Checklist for A Wannabe Freelancer
Deciding to go on a full time freelance work takes more than just the guts to go on a career adventure. There is a massive financial risk involved and a ton of preparation that needs to be settled...
View ArticleIncrease Productivity by Using Dual Monitors
Productivity in the workplace is a common mystery that everybody wants to have a crack at it. Until now, it’s been one of the many things I’d like to master as a freelancer. And so in my quest to be an...
View ArticleHow to Subcontract a Project With Another Freelancer
If you are working more than 10 hours, working even on weekends, holidays then you have to think again why you work as a freelancer. Is it not because you wanted to be free? To break from the bondage...
View ArticleHow to Transfer Paypal Funds Using Instant Paypal Remittance
Last year’s introduction of this site’s Instant Paypal Remittance was well received. I didn’t really realize that there are so many freelancers and online shoppers who are in need of their Paypal...
View ArticleGet Additional 5GB Free Space for Your Dropbox
There are plenty of reasons to love Dropbox’s service. The smooth syncing across different devices and platforms is one of them. The unmatched referral system that can give you up to 8GB of free...
View ArticleSmall Gigs That Matter – Fiverr Review
What can you do with $5? And what are you willing to do for $5? Five dollars might not mean a lot these days, but to the phenomenal site, Fiverr.com, your $5 can go a long way. Well some of you may...
View ArticleHow I Got a Brand New iPad 2
When you work hard, you want to reward yourself. Actually, you ought to reward yourself. But if you’re working hard and spending at least $400 for a gadget like an iPad to reward your labors, that...
View ArticleHow Tablets and Smartphones Transform the Way We Work
Nathan Eddy’s recent article says that “nearly three-quarters of the IT decision makers surveyed thought that the use of tablets and smartphones has led to an increase in productivity within their...
View ArticleDNSChanger: How to Make Sure You Don’t Lose Internet on July 9
There is no big holiday on July 9, but if your computer is infected with the DNSChanger malware, your clock is ticking fast before your internet closes out on you. This has been reported as early as...
View ArticleHow Not to Lose Sleep and Still Meet Your Deadlines
Staying up late is not always the best solution to ensure you meet your deadlines. You simply couldn’t rely on stretching your work hours just to get the job done. Unfortunately, you are most likely in...
View ArticleCustomer Service That Draw New Business
Having spent a few years in the call center proved to be the best training ground for me prior to my entry to the freelance world. I was immersed in a customer service oriented line of business (LOB),...
View ArticleFreelancer’s Relocation Checklist
Many of you are probably on the same boat where I am right now, renting a place where you have your office and family in just one roof. But let’s admit it, there will come a time when you’re family...
View ArticleThis Week’s Updates
The week is almost over and before the weekend comes let me share a couple things that’s been getting a lot of my attention this week. You may not be seeing me writing regular posts in this site for...
View ArticleBlogging on iPad with Blogsy
Let’s face it, you are dismayed many times when an idea comes up and you are off your desktop or laptop and all you got is your mobile phone or tablet. I’ve felt the same way too with my iPad. But I’m...
View ArticleSmart Bro Rocket Wifi Review
The ability to work from anywhere with just your laptop is one of the perks of being a freelancer. You can stay inside malls, a hotel lobby, coffe shop or just about anywhere, as long as there is...
View ArticleHow to Quit Your Job and Start Freelancing
Working as a freelancer may be just a part time job to help you eke out a living or earn an extra income. But what if you’ve reached a point and decided to quit your other job and pursue a full time...
View Article10 Things To Keep You Sane When Your Freelance Job Ends
You’ll open up your email one day and you’ll find amongst the unread, a notification that your project is now closed. Only a few days ago, the client was chatting with you on how well the project has...
View ArticleFive Things You Thought You Knew About Freelancing
Work as a freelancer and you can earn a six figure income! Get paid in dollars. Never have to commute to go to work. And yes, you can do it at your own home. That sounds a lot like an advertisement on...
View ArticleBest Collaboration Tools for Freelancers
In this era of virtual collaborative work, the tools you use can make a big difference at how successful your projects would turn out. As a freelancer, I’ve come across various tools that I’ve tried,...
View ArticleElance vs. oDesk: Which is the Better Freelance Site?
Elance vs oDesk is like the Mayweather and Pacquiao of the freelance world. They are both one of the best in their league. Unlike a boxing a match, the question of which is the better freelance site,...
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