So you’re deciding if you want to take that “plunge” into the world of freelancing… and maybe you’re a bit apprehensive in fear that the money won’t flow into your pockets as quickly or as steadily as you might want.. or need or maybe you don’t think you will be able to handle the responsibilities of being in charge of your own financial future.
Well Freelancers have a secret that they don’t want to tell you 9 - 5 cubical dwelling rats. We’re living the good life ever since we walked right into our bosses offices and told them they can take this job and shove it!… or in my case, left them a message on their voicemail overnight (who said you have to be brave to be a freelancer??).
Sure, we work harder, usually longer hours then in our past real world jobs… but we enjoy it! Most of us come to the realization in our career that we we will never end up doing what we love… but that’s not necessarily true! While a freelance web designer isn’t exactly what I wanted to be when I grew up, it’s something i enjoy doing. In fact, there are many benefits unique only to the freelancing field.
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Q: How do I promote myself in an increasingly crowded market? - Michael Peer
A: Good question Michael! It can be tough to stand out in a crowd in any market or profession. While there is no one fail proof path to recognition, there are some steps you can take to assure you are doing everything you can! Continue Reading »
Finding good podcasts on any freelance related subject isn’t the easiest thing to accomplish, even with the mass of podcast directories and search engines out there. So we spent our sunny afternoon and did it for you (next time don’t be so lazy!). Now you can follow seasoned professionals spit out news, tips, advice, and interviews about your choice of profession.
We have collected the top current podcasts for Web Designers, Web Developers, Graphic Designers, Photographers, and Freelance Writers!
Web Designers
Boagworld began as the personal blog of Paul Boag, where he mainly discussed web design issues. However, Paul quickly discovered that writing was hard work and so turned to the emerging medium of podcasting.
.net delivers cutting edge practical advice on the full range of topics essential for today’s web builders: design, development, sales, marketing, usability and accessibility, information architecture, security, copywriting, advertising and more. It’s main host is also Paul Boag.
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