You never thought it would happen to you. You’ve landed your dream freelancing project. You’ve been working on it for a while now, when all of the sudden you find you just can’t go any further. You’re stuck!
There are…

If you use the popular web browser Firefox and are interested in building up your freelancing business by using search engine optimization techniques, you’re in luck. There are many free SEO add-ons available for Firefox.
In this post, I’ll share…

Do you have a degree or formal training in writing?
If you answered “no,” you can still pick up some crucial writing skills. There are a number of free online writing courses for the shrewd freelancer to take advantage of.…

What if there were two words that you could use that would help you get along better with current clients and also improve your chances of getting new ones? Would you want to make use of those words?
Of course…

Do you have trouble closing client deals? Do you find yourself really close to getting a new client, only to find that the deal (and the new client) never materializes?
It’s happened to me in my freelancing business, and it’s…

Freelancing is great lifestyle–you get to pick your hours, your clients, and your projects. You can work at home in your pajamas (or sweats) and you are constantly learning new things.
But, freelancing can also be challenging. Freelancers face many…

Recently, Amber shared a list of 35 Books All Freelance Web Developers Should Read. Her list is a great resource for web developers.
In fact, I love to read. I always have a book that I’m in the middle of…

It’s time to focus on our Freelance Folder forums.
The forums are a great place for freelancers to hang out. Moderated by veteran freelancer, Behzad Jamshidi, who is the creative director and owner at DesignFacet, they have really grown to…

“Would you like a large fries with that?” The drive-thru clerk stared at me eagerly.
I looked him right in the eye, “No,” I replied. “A diet coke is all I want today.”
If you’ve ever purchased fast food through…

What’s your greatest freelancing asset?
Many would argue that a freelancer’s biggest asset is their time, and to some extent I would agree. It’s very important for a freelancer to use their time wisely.
But, I would argue that an…

How quickly can you improve your freelancing business?
As freelancers, we tend to think that improving our business is a huge effort that will eat up tons of time that we could be using to work on paid projects for…

SEO tools are something that every freelancer with a website or blog can use. A proper understanding of SEO techniques can provide greater exposure for your business by increasing the traffic to your website.
In this post, I’ll touch on…

Let’s face it. If you’re a freelancer, then you’ve got competition.
Competition means that there is someone else who is also targeting your ideal clients and prospects. They may be applying for the same projects. They may even be getting…

What if I told you a means that you could use to increase the number of prospects and clients that you get for your business? Would you follow my advice?
In the excitement of using social media tools, many freelancers…

It’s June. It’s hot outside. Many freelancers are thinking about vacation.
June is also a great time to update your freelance toolkit–you know, those resources that help your run your business effectively. Why not update your toolkit today by visiting…

There’s no doubt about it. Freelancing can be stressful.
If you’re busy, then there are deadlines and demanding clients to deal with. If you’re not busy, then there could be financial worries and the stress of finding your next paying…

Most freelancers work from home–especially when they are starting out. Using space and equipment that you already have makes sense. Working from home is convenient, and it cuts down on your start up costs.
There comes a time for some…

New freelancers who have never owned a business before often get overwhelmed after a short while. That’s because there’s much more to running a web design business than designing or to running a writing business than writing.
In short, there’s…

Marketing–it brings us new clients and helps to keep our freelancing business afloat. Yet, many freelancers are uncomfortable about marketing their business.
There are actually many easy and painless steps that you can take to get your marketing message across.…