Articles by: Jen Nipps
5 Ways to Build on Your Freelance Skills
May 15, 2009 by Jen Nipps
Technology and ideas of what is current information change quickly. A web site designer who knows only basic HTML, for example, is no longer current or viable in the freelance market. How can a freelancer keep up with current trends in information and technology to increase their skill set without going broke? Here are five ways to build on your freelance skills: [Continue reading this tutorial] Read More →
7 Networking Opportunities for Freelancers
May 6, 2009 by Jen Nipps
A freelancer who doesn’t network is a freelancer who won’t be in business very long. Networking brings in customers/clients, who, in turn, bring in the money. Even if an event where you network doesn’t bring immediate clients, chances are it will produce results eventually through word-of-mouth or an unforeseen need. Networking doesn’t come easily to many freelancers. It’s easier to do your work and mind your business than to go out and network. However, it is important to view networking... [Continue reading this tutorial]
5 Ways to Advertise without a Budget
April 27, 2009 by Jen Nipps
You’ve decided to go into business for yourself as a freelancer. You have your business idea, your preferred niche, and some contacts and potential clients. How do you get new clients without paying a lot for advertising? Here are five tips for advertising without a budget: [Continue reading this tutorial] Read More →
Writing a Query in Four Easy Steps
April 11, 2009 by Jen Nipps
Suppose you have a project in mind for a (potential) client but no current contract with them. Short of waiting for them to contact you, what can you do? Write a query. A query is a question. Based on this, a query letter is a business letter asking someone to let you work for them. You can use the SLAP method of four steps to writing a query: [Continue reading this tutorial] Read More →
25 Ways to Find Time for Creative Play
March 25, 2009 by Jen Nipps
Freelancers are creative people. It can be difficult to find time for creative play when you’re faced with looming deadlines and various administrative minutiae. Here are 25 creative ways that you can find time to unleash your inner child and engage in creative play. After all, this isn’t just kid’s stuff, as a creative professional, your livelihood depends on your ability to let loose and be creative. So, go play! [Continue reading this tutorial] Read More →
7 Habits of Successful Freelancers
March 24, 2009 by Jen Nipps
Ads abound saying you can make a six-figure annual income by freelancing. Some go so far as to say you don’t have to do much work. Others are more honest and admit it will take work. One thing is true: Freelancers, successful or not, have habits. Whether you believe the ads or not, there are seven common habits of successful freelancers. [Continue reading this tutorial] Read More →
