Have a freelancing tip to share?
Dec 15, 2008 Announcements
Do you have a freelancing tip or idea to share with readers of this blog? Over the last couple of months, I’ve posted a 50 word tip or idea from various invited people from the industry. You can see all of them so far, under the 50 Words category.
Now, I’m calling on you to give me your own ideas and tips, in no more than fifty words, as well as a short bio of no more than thirty words, to publish here.
Have something to share? Please email me with the finished (spell checked) text, to ‘me at miles burke dot com dot au’ (no, I don’t like nasty spam).
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Tags: freelance ideas, freelance tips, freelancer, freelancing
…and the book is now for Sale!
Dec 10, 2008 Announcements
It’s been quite a journey so far, and yet a major milestone was reached today, with the book being released a few hours ago, and available for sale via SitePoint and other (online and offline) bookstores.
As a result, the Buy the Book and Download Free Sample pages of this blog have now been updated with the correct links, or you can just click right here to go to the book pages, over at SitePoint.
Now the real fun begins - reading customer reviews, participating in discussion generated by the book, and shouting from the rooftops ‘My book is now for sale!’.
Thanks for joining me on this journey. I appreciate it!
Cheers,
Miles.
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Mike Brown on Freelancing
Dec 9, 2008 50 Words
Mike says…
Let the passion for what you do shine through. That’s what will sustain you on the journey. That you’re doing something you care about. That you’re doing it well. And that it’s making a difference. Your passion and commitment will be infectious.
About Mike
Mike is one of the chief instigators of Webstock, almost certainly the best web conference in New Zealand.
About this Post
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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Tags: 50 Words, freelance, freelancer, freelancing, web designer, web developer, web industry
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.
About this Post
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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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.
About this Post
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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Tags: 50 Words, freelance, freelancer, freelancing, web designer, web developer, web industry
