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Professional Associations: An Easy Way to Get More Freelance Work

Professional associations are where you’ll find people working for the clients you want to work with, and freelance colleagues who can give you referrals to other clients. They’re an easy way to get more freelance…


Recent Posts

Ambivert: The Little-Known Personality You Need to Know About

Many freelancers are ambiverts, not introverts.I used to be an introvert. When I was a kid, I was so shy that I would hide behind my mom when people came to visit us—even people who I…


Why You Need to Say Thank You to Get More Referrals

One day as I was working in my home office, my doorbell rang. Waiting for me on the doorstep was the UPS guy, with a large package. I do order lots of things online, but hadn’t placed any orders…


10 Tips on How to Dress for Success in Freelancing

Two freelancers met at a coffee shop. The first freelancer was wearing a blazer, a nice shirt, and clean, well-fitting jeans. The other freelancer was wearing frayed sweatpants and a t-shirt and had her hair piled sloppily on her…


How to Be Interesting in 30 Seconds: Your Elevator Speech

Don’t you wish you knew just what to say when you meet people through networking? If you have an awesome elevator speech, then you’ll be able to clearly and quickly explain what you do. And networking will be easier…


What Happens When Freelancers Play Nice (Are Givers, Not Takers)

Freelancers who give more than they take (givers) are more successful than people who put themselves first (takers).  The people you help will remember you when they have a freelance opportunity to share.

Remember when your parents…