freelancer

7 Tips for Transitioning from Day Job to Freelancer or Entrepreneur

August 12, 2014

This afternoon I had coffee with a guy who wants to leave his day job to work freelance. He asked all the right questions — how to know when it’s time to make the leap, what he should do to prepare, whether it’s the right decision. And while I have my answers right here in […]

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The Best Way to Get New Clients (And It’s Not What You’d Expect)

July 25, 2012

One of the big questions I get from new freelancers, solopreneurs and consultants is, “How do you find new clients?” The truth is, I almost never find new clients. But I do sign new clients regularly. So how does that happen? It happens because new clients find me. I approached my very first client, yes. […]

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Q&A: Mindy Long on Building a Porfolio as a Freelance Writer

December 19, 2011

Lots of writers are looking to make a living from freelancing, whether out of choice or obligation. But going it on your own as a writer isn’t as easy as it looks. So whenever I meet someone who’s doing it successfully, I want to learn how. That’s why I invited Mindy Long here today. A […]

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