Articles by Freelance Switch from March 2011

Credit: Zvone Lavric on sxc.huContinuing with the theme of time efficiency in practice sessions, in this post we look at the best ways of tackling new repertoire.If you're following a balanced musical...

From expert advice by members of the freelance community to hard cold numbers on what's happening on the freelance scene from around the globe, Freelance Confidential tells all.FreelanceSwitch editor ...

Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, a...

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22 Tips: Designing an Effective Slide Deck PresentationEvery once in awhile an opportunity arises for freelancers to present their work or expertise to peers and prospective clients. Agreeing to take ...

Credit: Siew Yi Liang on FlickrIn this issue of Ask FreelanceSwitch, we look at names and secondary services, in two questions from the same person. Ask FreelanceSwitch is a regular column here that a...

Credit: chrisdlugosz on FlickrYep, I’m going there. I’m going in front of a crowd of freelance professionals and suggesting the use of stock, and I’m not just talking about photos. I...

Credit: Patrick Gaudin on FlickrFor some of us, the progression from a full time career to a freelance state of mind can be as easy as handing in the notice and running for the exit. However, for othe...

Last week’s open thread talked about the usefulness of formal education for freelancers. We got some interesting responses and had a great discussion! This week, I thought we’d look at ano...

Every once in awhile an opportunity arises for freelancers to present their work or expertise to peers and prospective clients. Agreeing to take part is at best a fantastic chance to network, a way to...

We’re very proud to announce the release of Freelance Confidential, Rockable Press’s newest book on freelancing. This book aims to provide the hard numbers on the biggest issues of freelan...

Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, a...

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This is the forth article in a series on resources for the traveling freelancer. Jump over to Traveling Freelancer #1, #2, or #3, if you haven’t read them already.While you're working on the ro...

Credit: @Saigon on FlickrAs I sit here in the Melbourne Airport, it's starting to dawn on me that I've been looking at travel and freelancing with decidedly rose-colored glasses.Up to this point I hav...

photo credit: sansreproache/flickrRockable Press recently shared some statistics from their up-coming freelancing book, Freelance Confidential, with their mailing list. The book includes results from ...

Credit: Arjun Kartha on sxc.huAs a freelancer, it’s incredibly tempting to do everything as cheaply as you can "  especially when you’re first starting out. That can include just...

In my away-from-the computer life, I’m an avid bicyclist. Talk about a gadget-centric activity. It seems as though there’s always another nifty, lightweight bike to buy. Or, if you already...

After a hiatus, Freelance Radio is pleased to be back on the air and returns with a new name, The Freelance Radio Show (okay, we’re creatives, but we’re not that creative!) With a lively p...

Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, a...

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10 Productivity-Enhancing Apps from the Chrome Web StoreGoogle launched their Chrome Web Store last year to some well-received notice. But in reality, it serves only as a glorified directory for web a...

Credit: Dennis HillIn this issue of Ask FreelanceSwitch, this week, we have two questions from the same freelancer, answered below. We’re looking at landing a first client and attending conferen...

Credit: J Wynia on FlickrSome great long-term client relationships, for writers, originate from the client’s lack of time rather than their perceived lack of skill. In other words, they bring on...

The Simple Newsletter SystemHi folks. My name is Dave; I’m currently in my mid 20’s, and am living in Australia. I went straight from High School into a Bachelor of IT at University, and t...

Credit: ilco on StockXchngI was called recently about a freelance job for a local corporate entity and met to speak with the marketing director. After a few days, I received an e-mail informing me I w...

Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, a...

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Backupify: The True Data BodyguardA major USP of the cloud and SaaS apps is data security. Anyone with logical thinking would understand the benefits of having their data stored in a world class data ...

Photo Credit: bernat... on FlickrMotivational posters have graced the offices of businesses throughout the world. They typically contain an inspiring word followed by text designed to grab you by the ...

Credit: Olle Svensson on FlickrCollections "  even the mention of that word puts a sad look on any freelancer’s face. We’ve all wound up with a client who simply failed to pay up...

Starting out on your freelancing career can be a daunting task for just about anyone. From registering your business name to setting up your accounts, there can be a lot of stress when making those fi...

Credit: Alan Cleaver/FlickrRetirement is a topic that freelancers shy away from. Bring it up with your fellow freelancers and you’ll probably hear at least one person proudly proclaim that they ...

Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, a...

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