Scott Gledhill on Freelancing
Dec 2, 2008 50 Words
Scott says…
I always heard the advice of ‘having 3 months wages’ saved up before you start your freelance business. This is still the most important thing I ever did before quitting.
Have time to get your life sorted, relax and enjoy the lifestyle of freelancing before things get crazy and most importantly, to turn down work that you feel is not right for you.
About Scott
Scott Gledhill is the co-founder of Molt:n Digital and dabbles in development and design. Scott puts his thoughts down on screen as Standardzilla, his alter ego.
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Kay Smoljak on Freelancing
Nov 25, 2008 50 Words
Kay says…
My best advice for a freelancer is: get an accountant. Accountants are not necessarily expensive, and a sole trader or small firm that remembers you between visits is often best. They can help you get on track with your accounts and taxes right from the start.
About Kay
Kay ditched the corporate grind to start small web development agency Clever Starfish with her partner in 2006, and hasn’t looked back. The cats really run the show, however.
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Grant Young on Freelancing
Nov 18, 2008 50 Words
Grant says…
It may seem simple, but it’s so easy to lose sight of: Cashflow. I learnt the hard way that it’s vital to have basic systems (I use a simple spreadsheet) to give me an up-to-date (weekly) picture of my income and expenses. And if you don’t know what cashflow means - make sure you get your accountant to explain so you can make it happen.
About Grant
Grant is a web native providing consulting services to the non-profit and commercial sector on online tactics and social media.
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Russ Weakley on Freelancing
Nov 11, 2008 50 Words
Russ says…
One of the important aspects of freelancing is dealing with clients.
Establishing and maintaining a good relationship with each client is critical - not only for the current project, but because many future referrals happen by word of mouth.
How do you achieve a good relationship? Be calm and confident. Communicate regularly. Listen. Respond promptly.
About Russ
Russ Weakley is a web designer who chairs the Web Standards Group, produces online CSS-based tutorials and has written a book “Teach Yourself CSS in Ten Minutes”.
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Gary Barber on Freelancing
Nov 4, 2008 50 Words
Gary says…
You will have to work at networking if you have not been doing it before. Get out to as many networking events, involving peers, clients, like industries, that you can to make contacts. Stay in contact with these people. Also you need to organise your network in a contacts application.
About Gary
Gary Barber is a freelance web designer, based out of Perth, Western Australia, specialising in user interaction and making sure web sites just work!
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