How To Get More Freelance Gigs Using Viral Marketing

November 14, 2008 by Taiyab  
Filed under Freelance Advice, Marketing Resources

Many startup freelancers ask us how to get more clients – it’s the question that’s on everyone’s mind. While marketing and spreading the word about your services yourself is a good way to go about this, nothing beats getting others to spread the word about your services. Yes, it’s true, other people can and will market your services naturally, you just have to hit the right keys – and here are the keys you need to hit.

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Freelance Bootcamp #4: How To Establish Your Freelance Business

November 8, 2008 by Taiyab  
Filed under Freelance Advice

This is the fourth edition to the  Freelance Bootcamp series.

As a freelancer, you’re essentially a “one-man” business – although you may work in partnership with other freelancers (which is what I do) it’s still a lot about yourself, and how you conduct yourself when dealing with clients, deadlines, and the whole shebang. The fact that you’re a single person business does affect branding and establishing yourself as an industry professional quite a bit.

Here are a few tips and tricks to help you on your way of establishing your freelance business.

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