What is freelancing The term ‘freelance’ originates from a medieval concept. A lord or king would increase the size of his cavalry by hiring in ‘Free Lances’, a knight that had no specific allegiance. The term has been co-opted by the modern business world and describes people who offer a service to a business on…
A strong marketing advantage to be considered as an authority in your niche or domain.This will allow you to increase your rates and encourage more potential clients to contact you rather than your reaching out to contact them You can brand yourself as a domain expert in a variety of ways: Each of these will…
The value of the internet is connectivity and information.Your website needs to be a good source of information about your business. Which requires it to be a good tool for presenting your content. There are several ways that your website can deliver information from a very basic static site to a fully comprehensive business solution…
Any professional or agency that wants to be effective at marketing needs a website. It is your platform online. Here your potential customers can: Many people are spending more and more of their time on the internet. It is the equivalent of the electronic shopping mall where people ‘hang out’. So you’ll want to have…
A Genius PerspectiveLearning Advice from Dr Richard Feynman As freelancers, we often need to learn something new. This might be for a current or new role, or to keep up to date with changing technology. Some people learn quickly while others struggle. One factor that decides how well you are learning might be your approach….
Here are my five recommended books for freelancers: “The 4-Hour Workweek” by Timothy FerrissHighly successful as an entrepreneur, Ferriss’s book offers some great insight for freelancers. Get past the cheesy title! This book forces you to question your current situation and explores the concept of lifestyle design and challenges conventional notions of work and retirement….
While not exhaustive, here is a list of the 50 common and popular freelance opportunities I have seen promoted online. Writing and Content Creation: Graphic Design and Creative Services: Marketing and Digital Advertising: Virtual Assistance and Administrative Support: Translation and Localization: Photography and Videography: Business planning and strategy: Online Teaching and Tutoring: Remember, this is…
Being a freelancer is an increasingly popular career choice today but requires more mental resilience and adaptability. It offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to pursue your goals as well as having a good work-life balance. Freelancing also comes with its unique set of challenges. To thrive in this competitive landscape, we need to cultivate…
You may have heard or be interested in becoming a freelancer. Congratulations, you’ve made the first step into a world of challenge and reward. What is freelancing? The term ‘freelance’ originates from a medieval concept. A lord or king would increase the size of his cavalry by hiring in ‘Free Lances’, a knight that had…
