Articles by Freelance Switch from July 2011

View awesome conference lectures, engaging how to discussions, and high quality freelance advice via video here on FreelanceSwitch.This week we look at Web Development from Scratch Video: Helpful Dev ...

In this issue of Ask FreelanceSwitch, we look at getting back into working and overhead. Ask FreelanceSwitch is a regular column here that allows us to help beginners get a grip on freelancing. If you...

Credit: Yuri Arcurs on PhotoduneAny experienced business person can tell you that the best way to generate better leads and make more sales is to get more referrals. Referral leads are more likely to ...

Credit: Pressmaster on Photodune.Being a freelancer by nature, I've learned early on that producing great work is only half the battle. I couldn't tell you how many times I've sat idly by clicking the...

Credit: Yuri Arcurs on Photodune"Free"  is both exciting and scary, always followed by skepticism. If something is free we wonder what the catch is, so no wonder the "free"&nb...

Credit: elenathewise on PhotoduneFreelancing, by definition, is a solitary existence. You probably sit at a computer most of the day, writing, designing, drawing, networking, and have little face to f...

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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...

Cross Selling More than Just Your ServicesAs freelancers, the main thing we can sell is our services. Clients come to us because they want a particular project completed and we have the right skill se...

View awesome conference lectures, engaging how to discussions, and high quality freelance business advice via video here on FreelanceSwitch. This week we look at Career Interview with a Freelance Radi...

Credit: elenathewise on PhotoduneIs your website delivering new clients on a regular basis? Is your site’s sales funnel optimized? Have you been meaning to make changes to your site that...

Advertise here with BSACredit: james.gordon6108 on FlickrAs freelancers, the main thing we can sell is our services. Clients come to us because they want a particular project completed and we have the...

Advertise here with BSACredit: Lucas Cobb on FlickrRecently I parted ways with a long time client. It was an agonizing decision: my contact person had always been wonderful to work with. The projects ...

Advertise here with BSASuccessful freelancers know that time is money. Efficient task and time management are the key factors for freelancers. One freelancer may simultaneously lead several projects, ...

Advertise here with BSACredit: disorderly on PhotoduneThere is an old adage in the business world that “employees don't quit jobs, they quit managers.” The idea is rather basic and reminds...

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Advertise here with BSA10 Apps for More Efficient TweetingAs Twitter continues to grow at an incredible pace each day, the importance of the platform grows with it. Developing a strong social media pr...

Advertise here with BSAView awesome conference lectures, engaging how to discussions, and high quality freelance business advice via video here on FreelanceSwitch. This week we look at How To Grow You...

Advertise here with BSAIn this issue of Ask FreelanceSwitch, we look at promoting yourself as a freelancer and pricing. Ask FreelanceSwitch is a regular column here that allows us to help beginners ge...

Advertise here with BSACredit: Steve Garfield on FlickrTwitter is a great social media resource for any business, freelancing included. It can help you brand yourself, build a network of like-minded u...

Advertise here with BSACredit: SimpleFoto on PhotoduneProviding effective "on-demand"  technical assistance and support often involves not only one's personal IT knowledge and experienc...

Advertise here with BSAPublish Your Photogrpahy BookIs there a book in you? If you’re a photographer, the answer is probably a resounding "Yes!" Whether you’re dreaming ...

Advertise here with BSAAs Twitter continues to grow at an incredible pace each day, the importance of the platform grows with it. Developing a strong social media presence and growing your network of ...

Advertise here with BSAI'll be the first to admit that I'm a skeptical person when it comes to the value of most forms of social networking. While there always seems to be stories of a friend of a fr...

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Advertise here with BSAGlobal Outsourcing: Is It Wrong to Pay Someone Less Based on Location?Lately, I've heard of plenty of freelancers hiring virtual assistants or subcontractors based on the ot...

Advertise here with BSAView awesome conference lectures, engaging how to discussions, and high quality freelance business advice via video here on FreelanceSwitch. This week we look at Thank You Econ...

Advertise here with BSACredit: feverpitch on PhotoduneIn my early days of freelance writing, I thought long and hard about rejection. My articles were getting rejected, and I was mad. I knew if my a...

Advertise here with BSACredit: Elenathewise on PhotoduneLately, I've heard of plenty of freelancers hiring virtual assistants or subcontractors based on the other side of the globe "  choosi...

Advertise here with BSACredit: Chi King on FlickrFreelancing with a day job can do more than ‘just’ bring in a little side cash. While that does help, there are more advantages to consider...

Advertise here with BSAI suppose I could have given this article a really provocative title. Something like "Set Your Career on Fire with Ignite!"  Or worse.But, since this is Freelance...

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Advertise here with BSA17 Pillar Articles to Help You Master Creative BriefsCreatives need a detailed brief. Without it we are feeling in the dark, with little clue of our destination.We need targeted...

Advertise here with BSA17 Pillar Articles to Help You Master Creative BriefsCreatives need a detailed brief. Without it we are feeling in the dark, with little clue of our destination.We need targeted...

Advertise here with BSAView awesome conference lectures, engaging how to discussions, and high quality freelance business advice via video here on FreelanceSwitch. This week we look at Orman Clark an...

Advertise here with BSAIn this issue of Ask FreelanceSwitch, we look at firing clients and providing hosting. Ask FreelanceSwitch is a regular column here that allows us to help beginners get a grip o...

Advertise here with BSAEditor’s Note: Skellie is the director for the Envato Tuts+ network and drives the social media promotion for nine brands with over 100,000 Facebook fans. This articl...

Advertise here with BSACredit: Yuri Arcurs on PhotoduneCreatives need a detailed brief. Without it we are feeling in the dark, with little clue of our destination. We need targeted information from ou...

Advertise here with BSACredit: Sharon Mollerus on FlickrFor as much as it seems that talent is a real driving force that allows people to excel at certain things I am equally convinced that it is tota...