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Melissa Ek on Freelancing

Feb 4, 2009 50 Words

Melissa says…

Keep a buffer of cash on hand. When that big client doesn’t pay on time, it helps to have something to fall back on.
Hire an accountant. The peace of mind is worth it.
Be nice to EVERYone. You never know who your next client will be.
Network, network, network!

About Melissa
Melissa Ek is a designer (web & print) based in Austin, TX. She can’t believe she’s been freelancing for nearly TEN years!

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This post is one of a series, written by various people within the web industry. They are responses to my request for a maximum of 50 words on the topic of tips for freelance success. You can use the 50 words category to see all the answers so far.

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