Tips and Tricks To Find Freelance Work Online

In the old days of dial-up internet service and rotary phones, the best options to find freelance work were cold-calling potential clients, crafting an irresistible sales letter or sending a direct mail piece.

Thanks to the launch of online auction sites and freelance job directories, creative consultants are just a point and a click away from paying clients and lots of opportunities for freelance work.

Want to add a little more freelance cash into your business bank account?  Follow these 4 tips to find freelance jobs and get paid to write online. Read the rest of this entry »

The one question that plagues freelancers the most is, “How do I set my freelance rates without going broke?“

Pricing your freelance rates is not an exact science.

You have to factor in what prices the freelance market will bear–including your skill set, years of experience, uniqueness, location, professional reputation–and how fast you can deliver your product or service.

It takes even the most profitable freelancers a few months or even years to get into the rhythm of setting their prices properly. Here are three distinct ways you can set your freelance rates without going to the poorhouse. Read the rest of this entry »