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.
FreelanceSwitch » Best Freelance Advice Ever
If you could go back in time to the moment you first started freelancing, what is the single most important piece of advice you would give yourself? Would you spend more time developing a specific skill set? Would you tell yourself not to take on that CFH – Client From Hell? Would you ensure that all clients pay 100% upfront – … [Link]
Freelance Advisor » What are you willing to do for $5?
Whilst probably not the best place to find freelance work this cute new website, Fiverr.com allows you to offer the world something wonderful, as long as the price is $5. The service works Like Twitter with short, quick posts, offering random acts of kindness — and odd jobs. 
The site features some real gems: “I will plan your cross country … [Link]
Freelance Jobs » Hand Painting of Indian Folk Tale – Painting Freelance Job
I am looking to give a gift to someone. I want to have a Masala Dabba (Indian Spice Tin) painted with an allegorical story from Indian folklore. I'm looking for someone who has done some work painting or illustrating Indian folk art who can interpret the story in to an illustration on the Masala Dabba. [Link]
Freelance Jobs » A Motion Picture – Logo Design Freelance Job
im looking for someone to make me a logo for my film company. family friendly interesting and new. [Link]
Freelance Jobs » Web Application Development/UI Design – Website Design Freelance Job
Looking for strong UI Designers/Companies to design XHTML Based screens for an web application. There are 10-15 Screens need to be designed and coded in XHTML. This is not a website, purely a User Interface Design for a Online Application so who have strong User Interface/ Usability & User Experience skill may only apply for this job. We need to … [Link]
Freelance Jobs » Company Profile 7-10 pages – Presentation Design Freelance Job
Hi, I run a small business distributing digital educational products. I am currently in the process of putting together a company profile to venture into newer markets for which I would like to work with someone who can create an effective short company profile of the products I sell. All details along with product catalogs will be uploaded. Bidders with … [Link]
Freelance Jobs » 4 girls – Animation Freelance Job
I want a short animation, using 4 characters that I already have created , so that I can post on You Tube as an advertisement for my website. Please Help!@ [Link]
Freelance Jobs » New Website Design – Website Design Freelance Job
I require the creation of a cool website for e-commerce using MAGENTO COMMUNITY software designed for the sale of home, family, pet and property safety products such as GPS locators, etc. Prefer a North American designer with experience and some samples of work to show me. [Link]
Freelance Jobs » Pressure Sensor with LED readout medical application – Design and prototype – Integrated Circuit Design Freelance Job
I require a circuit design and prototype for a medical device that will convert hand grip pressure on a cylindrical object constructed of medical grade silicone to a LED Readout. The LED 5-bar readout will have red red amber amber green indicator of handgrip pressure on the cylindrical silicone bar. The bar readouts will indicate levels of pressure from soft … [Link]
Freelance Jobs » Need a copy writer – Copywriting Freelance Job
Dear ….., Sync Design Consulting firm is looking out for young writers who are keen on writing as a career. Writing …………………………… hope you guys understand how badly we are in need of a writer, if you think you can fill in this gap. We welcome [Link]
Freelance Jobs » Senior Retirement Project (non-profit) – Logo Design Freelance Job
The Senior Retirement Project is a not-for-profit organization serving the mental health and adjustment needs of fixed or limited income seniors and elders transitioning into or residing in retirement communities, or who access and rely on community centers for their psycho-social needs. Colors: Periwinkle and Pumpkin (soft orange) "Senior Retirement" should be strong. "Project" should have less focus in the … [Link]
Freelance Jobs » Learn to speak Spanish Ads – Web Content Writing Freelance Job
Affiliate Marketer looking for someone to Create Internet Ads to promote a course on how to speak Spanish fluently. I need at least 2 – 3 Ads that are engaging, will peak the readers interest, and include a call to action. Will Negotiate price per Ad. This will be a fixed project, with the possibility of more in the future. … [Link]
Freelance Jobs » Modular Multi-Platform Audio Player/Mixer – Programming Freelance Job
This is really a pretty simple programming job for someone who knows what they're doing. What I need or require: A mulit–platform audio player package in 3 levels of sophistication: 1. Straight stereo play of a file. 2. A customizable stereo blend of 3 audio files. 3. A completely interactive version of #2 where the audio files can be changed … [Link]
Freelance Jobs » Web site for techincal company – Website Design Freelance Job
I need a website layout designed for a technical company jab-tronix. I will get a feel of what I like by looking through your portfolios and when can move forward from there. thanks, Brian [Link]
Freelance Jobs » I need a website with the same/similar functionality as…. – Website Design Freelance Job
A user simply types in an address… then the system creates a flyer that produces addresses, phone numbers to local gas companies, electricty, etc. Also, it provides information for cable tv, home phone, etc. based on location too. Since different locations provide different services, we may have to do this part manually, but fortunately we'll only promoting this in a … [Link]
Freelance Jobs » Off Duty Police Details – Database Programming Freelance Job
We are looking for a system built from the ground up. This system must contain the below details. Also this system once completed must be able to be owned by us. We are not looking for any system out there that is subscription based where we are leasing to use a particular software . This is going to be a … [Link]
Freelance Jobs » Online Calculator and file upload capabilities for website – Website Programming Freelance Job
I am trying to create a website like wizard prints and need to have the calculator integrated and the capabilities to upload a file and process the file via authorize.net It would also be nice to have the preview tool to show people what the image will look like enlarged. I am open to alternative suggestions as to the easiest … [Link]
FreelanceSwitch » What Is Your Ideal Client Profile?
When you’re a traditional freelancer, you’re always constrained by your individual capacity to produce work. In fact, after talent, knowledge and experience, time is your most important resource. And since there are only so many hours in a week, you need to treat that time with great care. That includes qualifying every potential opportunity to make sure it’s a good fit … [Link]
Freelance Advisor » Book of the week: Screw Work Let’s Play
John Williams believes that work doesn’t have be a chore. After itching for something more than the corporate 9 to 5, John went independent and discovered the joys of being paid for things he would happily do for free. John’s interests and work eventually led him to coach other aspiring players. How to do what you love and get paid … [Link]
Freelance Advisor » Got a website design? Get professional feedback.
Concept Feedback is a handy resource for freelance designers and anyone who’s in the business of creating a logo, website or brand concept. The idea behind the site is to create a professional online community where designers and visual creatives offer feedback on the design projects of others. It’s particularly useful for freelancers who are not in a position to … [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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