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Google+ provides some interesting tools for freelancers, including Google+ Brand Pages. Another aspect of Google+ that freelancers should consider is the Hangouts feature.
Google+ Hangouts is one of the most interesting social media tools currently available for freelancers (and others). It is also one of the unique Google+ features that helps to distinguish Google+ from other social media tools. Read more →
Moving from a full-time job working for someone else to starting a freelance business is the dream of many. But before you make the switch there are a lot of things to think about: health insurance being one of them.
If you were taking advantage of your employers health insurance benefits, be ready for sticker shock when looking at plans meant for independent workers such as freelancers. In the United States, finding and paying for health care has been an issue for many home-based business people, and many go without because of the price tag.
Freelancers don’t have easy access to affordable health care, and they don’t have paid sick days, either. And even some small businesses don’t offer health insurance as part of their employment package any more. But going without is soon going to be against the law.
The Obama administration has awarded $341 million in loans to the Freelancers Union—a small organization with deep progressive ties whose board members have donated more than $11,000 to Democrats—despite a law suggesting the union should not be eligible for such a loan. Read more →
Freelancers are constantly on the move. Not being tied to a specific office often leads to working anywhere we have an Internet connection. What better way to manage your freelance business on the move than with your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad?
Here I’ve collected 15 valuable iOS apps for freelancers. These are useful applications for those working on their own in any field. Tasks can help with time management, processing workload, tasks lists, and so much more!
By innovating your business you can rise above the rest to definite success. Innovate everything within your business, advance your skills and take them to new heights. Innovating your marketing strategy is a vital part of surviving as a freelancer, as marketing is what brings in the business. Email marketing is one of the most cost-effective ways to reach your customers. Email marketing can help businesses keep in touch with customers and prospects. But there’s a big difference between simply adding people to your contacts list and running a savvy campaign that drives traffic to your website and generates sales.
Here are some tips to help you maximize the power of your email marketing:
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Student freelancers often don’t have the budget to buy a lot of the applications that they need to help them with their freelancing. Thankfully, there are companies out there that offer their apps free, and there are some mighty good free apps out there.
Below is a list of ten really useful apps that student freelancers can find useful, and the best part is that they all are free or have a good free version!
Ken says:
Time tracking tools a very much essential to freelancers, which can...
Kenneth P. says:
Time tracking apps are essential to freelancers, which can help them...
Pavan Somu says:
Really nice post, i was actually looking for places where i...
George yoder says:
Great article. I will definately check out these sites.
Thanks
Sam says:
Hey,
In business app, I'd like to recommend a great one which...
Ken says:
Time tracking tools a very much essential to freelancers, which can...
Kenneth P. says:
Time tracking apps are essential to freelancers, which can help them...
Pavan Somu says:
Really nice post, i was actually looking for places where i...
George yoder says:
Great article. I will definately check out these sites.
Thanks
Sam says:
Hey,
In business app, I'd like to recommend a great one which...
