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10 Asian American History Facts →
Don’t Be Afraid of the S-Word →
abetterfreelancer:
If you’re like me, you hate cold calling, sales pitches and processing leads. This article drives home the true but painful fact that all of us are in the sales business as freelancers. We have services, and we sell them to people. If we want to grow and succeed, the sales process is something we need to think about.
A highly recommend read.
Freelance Contract Basics →
abetterfreelancer:
This is a fantastic and thorough three-part series on using contracts in your freelance business. You may think that being a freelancer means you are free from using contracts, and while it certainly is your prerogative, all it takes is one bad client walking away with your artwork/website/copy/photos without paying for you to become a fan of them.
Part One
Part Two
Part...
A Better Freelancer: Tips for the Globetrotting... →
by Alex Carabi
Between December and April this past year, I travelled throughout Asia, living a roaming freelancer’s dream. In three different Asian countries I had the privilege of working with clients on various web and media projects. Along the way, I learned a few things that can be of use…
things that leave something to the imagination...
• parking lot encounters
the new dotcom
it’s not too late.
How to Handle Low-Balling Clients →
abetterfreelancer:
I’m sure I’m not the first freelancer to receive low-ball offers from prospective clients. It’s nearly always someone who has never worked with me before. While I find that educating my clients about design and the process helps somewhat, it never prevents new low-ball offers from coming in.
This article is a great overview of the interaction between you the freelancer and...
"pivot"
means something else in the business game. you have a limited set to work with.
Pricing Work Based on Value →
abetterfreelancer:
I’ve always instinctively offered many of my services as “package price” items. You don’t pay me by the hour on most services; you pay a set fee and I do the job. This is a great article for anyone considering it and weighing the options.
April 2010
9 posts
Steve Welch Blog: How to Win the Hearts of... →
great insight.
How to Win the Hearts of Investors To me investing in early stage entrepreneurs is kind of like dating with the hopes of finding the girl you are going to marry. Like a marriage, there is no turning back once you put money into a deal and while it can be very rewarding, it also requires a…
it's time to graduate.
leave sentiment behind.
quote of the day
“cooking mama. that bitch can cook.” lol.
UA Flight 888
we’ll see if it brings any luck.
nothing like
being a staff favorite to jumpstart your day.