Public Relations Guide that covers everything from start to finish. It is extremely important to … Read more
Surveys can be a legit way to make some extra cash and we all know that can come in very handy at the end of the month. However, not all surveys are created equally and understanding how to sort the good from the not so good is a must. So, what do you need to … Read more
How does your small business handle its Human Resources? The answer is you likely have one or two employees who take care of the company’s HR services while also undertaking other tasks too. Money is obviously a concern when you’re just starting out, so it’s logical to think trying to handle everything yourself is the … Read more
If you want your letters, emails, or reports to have an impact on the people who read them, you need to be able to communicate clearly through writing. If you are unable to get your message across, your written documents won’t have the desired effect on your audience. Writing is a lot different than speaking … Read more
From those to whom much is given, much is expected. Philanthropic giving is an outstanding way of expressing your appreciation to the customer base providing the support your business needs to thrive and grow. What’s more, according to the Journal of Consumer Research demonstrating social consciousness gives your customers the impression your products are of … Read more
Just like any job, working as a freelancer has its ups and downs. While it’s exciting to be your own boss, control your own schedule, and have a better work-life balance, it can also be immensely overwhelming and exhausting. One stressful aspect of the freelance lifestyle is making sure your invoices are getting paid for … Read more