Learn how to earn $125 or more per hour as a freelancer - Free Test Drive
By laura | Published May 21st, 2012 in Business/Freelance
Over a fourth of all workers are self-employed according to some studies, and now you want to join them. You’ve decided to become a freelance designer or other freelancer.
You’re especially looking forward to:
- Not having a boss
- Picking your own projects
- Setting your own hours
- Working from home
But, hold on a minute. You can have all that…maybe. However, if you’re thinking about freelancing design there are some things that you really need to know before you start.
In this post, I’ll list some freelancing details that many bloggers and gurus “forget” to mention. By considering these details up front, you’ll avoid disappointment later on and get more from your freelancing design career.
If you enjoy this post, you may also like 12 Reasons You Shouldn’t Freelance.
Learn how to earn $125 or more per hour as a freelancer - Free Test Drive
By laura | Published April 4th, 2012 in Business/Freelance, Inspiration
Getting sick is no fun for anyone. For a freelance designer (and other freelancers), getting sick (or injured) might spell financial disaster. That’s because freelance designers who don’t work don’t get paid. There’s also the risk of losing a client.
In this post, I examine some of the uncomfortable decisions freelancers must face when they become ill. If you enjoyed this post, you might also like Freelancing During an Illness.
Learn how to earn $125 or more per hour as a freelancer - Free Test Drive
By laura | Published March 29th, 2012 in Business/Freelance
Managing money can be a problem for a freelance designer. If you’ve been a freelance designer for any length of time, then you already know that your income can fluctuate as a freelancer–sometimes a lot.
Many freelance designers find the financial ups and downs of freelancing to be a real challenge. In this post, I share some budgeting tips to help freelance designers and other freelancers manage their budget. If you like this post, you will likely also like Budgeting for Freelancers.
Learn how to earn $125 or more per hour as a freelancer - Free Test Drive
By laura | Published January 19th, 2012 in Business/Freelance
Freelance collaboration is on the rise. Increasingly, teams of freelancers are now doing the work that in-house departments used to do. Graphic designers are now working on teams with writers and programmers.
But many freelancers are used to working alone. Collaboration definitely requires freelancers to make a few adjustments.
In this post, I’ll provide ten essential guidelines to help you put the pieces together for freelance collaboration. If you enjoy this post, you may also enjoy reading 15 Questions to Ask Before Collaborating.
