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Don’t Be Deceived By These 6 Freelance Job Post Scams — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 20:04:09 +0000

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By: Radhakrishnan Venkataraman

Radhakrishnan Venkataraman — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:55:53 +0000

Great article. I was a freelancer between 1988 to 1993 and am now again freelancing for the last 8 years, after a few Corporate Jobs. Would like to add a few more “mistakes” that I made the first time, which may help others NOT to make the same mistakes.
1. Don’t rely on 1 or 2 large customers only. A steady stream from 1 large customer can get you so hooked that when they ditch you suddenly for no fault of yours, you suddenly find yourself out of a job.
2. Understand and manage cash flows. Create a ring buffer for your inflows and pay yourself from this ring buffer, so that you have a steady income regardless of the billing stream’s ups and downs.
3. You are worth what YOU THINK YOU ARE. Keep increasing your rates steadily over time so that only the best can afford to hire you and you don’t become a commodity.
4. Productize your services ( if possible), so that you do not reinvent the wheel every time.

By: 3 fouten die de ZZP’er maakt - Zzper in Beeld

3 fouten die de ZZP’er maakt - Zzper in Beeld — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:22:08 +0000

[...] Een zelfstandig ondernemer die net is begonnen, neemt elk aanbod aan. Vooral in het begin valt het niet mee een gestage stroom aan werk te krijgen. Is die er eenmaal, dan is het zaak het klantenbestand te laten groeien. Maar daarbij moeten de volgende 3 fouten worden vermeden, schrijft Breezen Careerist: [...]

By: 3 fouten die de ZZP'er maakt ZZP Update

3 fouten die de ZZP'er maakt ZZP Update — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:02:18 +0000

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Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:39:07 +0000

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By: Jackie Boards

Jackie Boards — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:21:41 +0000

Great points. I think they all have merit. Freelancing is not for the faint at heart. You have to have confidence in what you do. Suggested Mistake #4 – Believing that they will come because you have a good product or service in the community. I suggest that you become an expert in what you do. Know your product or service better than your competition.As you say above, become supremely focused on your product or service. People will always respect an expert. They may not always use your service or product because of other factors, but they will acknowledge that what you do is good. They will always pay you more money because of your knowledge and expertise.

By: Four Freelance Mistakes That Keep You Stuck - MediaJobsDaily

Four Freelance Mistakes That Keep You Stuck - MediaJobsDaily — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:53:19 +0000

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By: Atanu Rover

Atanu Rover — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 04:55:47 +0000

Its really a nice post. well paying job.

By: Spark Hire

Spark Hire — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:02:43 +0000

These are all great tips if you’re looking to start up a freelance career and avoid the most common mistakes. Relying entirely on job boards is fine in the beginning, but soon you should have made enough contacts to network your way into some great opportunities. If you haven’t yet though, you might want to consider submitting a video resume along with your traditional resume and work portfolio. On video you can show off your communication skills (always important in a freelancer) and better explain just what skills you have to bring to the table.