Archive for the ‘freelance resources’ category

30 Ways to Invoice Clients for Freelancers and Small Businesses

January 19th, 2010

Freelancing is a tough gig.  The actual work itself may not be the really hard part and in fact it’s often enjoyable since it’s what you may love to do.  But getting out there and finding clients to do the work for may be the really tough part. 

It’s also sometimes hard to get your clients to pay you for the work you’ve done.  Being organized and running your freelance operation like a real small business will help you make more money, get paid on time, find more work, and generally feel better about yourself and your professional life.

One of the best things you can do for yourself in terms of professionality (and income) is to invoice your clients properly and efficiently.  

Small Business Trends has a list of 30 Online Invoice Apps for Small Business that may be helpful to you.

Freelance Resources at Freelance Switch

October 28th, 2009

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Freelance Switch is a website I check out at least once a month to find up-to-date articles about how to manage the freelance lifestyle–and folks, it is a lifestyle.

There are always useful articles about things that concern freelancers and internet business owners written by people who know first-hand what they’re talking about.

Here are a few posts that have helped me and may help you.

Freelancers: Do you need a business plan? Maybe

9 Ways to Make Your Writing More Compelling. Grab onto your readers with a vice-like grip.

Marketing Your Website with Search Engine Optimization. This is as good a basic primer on SEO for your web business as I’ve seen anywhere.  It is a very uncomplicated look at making your site more accesible and attractive to your visitors and the search engines.

You would do well to subscribe to Freelance Switch’s feed or email list to get up to date info about freelancing.