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10 Essential Tips for IT Freelancers

10 Essential Tips for IT Freelancers

Creating a successful IT freelancer business is not an easy prospect, at least to start with, and the stress of keeping the business moving forward (and doing all the admin tasks) is compounded when you’re not sure when your next invoice will be paid or where your next gig comes from.

Where Have All The IT Jobs Gone?

Where Have the IT Jobs Gone?

In a recent post on CIO.COM , it’s revealed which cities have IT jobs available for you to fill right now. I am not surprised to see that NYC and Washington D.C. are among these cities. Is Your city in the list?

Leaving Your Job Requires a Leap Of Faith

How To Leave a Permanent Job to Become a Freelancer

Leaving the safety and stability of a permanent job is a daunting task. Thousands (like You?) don’t chase their dream of being their own boss every day because they just don’t know how to make that leap of faith and hand in that resignation letter that’s gathering dust in their minds!

Discipline

If You Lack Discipline, Don’t Beat Yourself Up!

I found a great article when I was perusing one of Eric Brown‘s latest posts – ’6 Small Things You Can Do When You Lack Discipline’. Recession may be making you doubt yourself, or create a drop in motivation, or perhaps you’re feeling unloved by your boss.

Sunk Costs are Irrelevant

Sunk Costs Are Irrelevant

Do you manage expense? Whether you’re a manager, professional or freelancer, if you make decisions that involve spending money then you must ignore sunk costs. This is the advice from guru Seth Godin.

Freelancer Negotiation: Will You Factor?

Freelancer Negotiation: Will You Factor?

Setting prices for freelance gigs is not an easy task. I am sure you know what I mean. It’s a dichotomy – you want to earn as much profit as you can, whilst at the same time offering an attractive price that your customer believes offers them value.

Recession Survival – lessons from nature

Recession Survival – Lessons From Nature

Many parts of the world regularly suffer from drought and famine. People and wildlife seem to adapt well (as a matter of course) to what is a cyclical phenomenon. So is economic recession.

Thanks For Your Comments!

Thanks to everyone who has left great comments on this blog and sent me private messages. I really appreciate your support in keeping this blog alive and kicking.

Do Your Bosses Think You Web-Two-O Too Much?

Do Your Bosses Think You Web-Two-O Too Much?

Is Web2.0 a drain on your productivity? The explosive use of LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace has urged some companies to reevaluate their electronic-use policies. Some organizations have banned social-networking tools completely over concerns about a drop in productivity as well as data-security. Has this happened in your workplace?

One Opportunity to Stand Out

One Opportunity to Stand Out

Find out how to Stand Out when connecting with LinkedIn.