What’s the difference between freelancing and being self-employed? None, as far as I can see, except that if you are something art-farty-sounding like a designer, you will call yourself a freelancer – self-employment is for plumbers. Rollocks, say I. But if you have come from the world of corporate hierarchy, you will find the changes in lifestyle and work philosophy drastic, and even if you have been self-employed (or freelancing) for years, you can always do it better. In either case, here are some freelancing feeds you may find interesting, useful, or even amusing.
Freelance Jobs
CSS Sidebar help needed – Website Design Freelance Job
We are working on a blank CSS template for WordPress, and have run into a snag with perfectly vertically aligning the sidebar with the other column on the left. Current budget is $25-50, should be a quick job for someone who is very knowledgeable with CSS and wordpress/PHP. You can see the problem at www.dreambachelor.com/sandbox/ Thank you, and I look … [Link]
Flash Banner for World IT Union – Flash Design Freelance Job
Hi We need beautiful Flash banner for the front page of our project worlditunion.com The Flash banner size: width – 100%; height – 100px.(important! its should be re-sizable in width ) The Flash banner should reflect concept of our web-project – there should be countries, continents, IT industry and this all things should be related to world it union. It … [Link]
web-programmer is needed – Website Programming Freelance Job
Hi, We are looking for skilled web programmer for long-term cooperation at worlditunion.com We are looking for individual to be a part of our team! Required knowledge: – php – mysql – javescripting – Html – ajax Job to do: to improve and optimize existing part of the project; develop new part and services for the web site [Link]
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Freelancer’s weekly digest w/e 18th May
Another hastily-curated catch-up of useful and interesting content for the busy freelancer. This week, uppity opinion-making, Boy In The Striped Pyjamas-grade sadness, crowdsourcing and a few sleep-themed tweets. Have a good weekend! Bryony Gordon would like a private Starbucks in her ivory tower A startling piece of entitlement even by The Telegraph’s normally high standards. Bryony Gordon rails against coffee … [Link]
Five difficult questions for Brookson
Update: Since publishing our original article, Brookson have corrected their misleading marketing material, and we have therefore removed our article highlighting their apparent breach of the CAP Code at the request of Crunch, our parent company, to avoid any potential conflict of interest (Crunch also offer contractor accountancy services). Lessons learned Some salient points for all those operating online: Always … [Link]
IR35 Forum snafu: Kate Cottrell responds to the PCG
Following the disastrous launch of the IR35 Business Entity Tests last week the tension amongst members of the IR35 Forum, the group established to steer ongoing IR35 reforms, has been palpable. This was brought to a head on Friday when the PCG issued a statement condemning fellow Forum participant Kate Cottrell of Bauer & Cottrell, claiming her commentary on events … [Link]
FreelanceSwitch
Top Freelance Jobs from Job Board – Week 3, May
Looking for a new client? The FreelanceSwitch job board is a great resource of freelance gigs and opportunities. These opportunities are in various fields, from development to writing to design, and come from a wide range of potential clients. The job board is hand-moderated by dedicated staff and volunteers from the freelance community. Each week, we’ll feature a selection of … [Link]
10 Ways to Eliminate Distractions
One of the fundamental principles of productivity is that in order to get things done, you gotta focus. And that necessary focus requires that you eliminate as many distractions as possible — not always an easy task with the Internet, coworkers and busy phones calling to you from every direction. Here’s how to block out the Siren’s call of distractions, … [Link]
Video Pick: How To Find Good Clients
View engaging conference lectures, interesting how to discussions, and high quality freelance advice via video here on FreelanceSwitch. This week we look at How To Find Good Clients by FreelanceJam. Freelancers not only need to know how to find clients, they need to know how to find good clients. In this episode, the FreelanceJam duo Brian and Dave break down … [Link]
The Wealthy Freelancer
The “Peanut Butter” Strategy for Getting More Business
About the author: Steve Slaunwhite coaches freelancers in how to get all the ideal clients and great-paying projects they want. To book your FREE 30-minute coaching session, email steve at steve@steveslaunwhite.com. It’s often been said that if you go the extra mile for your clients, you’ll be rewarded with more repeat business and referrals. That’s true. But you don’t necessarily have … [Link]
Hear Ed LIVE Tomorrow on BlogTalkRadio
Hi folks, Ed here. We’ve been invited back for a live interview on Sandra Lee Schubert’s talk show, Wild Woman Network: Conversations with Creative Vagabonds, Thinkers and Innovators. You might have heard Pete’s interview a few weeks back, now it’s my turn. Hope you join me there — here are the details: Topic: Tips and advice on life as a … [Link]
Catch Pete Live on BlogTalkRadio Tomorrow
Hey everyone, Just a quick post to let you know I’m being interviewed tomorrow on BlogTalkRadio’s Wild Woman Network: Conversations with Creative Vagabonds, Thinkers and Innovators. Topic: Tips and advice on life as a freelancer, with a peek at some great stuff from the forthcoming TWF book (yes, book!), The Wealthy Freelancer: 12 Secrets for a Great Income and an … [Link]
Elance Blog RSS Feed
Magento: The Ecommerce Solution For Your Business
Recently we've recognized the growth of Magento by showcasing companies who have used it to rebuild their core business, and even sponsoring the X.commerce Innovate Developer Conference last week. Still unsure of how Magento can help your business better sell your products? Writer and editor James Well has worked with a number of online retailers, and provides an introduction to Magento … [Link]
Web 2.0: Internet Trends for 2011
Through the first three quarters of 2011, we've seen a wide range of Internet trends develop and others sustain momentum, from the adoption of social media around the world, growth of mobile and apps, evolution of ecommerce, to the rise of Android and the consistency from Apple. These were among the key Internet trends presented earlier this week at the … [Link]
Join Elance at App Developers Conference and Hackathon
The mobile app ecosystem continues to grow and exceed everybody’s expectations, gobbling up news headlines along the way. Some recent examples include: According to a recent research report from analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of mobile app downloads worldwide will reach a staggering 98 billion downloads by 2015 1 billion apps are downloaded on the Apple app store every month, … [Link]
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1 Andy Curtis // Jan 31, 2009 at %I:%M %p
I’d have said “freelancing” involved working out of your own home or office as writers or designers do, but “self-employed” meant working on other people’s premises, which is why plumbers and electricians are self-employed.
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