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Social Media is no place for snobs!
There is a reason that Social Media mentions the word social. It’s about sharing, networking, and appreciating others. All those things we learned about in grade school. How to play nice.
How many tweeps should I follow?
One of the first and ongoing quandaries we’re faced with on Twitter is who to follow, and who not to follow. Or possibly more poignantly – how many to follow. I’ve struggled with this, but have fine tuned my philosophy.
How to Attract Your Dream Client (or Job)
One of the more interesting tactics I have heard implemented in pursuit of a ‘dream job’ was when a woman sent in her resume to a company, along with a barbie doll with only one arm. In her cover letter she wrote, “I’d give my left arm for this job”. Had I been in that HR department I might have thought it was a little bit creepy… but it worked! She got their attention, and landed the position.
Follow Friday – Three Fabulous Women!
I’ve recommended @LollyDaskal in the past for inspiring tweets that always come across as heart-felt which in my experience usually means that was the intention.
10 Ways that Freelancers Can Help the Earth
In honor of Earth Day — I offer this list of ways that freelancers can (and do) do to help the Earth.
Work From Home Tips
Freelancer's - Make sure you get paid!
One of the largest challenges in freelancing is juggling client's and bringing in enough money each month to meet the bottom line.
This becomes a major problem when you have very large projects that don't seem to end, or a client who tells you 'the check is in the mail'.
Remember that self confidence is your key to success. Just as important as charging a good rate for your work is developing standard operating procedures that you must stick too - regardless of how friendly you are with the client.
Always take a down payment for your work. 50% is not unreasonable. It provides a cushion for you while the project is in process and commits the client. Once the proposal is accepted, be sure to include your invoice with the signed contract to the client.
Don't officially start the work until you have both the client's signature and your deposit in hand.
Use the interim time to finish up other projects on your plate!
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How to Write Articles that Catches Customer's Attention
There is no way to truly stress the importance of article
marketing for your online business. As much as it may be encouraged, many people overlook the possibility of not only increasing their customer base, but increasing their credibility as well. More website owners are learning just how important article marketing is to drive new clients and new business.
How To Start a Daycare Service
Child care providers play an important role in the lives of busy parents who need a reliable and honest person to care for their children while they are working or away. If you can demonstrate your ability to properly care for children, you'll find it very easy to build your client base with little advertising involved.
Why Your Blog is Rubbish
Aren't blogs great? Your opportunity to inject a little
personality, a little zest, zing and zap to your website.
That's not to say that your site in itself isn't engaging
and informative, worth a visit in its own right, but blogs just add that splash of colour, a loose collar, a 'hey have you heard'? - intimacy that people enjoy.
How To Create Freedom in Your Business and Life
Let's face it it's down right exhausting trying to hold it
all together. Pretending like you've got it going on when
the reality is, you could fall apart at any time. Dressing
the part, acting the part, even preparing for the part can
be a job in and of itself.
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