Men With Pens

APRIL 1, 2010

Getting your first clients as a new freelancer is a daunting challenge. You could try cold-calling (or cold-emailing), knocking on doors or praying to the freelancing fairies for some work, but there are some better techniques you can use that will be sure to get you clients in a hurry. Prerequisite: you have a website.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 4, 2010

It’s time to take a look at some top consultants for freelancers – you know, the kind that really make the difference to your business. 22 Responses to “The Kind of Consultants That Help Freelancers Make Money&# Comments Read below or add a comment. We can help. Even if it can help them make money.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Freelancers and professionals – In a similar manner, Wix is great for professionals who want to showcase their personal brand. It will allow you to cover all the potential bases of highlighting your portfolio, such as taking meetings and even blogging. #2 If your focus is selling products online, avoid Wix.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Back in 2006 I started to notice two emerging types of questions from readers of ProBlogger: From bloggers – How do I get freelance writing jobs? In the coming weeks this will rise to $70 (our first price rise since 2006). This feature also allows you to upload PDF files for resumes/portfolios etc. The Back Story.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 14, 2010

Freelancers avoid consultants. And it’s time more freelancers got on board. Most freelancers put off hiring a consultant because they don’t think they can afford one – so they keep scrimping along with their hopeful strategies for months, even years. You’re all set and teamed up with professionals, right? Even better?

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Men With Pens

JULY 7, 2010

And as a freelancer myself, I approve! Businesses hire freelance talent to absorb ebbs and flows in activity or to fill talent gaps that are essential but not required every day. Businesses are all about returns on investments, though, so the big question becomes, how can you get the most from your investment in freelance talent?

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 28, 2010

Freelancing can be much the same. That’s a good rule of thumb for freelancers to keep in mind, too. If you give clients a freebie or cut them a ridiculously good deal (even if you’re trying to build your portfolio or help a friend), then you’re sending the message that you and your skills come cheap.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 7, 2010

If you want to make a career of writing, should you look for a full-time job in a company or strike out on your own as a freelancer? I’ve done both and have come to the conclusion that freelancing is what I like best. Just because freelancing is best for me doesn’t mean it’s best for everyone. Good question.

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Men With Pens

JULY 1, 2012

They’re also a great way to wow business clients with your portfolio. Post by Melissa Thomas Mellissa Thomas is a freelance copywriter, copy editor , and blog junkie sharing her business journey with new and growing entertainment business entrepreneurs over at E.i. Crazy bonus touch? How To Make a Digital Flipbook. EditionDuo.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Each day this week, I’m going to write about how you can get more money, better clients and the work you really love to do – all it takes is the magic words, and you’ll be enjoying a freelance business that really rocks. That shoemaker’s son has the same problem that many freelancers do – new and experienced both.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 4, 2010

You’ll be taking your freelance career to the next level in no time. The freelancer who thinks you’re awesome because you sent him some work? Building relationships with other freelancers – even the competition – is very handy to helping you improve your business. Remember Joe? So why aren’t you?

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Men With Pens

MARCH 28, 2010

You Need a Good Business Fit First If you’re a freelancer, choosing to work with an expert who has never worked on the internet, has never worked with online businesses or who has never been exposed to the freelancing lifestyle is a big mistake. You shouldn’t have to explain how freelancers work. thanks for the post.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 8, 2010

Regardless if you are a freelance writer, a business executive, a graphic artist or if you are working a part-time job, you surely could use a bit of help in organizing your thoughts so that your days run more smoothly. Designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs in mind. We could all use more of that, eh!) Everyone these days is busy.

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Men With Pens

MAY 16, 2010

Laura Spencer is a freelance writer with over 19 years of professional writing experience. She blogs at Writing Thoughts and is editor for Freelance Folder. Hiring a Freelancer? I don’t want to catch any of you making these mistakes. ) What guidelines do you have? Are you a guest poster? Has this post been helpful to you?

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Men With Pens

APRIL 6, 2010

Most freelancers have enough trouble scrapping together money for the rent without having to worry about paying another couple of tens of thousands. You’re a freelancer. People want to see your portfolio, your testimonials, and your professional-looking website. Especially since no one cares about your degree. That’s right.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 3, 2010

You’ll be relaxing your way to a freelance business that lets you breathe and still pay the bills. There are a lot of freelancers who have trouble saying no (which you haven’t, you’ll note), and they tend to be people-pleasers that want others to like them and think they’re helpful. Ah, the rush job.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 27, 2010

If you’re like many freelancers, you’re probably not sleeping well at all. We’re freelancers. The problem is that we freelancers all know healthy sleep habits are good for us. But many freelancers just don’t follow that oh-so-simple-and-sage advice. We’re supposed to be able to handle it.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 10, 2009

If you missed the first few posts, you can read them here: The intro to SMART freelancing The first key: Specific The second key: Measurable The third key: Agreed Upon The fourth key: Realistic Today is the last in the series of freelancing SMARTer, truly a bittersweet moment for me. In fact, I’d have to agree with you.

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Men With Pens

MAY 2, 2010

Your freelancing lifestyle depends on your copy being read. This isn’t about grabbing the first freelancer that catches your eye. Companies market their brands, freelancers market themselves, during elections the Government markets the common man and a few states even market their weather. You can’t wing it.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 1, 2010

You’ll be on your way to enjoying a freelance business that brings you more of what you want in no time. Many new freelancers fall into the common trap into of believing that taking on more work for less money is just as good as earning more money for less work. Sounds like a win to me. But you also have to enjoy the quiet.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

We planned a trip and traveled to the Sturgis Rally in 2006, and when it came time to repeat the trip in 2009 I couldn’t remember where all the gas stops were that we made along the way. Many people, including here at Men with Pens, write about how freelancers should conduct business, what they should charge, etc.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

We did try to tell you there was nothing to this vicious rumor of a new, updated, expanded and generally awesome upgraded version of Write for the Web, your guide to becoming a freelance writer on the Internet. The Unlimited Freelancer half-price? After all, we wrote Write for the Web years ago. We have learned nothing since then.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 18, 2010

Most of our readership isn’t just into writing for the scads of money to be made while working in your pajamas and holding a beer in one hand (because that’s how freelancing works, right?). The response was pretty overwhelming. Many of you are fascinated by the idea of writing just because you love it. Click here to cancel reply.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 30, 2010

Get RSS right here Get email updates here Recent Posts What to Do When You Feel Like You Can’t Catch Up How to Take the Next Step in Your Freelance Career What To Do When Clients Haggle Which Type of Entrepreneur Are You? Click here to cancel reply. I think we’ve all arrived at a very special place. Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

JUNE 13, 2010

I think this is the thing writers don’t get when they’re thinking about freelancing. A lot of the guys selling get-rich-quick copywriting ebooks don’t make a living as a freelance copywriter, just like a lot of the guys selling information about real estate investing don’t make a living as a real estate investor.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 20, 2009

That makes the client think that he doesn’t need to run out and hire another freelancer to take your place. The client will probably also be glad he has a freelancer who meets deadlines come hell or high flu season. Most freelancers do worry about when to stop and try to push on until they know they’ve lost the war.

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Men With Pens

MAY 11, 2010

For freelancers, that’s prime to do some marketing, make some tweaks and changes, build an info product and all kinds of good stuff. Spiritually, ecumenically, grammatically." - Captain Jack Sparrow Home | Services | About | Comment Policy | Disclosure | Contact Copyright © 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc. Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

APRIL 25, 2010

Get RSS right here Get email updates here Recent Posts What to Do When You Feel Like You Can’t Catch Up How to Take the Next Step in Your Freelance Career What To Do When Clients Haggle Which Type of Entrepreneur Are You? Click here to cancel reply. I think we’ve all arrived at a very special place. Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

JUNE 30, 2010

Freelance writing requires you to take responsibility for yourself in a way that other jobs don’t. Your mind, like your body, must be trained to perform in certain ways, and a regimented schedule is a necessity when it comes to earning a living as a freelance writer. The result was some pretty good advice. Hang onto those ones!

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Men With Pens

MARCH 16, 2010

Your Freelance Writing Clients Know You’re Lying Reply Jennifer Brown Banks March 17, 2010 at 1:16 pm Great, thought provoking piece. Spiritually, ecumenically, grammatically." - Captain Jack Sparrow Home | Services | About | Comment Policy | Disclosure | Contact Copyright © 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc. Deb Ng´s last blog.

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Men With Pens

JULY 4, 2010

The problem is that when you’re a freelance writer, you tend to lose your own voice since you have to adapt to the voice of the site/business you are writing for. Spiritually, ecumenically, grammatically." - Captain Jack Sparrow Home | Services | About | Comment Policy | Disclosure | Contact Copyright © 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 21, 2010

Get RSS right here Get email updates here Recent Posts What to Do When You Feel Like You Can’t Catch Up How to Take the Next Step in Your Freelance Career What To Do When Clients Haggle Which Type of Entrepreneur Are You? Click here to cancel reply. I think we’ve all arrived at a very special place. Powered by frugal

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Men With Pens

APRIL 15, 2010

When I started freelancing full time, I also started a Masters degree in Creative Writing. But as a freelancer, I find it impossible to focus on just one genre. Four Ways Writing Well Helps Your Freelance Writing Career Reply Davina K. Something similar has happened with my fiction writing. Any feedback?

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Reply Steve Errey - The Confidence Guy ( @SteveErrey ) February 25, 2010 at 12:02 pm It’s funny, when I’m not coaching I freelance as a Senior Producer in digital Ad and Marketing agencies in London, and I deal with big copywriting projects all the time. Copify: Junk Food Content To Block Your Business’s Arteries?

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Men With Pens

MAY 26, 2010

Setting Work Boundaries as a Freelancer Reply Valerie - Custom Pens June 3, 2010 at 11:09 pm Your advice about writing is very helpful. I am a freelance writer and sometimes I write on projects that aren’t really interesting to me. Sometimes, when you do so, you’ll get fresh ideas for your next writing gig.

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Men With Pens

MAY 9, 2010

Freelance Writing Bloghop – 3 Helpful Posts Reply Giulietta Nardone ( @giuliettaspeaks ) May 10, 2010 at 4:06 pm Hi Taylor, I start with a conversation then move onto a questionnaire, but keep digging even after receiving it. Not only does it help me nail the project, but it also gives me ideas for other services I can offer to clients.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 11, 2010

Sometimes, the most effective way to be the best freelance writer for your client is to tell that person why you shouldn’t be hired for a specific job. I’ve even suggested using a freelance writer to write posts for them. Never would I have thought to suggest hiring a freelance writer for guest posts. Thanks Rebecca!

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