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Fight Creative Block! | Simple Ways to Get Through It

August 7, 2011 0 Comments

Every freelance designers, writers, even composers, or painters, have somehow experienced creative block at some point of their careers. It’s a terrifying thing to happen to a freelancer especially if the deadline is already near. But, what exactly is a thing called “creative block”?   Creative block is when you scrap a concept or an Read more
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Haven’t Landed a Work from Home Yet? Check Your Proposal

July 31, 2011 2 Comments

Part of a freelancer’s career is being spent on searching for a new gig. It’s like a routine that we keep on waiting to hear from our prospective client/s that our bid has been accepted. As accepted bid could only mean more jobs – more income. But, why are there clients who still ignores your [...] Read more
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Stress, Freelancers, and Working from Home | How to Release It?

July 20, 2011 3 Comments

Are you stressed? Do you feel like everything’s on your mind and about to explode? You didn’t meet the deadline so your “high paying” client ended your contract, you received a disconnection notice from your internet service provider, you’re hungry but there’s no food in the fridge, your son’s bugging you with his broken toy, [...] Read more
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How to Stand Out From the Crowd | Ways to stay Competitive

July 19, 2011 0 Comments

Freelancing started what, ten, maybe 20 years back? Who knows exactly when! It’s not the point. The point here is: there are lots of other freelancers out there, which can also mean competition is tough. Stand out in the Competition! The good news is there are techniques that can be useful in keeping yourself at [...] Read more
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How Much Is Enough? | 3 Things To Consider When It Comes To Pricing

July 13, 2011 0 Comments

At first, you would think that $1 per hour is pretty enough for blogs commenting or data entry jobs (it would be an easy copy and paste anyway). But, have you already tried to take a look at the bigger picture? Does the rate considerable enough to make a living? How much is really enough [...] Read more
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Top 6 Reasons Why “Freelancing and Working From Home Is Rewarding”

July 5, 2011 1 Comment

  Working as a freelancer can be very challenging. It will depend upon your skills and effort and may require a lot of your dedication. But, why do many people venture into freelancing world? What is it about freelancing that attracts a lot of people to explore it?   Here are some remarkable reasons why [...] Read more
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3 Reasons Why You Should Think Like an Accountant before Freelancing and Working From Home

July 2, 2011 0 Comments

    Do you want to be a freelancer? Hmmm… there’s a saying – before you jump into the deep water, always make sure you know how to swim and you’re wearing a life vest. The freelancing world is like an ocean.   Here are 3 things to do before taking the freelancer plunge..   [...] Read more
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Few Things To Remember

June 30, 2011 0 Comments

  I have been to regular employment for quite sometime, and I just joined the freelance community to earn an extra income. However, working as a freelancer has been rewarding to me, so I bid my boss goodbye and concentrated to freelancing.   But, becoming a freelancer isn’t always as easy as 1, 2, 3. [...] Read more
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4 Reasons Why You Don’t Have a Freelance and Work From Home Job Yet

June 28, 2011 0 Comments

You’ve done your homework, you’ve read the Freelance Jobs Guru’s Guide on how to get started with oDesk parts 1 and even 2. You have also installed the necessary plug-ins to get the latest job postings in oDesk. You even maxed out your Job Application Quota but still, no notifications, no messages, and consequently, no [...] Read more
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oDesk Guide for the Lost

oDesk Guide: Land Your First oDesk Job Today! Part 2

June 22, 2011 3 Comments

  Students have Books, Technicians have Manuals, and Tourists do have Maps to utilize too. But what about those starting out their career as oDesk Freelancers, the so called Newbie Freelancer, what guide can they use?   We don’t want to keep you waiting for long so here’s the second part of the oDesk Guide. [...] Read more
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