Tag: freelance
Stop Relying on Rewards for Motivation
It isn’t hard to find articles on motivation for a freelancer. It’s only too easy to find five or 10 obvious steps to get goin’ on that approaching deadline (“picture the job already done” or “have a comfy work environment”). But there’s a deeper philosophical issue at stake, and allRead More
How to Create a Resume When You’re Self-Employed (Part 1/3)
If you’re a freelancer thinking of crossing over into the world of traditional employment, or if you straddle both worlds, you have to think about presenting self-employment on your resume. One might be tempted to take an “it-is-what-it-is” approach, just plopping the experience into your resume. But because working atRead More
6 Tips to Uncover Your Best Writing
Being a writer requires time, devotion, passion and skill. For aspiring writers and those who have just started, becoming the writer you always wanted to be is a big challenge. There are times when you would end up asking yourself if you can really do this or if you areRead More
Is a Home Office Worth It?
As a young or potential entrepreneur, renting out office space seems like a daunting idea right? It’s a big commitment, especially when there is an alternative. This is a topic that I encounter all the time. With a growing number of people working from home nowadays, claiming the cost ofRead More
5 Reasons Freelancers Should Cook
The quick pop of eggplant yielding to the knife; the warmth of steam ghosting from the colander; the joy of turning over a chicken breast to find it richly brown. What is more authentic and soul-stirring than cooking? And that’s what this post is all about — the need ofRead More
How to Be a Happier Freelancer
You get up to receive your fax. The bespectacled personal assistant at the next table is muttering into her laptop. Two writers are talking about the crazy demands of their clients. You feel a part of something, happy to be around people going through the same thing you are. ThisRead More
5 Money-Saving Tips for Freelance Travelers
The biggest pro of being your own boss is just that — not being a cog in the machine. Just about the only time this is a con is when travel comes up. That machine often pays your travel expenses when you’re on a short overnight trip. You’re going toRead More
3 Ways Freelancers Get Paid
The best part of the life of a freelancer is pulling in the digital Benjamins. Clicking that button and bringing in funds makes it all worthwhile. If there’s anything about your current payment processor that bugs you — and it may be that your business is expanding beyond this processor’sRead More