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The traveling freelancer: tips for working on-the-go!
Your bags are packed. Your passport is in hand. And your project is due in three hours. Many freelancers find themselves called upon to work as they travel – but with…
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The 5 'F's' of freelancing
Working on your own is a lot of things to a lot of people. And yes, there are definitely days that make you want to just drop a 10 dollar…
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How to support your freelance writer friends
Much in the way that you would care differently for a human baby than you would, say, an iguana or, like, a fern, the gloves with which you handle the…
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The bad freelancer's guide to interview etiquette
Interviews! A stressful process, during which we often find ourselves at sea: what’s polite? What’s too pushy? What’s assertive, but not aggressive? What’s aggressive, but in…
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5 ways to turn your commute into a productivity zone
Commuting! Many people think of it as “a pain” or “onerous” or “a slow-moving hellscape tour through our nation’s crumbling infrastructure, illustrating perfectly the wealthy upper classes’ continuing indifference…
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The Four Horsemen of Procrastination
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse were the harbingers of some pretty rough stuff: war, pestilence, famine, and death. And yet, all of these pale in comparison with that force…
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Hudson Mohawk calls Kanye West and Drake deadbeat clients on Twitter
Hudson Mohawke is a Scottish electronic music producer, disc jockey and songwriter. He’s also the latest freelancer stiffed by major talents to take his beef to the Twittersphere. In…
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4 comments from the peanut gallery freelancers are sick of hearing
Every freelancer has encountered it, whether via an awkward conversation at a cocktail party, or a chance comment from a new acquaintance: You explain what you do for a living,…
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Why the fastest-growing segment of the workforce loves to freelance
This is a post from a member of the Freelancers Union community. If you’re interested in sharing your expertise, your story, or some advice you think will help a…
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The bad freelancer's Valentine's Day email marketing strategy
Dear Valued Client: Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, as you know, is the time-honored commemoration of either a mass execution or ancient Roman goat-flaying ceremony, and I thought, “Hey, what’…
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4 unexpected realities of dating a freelancer
Ah, Valentine’s Day! The perfect time to celebrate the gruesome martyrdom of two different saints… er, I mean, romantic love. Since this is the Freelancers Union, I thought I…
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Does your social media presence reflect you?
Freelancer are often told that they should maintain a healthy social media presence; that doing so helps us attract clients, build networks, and land gigs. But what’s rarely mentioned…
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Q & A: The state of freelancing in Pakistan
This is a post from a member of the Freelancers Union community. If you’re interested in sharing your expertise, your story, or some advice you think will help a…
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How to prioritize learning in 2016
This is a guest post originally posted on General Assembly. Redeem your exclusive tuition credit just for Freelancers Union members. When I made the decision to pursue my side business…
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How to turn your New Year's resolution into an actionable pursuit
‘Tis the season to clear up the holiday detritus, throw the noisemakers into the trash, and regret purchasing those disposable 2016 sunglasses. Many of us make significant personal and professional…
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How volunteering can grow your business
This is a post from a member of the Freelancers Union community. If you’re interested in sharing your expertise, your story, or some advice you think will help a…
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Make your client relationships great
At SPARK on December 2, we will hone our communication strategies and learn to cultivate great relationships with our dream clients! Spoiler Alert: It's not about bending over backwards to…
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Share your deadbeat client horror story
Not getting paid can be really scary, especially when deadbeat clients make lame excuses or generally disrespect you and your work. For Halloween, share your best bloodchilling client horror story:…
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Twitter 101: the good, the bland, and the empty
This is a post from a member of the Freelancers Union community. If you’re interested in sharing your expertise, your story, or some advice you think will help a…
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How freelancing is like running a marathon
This is a post from a member of the Freelancers Union community. If you’re interested in sharing your expertise, your story, or some advice you think will help a…