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Creating memorable holiday greetings

It’s not too late to send a holiday greeting to clients and prospects. Freelance writer and CFC veteran, Tom Tumbusch of WordStreamCopy shares a few tips to show your creativity and your gratitude at the same time. Continue reading More

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Show Your Clients You Appreciate Them This Holiday!

If this holiday season snuck up on you, check out these great and simple gift ideas from designer and CFC veteran, Damien Golden. They’ll show your gratitude and keep your visibility high too. Continue reading More

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Forbes Mag Cites "Freelance Economy"

Forbes article cites “freelance economy” in Q&A with Freelancer’s Bible author, Sara Horowitz who talks about the new meaning of the term freelance and much more. Continue reading More

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Women Working From Home? It Must Be Nice

From copywriter, Alisa Bonsignore, a rant and a question about the perceptions of women and men who work from home. Continue reading More

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Does a freelancer need a resume?

From Kristen Fischer’s forthcoming book, When Talent Isn’t Enough, the question of whether and when a freelancer needs a resume. What do you think? Continue reading More

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Raising Your Rates — On Existing Clients

A few approaches on how freelancers can train existing clients to expect a rate increase. Continue reading More

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Raising Your Rates — On New Clients

December is the perfect time to raise your rates and here are some tips for how to do so with new clients. Continue reading More

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One Freelancer’s Plan for 2013

In the latest podcast/interview with writer and journalist, Bryn Mooth, we talk about her goals for growing her network in 2013 and reaching outside her current sphere and especially, how to keep track of her best prospects (that doesn’t involve learning a new software). Continue reading More

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A Bible for Freelancers

Sara Horowitz, Executive Director of the Freelancers Union, has a new book out, The Freelancer’s Bible, and today she did an interview on WNYC.org and took questions from listeners. Continue reading More

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How did you handle Superstorm Sandy?

Superstorm Sandy showed us how precarious the solopreneur life can be. After all, if you don’t work, you don’t get paid. How did you handle it? How did your clients respond? What would you do differently next time? Let’s learn from each others’ mistakes. Continue reading More

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