Business Advice
What’s Your Backup Plan?
Ever see a Twitter post from a freelancer who is basically out of business because their computer suddenly died? Maybe you haven’t experienced something that extreme, but what happens when the power goes out and you’re running low on battery power? It’s always a good idea to have a backup location with free wi-fi scoped... »
Prove, Prove, Prove
Your portfolio should not have claims on it, it should have proof. Instead of claiming that you are the “best copywriter” show your conversion ratios on some of your best pieces. Instead of claiming your are an “expert” this or that, show that you are by talking about your experience, the companies you’ve worked... »
Breaking Through Writer’s Block
Wanna know how to bust through writer’s block? Just write. Don’t worry about whether or not what you write is good enough for your client, don’t worry about whether or not it makes sense, don’t worry about whether or not it’s spelling-challenged or grammatically correct, just write your thoughts about whatever topic you want. For... »
Free Business Cards
Need some business cards but all outta cash? Try this offer for 100 free business cards from Ooprint. Now look, no excuses not to network! »
Know Your Rights
As a freelancer you will want to know what rights you are selling when you are hired for a project. This can be a complicated issue when you are first starting out, but once you know a bit about the variety of options out there, it isn’t too hard to navigate. Here are some... »
Bartering for Services
As a freelancer, you might not have a lot of money to throw at a web designer, business card creator, logo designer, CPA, or any other service provider for your business. You know what you do have a bunch of to throw at them? Writing ability. Why not trade your writing prowess for their services?... »
