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25+ Professional Resources for Improving Your Presentation Skills
According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the...
Martha Retallick
3 Jul 2012
Communication
Freelance Blogging: How to Exploit a Key Factor that is Central to Your Success
They say content is king. That may be true to an extent, but if I have learned anything so far in my freelance blogging career, it is that speed (in part)...
Tom Ewer
2 Jul 2012
Blog
8 Things You Should Include In Your Terms of Service Agreement
By submitting a comprehensive Terms of Service Agreement to your client beforehand and having them return confirmation to agree to abide by your terms, you...
Gary Horsman
20 Jun 2012
Contracts
Warning: Common Grammar Mistakes You Should Never Make
Grammatical rules provide boundaries within which greater written communication is possible. If you lack a clear understanding of grammar rules, it can...
Tara Hornor
11 Jun 2012
Communication
5 Action Steps to Take When Clients Leave Your Business
About a year ago my best client walked away. I called her up to find out what I did wrong, and she replied in a mild tone of voice – “I’ll let you know if...
Michael Chibuzor
6 Jun 2012
Freelance
12 Negotiation Tips Freelance Writers Can Use to Earn More
When a prospect offers you a freelance writing gig, do you find yourself nearly jumping up and shouting, "Yes! Me! Pick me!"? If so, you are probably...
Carol Tice
5 Jun 2012
Freelance
The Business of Free
We all like free stuff. Whether it's free food at an event or free resources to help your business out, everyone loves their freebies. Free stuff has always...
Patrik Larsson
4 Jun 2012
Entrepreneurship
How to Successfully Relaunch Your Freelancing Business
For a freelancer, there comes a time where some big changes are needed where it comes to your business. This feeling may come on suddenly, or could come on...
Amber Leigh Turner
1 Jun 2012
Freelance
Nine Factors to Consider When Determining Your Price
However you look at it, determining your freelance price is a difficult task. Here are nine factors to take into consideration when pricing your services.
Collis Ta'eed
29 May 2012
Pricing
14 Essential Tips for Meeting a Deadline
Your reputation as a freelancer is pretty much the only thing you have to go on -- your bread and butter. And your reputation is generally based on two...
Leo Babauta
25 May 2012
Task Management
Billing Yourself as a Local Freelancer: What You Need to Know
A lot of freelancers get excited about international clients these days. But you can create a niche for yourself as someone local — a freelancer just down...
Thursday Bram
24 May 2012
Freelance
10 Ways to Eliminate Distractions
One of the fundamental principles of productivity is that in order to get things done, you gotta focus. And that necessary focus requires that you...
Leo Babauta
19 May 2012
Productivity