Lets face it there is no enjoyment in writing a proposals. You became a web designer to build web sites, no one thought to mention anything about the processes you would have to follow to find new contracts and clients. Unfortunately, web design proposals are one of those essential processes you have to learn, and [...]
January 18, 2010
This article is geared towards anyone looking to implode under the crushing weight of unsustainable business practices, unreasonable client expectations, long hours for little pay, and a general sense of bewilderment as you ponder what went wrong. While that may not be you today, you may identify with one or more of these afflictions. Are [...]
January 15, 2010
Web designers obviously have a lot of competition from all of the freelancers and design agencies that are out there. Potential clients have plenty of designers to choose from, so there is always a need to focus on doing the best work that you can and giving clients a highly-valuable service. Designers who take great [...]
January 15, 2010
Being based online has its share of advantages. Clients are plentiful and easy to come by, your company can operate from anywhere in the world, and with enough promotional efforts you can easily create a long-term client base that brings in recurring income and major projects. When it comes to ultra-low operating costs and simple [...]
January 15, 2010
One software product, 27 years on the market and still counting. It’s called Cashbook and some very major companies in the world use it in their accounting department, including the likes of Coca Cola, Rolex , Cadbury etc. etc. Let’s just say it’s been rather successful so far. via 6 Things Bob taught us – Obox Blog [...]
January 6, 2010
Let’s face it: freelancing is pretty great. No more dealing with annoying coworkers or shoveling your car out of a snow drift to get to work. What could be better than being your own boss? Well, at times, not being your own boss! As with every job, there are pros and cons that make up [...]
January 6, 2010
As I plan my business activities for 2010, I’ve decided to create an ideal project profile. You may have heard of an ideal client profile – it helps you visualize the exact type of client you’d like to work with. The ideal project profile describes in detail the exact kind of work you’d like to [...]
December 31, 2009
Before freelancing I had a little stint in real estate investment. As a good friend of an investor, I was asked to come on his team to help out with following up with leads. During this time, I learned more than I’ve learned at any other job. I learned about determination, the importance of networking, [...]
December 23, 2009
Clients usually turn to freelancers because they prefer a more ‘personal’ approach than agencies or larger organizations can offer. The relationships and sometimes even friendships that come from working closely with clients to bring their vision to life are always a satisfying element of my business. Unfortunately, the expectations that accompany the client’s desire for [...]
December 22, 2009
If you don’t deal with bad feedback it can disrupt, slowly corrode, and in the end, kill your creativity. If you’ve ever said “Yes, I can change that” and know deep down inside of you a little bit of your creative soul died, then this article is for you. We’ll tackle negative feedback and learn [...]
January 18, 2010
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