Freelancing

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Many businesses can benefit from hiring a freelance copywriter.

You might think the only people who really need to hire copywriters would be advertising agencies. At least, that's where you see them show up on the TV shows (think Mad Men...)And publishers tend to hire copywriters to sell newsletter subscriptions.…
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Naming your business: 5 ideas to help inspiration strike

It’s October 2016, and a guy on the TV is shaking his head, looking at his car which is squashed under a fallen tree. “I can’t believe Bob did so much damage!”Is Bob a new super villain? A nickname for a rogue digger? No, he’s…
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5 Steps To Win The Battle Of Impostor Syndrome

Have you ever thought to yourself, “One of these days people will realize I don’t know as much as they think”?If so, it’s okay – it happens to everyone – especially high achievers because they understand the more you learn, the…
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Five years a freelancer

Credit where credit is due, thank you Solomon Northrup, for your book as inspiration for the title of this post. I began my journey in freelance in 2010, and 5 years have given me a unique perspective on the cycle of what it means to be a freelance…
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For Solopreneurs: How to Deal With Rejection

Rejection is part of doing business in a highly competitive world. If you're offering a product or service that others are offering, it's obvious that there can be only one... winner.But sometimes it's easy to take rejection personally,…
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How I Accidentally Became a Public Speaker

At times, simply taking opportunities that life gives you can open doors you might not have thought possible. This can be particularly true when it comes to creating content. First, you might simply want to understand something more clearly,…
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Focus on Your Niche…Establish Yourself as an Expert!

"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." --Henry David Thoreau Establish Yourself as a Specialist. Establishing yourself as a specialist in your field commands a lot more respect. You will become the person…
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6 Tips to Improve Eyesight for Freelance Writers Read

Writing for a living means, by necessity, keeping your eyes constantly glued on your monitor, laptop or tablet for many hours each day. Given the implied risks of having strained eyes, taking the time to treat them nicely can only help you to…
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5 Writers Who Have Been Imprisoned

There is no great genius without a mixture of madness. ~AristotleSome of the best writers – literary geniuses, even – have more than their fair share of mischief and periods of madness. While some were able to get off with nary a scratch…
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HOW A ‘DULL’ BUSINESS CAN STILL CREATE COMPELLING WEB CONTENT

Okay, so your business might not be the most mainstream or trendy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the benefits of marketing using good web content.Being ‘cool’ certainly isn’t a prerequisite to giving customers engaging…
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Are mates’ rates a good idea?

A close friend of mine is our family dentist. I choose her because I believe she is excellent at her job – and pure magic with my kids. (My kids actually get excited about a trip to the dentist.)After our appointments, the receptionist…
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How To Network Online as a Freelancer

Networking is an essential part of freelance life, both to keep yourself known that you’re looking for work, but also for meeting other freelancers to swap ideas, tips, potential work and even to have the occasional grumble with. Freelancing…