Friday, February 24, 2012

Freelance vs Regular full time job

Freelance vs Regular full time job?
what's the pros and cons of each of them. I am a graphic & web designer which one is suitable for me.
Technology - 2 Answers
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Pisu, no one can tell you which one is suitable for you. YOU have to make that decision. If you are unable to make such a decision, then full time work is probably better for you since it will have structure. Freelance is great because you get to decide when you work and what jobs you do. However, jobs are not guaranteed and it can be hard to make a name for yourself. Full time is great because you have consistent employment. You may end up doing less challenging or fun things, but you aren't worried about your next paycheck.
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Freelance Job Pros: 1. You are your own boss 2. You can work anytime, anywhere and anyhow you like 3. Opportunities to work on multiple projects on a pay rate you want Cons: 1. No stability or job security 2. Boredom or Lack of Motivation 3. Lack of employment benefits ( health insurance, retirement, 401k, unemployment ) Regular Job Pros: 1. Job security 2. Employment benefits 3. Regular monthly Income Cons: 1. Stagnation or lack of career growth 2. Daily Commute 3. Limited opportunities for development and entrepreneurship



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Monday, February 20, 2012


I have a day job but am trying to get more into freelance writing. I've been out of the loop, any suggestions
Just looking for some Internet resources, possible gigs, etc. I'm a former journalist and currently do technical writing for a non-profit agency investigating acts of heroism. (Carnegie Hero Fund Commission).
Careers & Employment - 5 Answers
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in. I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box. Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. Research, research, research รข€“ this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant: * Start and Run a Profitable Freelance Writing Business: Your Step- By-Step Business Plan (Self-Counsel Business Series) by Christine A. Adamec * How to Become a Fulltime Freelance Writer: A Practical Guide to Setting Up a Successful Writing Business at Home (Road Map to Your Writing Career) by Michael A. Banks * The Well-Fed Writer: Financial Self-Sufficiency As a Freelance Writer in Six Months or Less by Peter Bowerman * The Freelance Success Book: Insider Secrets for Selling Every Word You Write (Write It, Sell It) by David Taylor * Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer: How to Win Top Writing Assignments by Jenna Glatzer I also posted links to some free articles in the source box. Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Start a blog and ask the same question!.. 1. reviews on new food joints 2. movie reviews 3. abt Carnegie Hero Fund Commmission This might free ur hand....then u can take on more better subjects.. ciao!
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Yeah i have a suggestion smoke a joint and sleep then the next day just write about anything.
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To get possible gigs as a freelance writer, I suggest you check out the following websites. There are many businesses looking for help in writing and these websites allow you to find possible work for you: http://www.elance.com http://www.rentacoder.com/ (there are many looking for website editors and technical writers) http://www.guru.com/ http://www.writershome.com/index.html (specifically for writers) http://www.getafreelancer.com/ (copywriting and proofreading work) http://www.smarterwork.com/ The requests for bids always comes with maximum bid they want for the project, timeline of the project and the bidding close date. Good luck.
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U can do home based job thru internet as is being done by me. It is data conversion job of converting pdf file into ms word doc. To get this job, one should be resident of India and proficient in ms word



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Thursday, February 16, 2012

how do i become an illustrator? freelance

how do i become an illustrator? freelance?
i have been an artist all my life and i believe the only thing i could really do to be truly happy is make art. i am trying to get little freelance jobs if i can find any. i have started posting an ad on my local classifieds. it states that i am a graduate of sheridan college , 2006. and that i focus mainly on traditional forms of art and if anyone is in need of an illustrator they can email me fore examples of my work. anyone have any tips for me on how to get noticed and start working for people?
Drawing & Illustration - 2 Answers
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A good bet for freelancing is looking on line. Depending on where you are, freelance illustration jobs are hard to come by. You might check your local paper's advertising department to see if they have ad clients who might need an illustrator. If you notice the ad for a local business that could be punched up with your illustrations, you could contact the business directly. Another source of work could be public relations and advertising companies. Your local library may have an area where they display the work of local artists. If your work is on display with contact information you could get some work that way. I assume you have a business card and brochure ready to hand out to people you might meet who ask what you do for a living. There is a website for freelancers. You might check it out as well.
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You need a portfolio. It's always best to have one printed that you can take with you for interviews or future clients. But seeing as everyone is on the internet super high way, having a online portfolio is great as well. When I started i did free work for coffee shops and such to get my work out there. I also did paintings and flyer's for local pubs. People would ask "who did that" and these people would have my card. The card would have my website as well as my email. That really helped me. It's great to do what you love. I think there are not enough people in this world who do that. Go for it. It won't be easy, but the reward is worth it



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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Can anyone help me find a job from home

Can anyone help me find a job from home?

I am a single mom. I hate my job but for now it pays bills. Some of them. I have been doing research FOREVER online to see if there are any jobs that are available for me to work from home. I did find one freelancing job but unfortunately i currently dont have access to a computer untill saturday. I need a job that does not require a computer, for now. I looked at mailing from home or stuffing envelopes and they all have been labeled as SCAM. SO please HELP!!!
Other - Business & Finance - 2 Answers
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Print & Publication design: What should they pay me, freelance vs part time position

Print & Publication design: What should they pay me, freelance vs part time position?
I was offered a job last week and need to determine a fair salary. Originally the job was a freelance position offering 30 hours a week in print design work (paid on an hourly rate). The person who had this job was responsible for the design and layout of a 16 page magazine, light ad sales, and other design work such as brochures. I do not know how much this person was paid, but I do know he had the time to take other freelance jobs on the side with other businesses. This job was transformed into a part time position and offered to me. The hours would still remain around 30 a week, but in addition to the above duties, I will also be the editor of the magazine and have to write articles, take photographs, and do copy editing. The job comes with no health insurance, and working 30 hours a week, I won't be able to take a significant 2nd job. For all this work, what would be a fair hourly rate?
Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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30 hours a week, all that work, and no benefits? Sounds like they are taking advantage of you. I'd ask for at least $20 an hour. I'm amazed at how many employers call 30 hours a week part time lately, just so they can avoid paying benefits



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Saturday, February 4, 2012

How do I freelance until full time teaching job comes up?

How do I freelance until full time teaching job comes up?

I have just graduated from college and have my teaching degree in art education. I've registered with 7 school districts to substitute teach for ANY subject. I'm not called that often, and I still have full-time bills! I can't be locked down to another full time job, because I need to be available to substitute teach. It is a Catch-22! The best way to get a full time teaching job is through substituting at the schools. My question is, that I have oodles of time "waiting" to get a substitute job here and there. Does anyone know of any good freelancing that you can basically have some leeway in scheduling? I would do nearly anything (pick-up orders, type papers, courthouse recording, etc.) I just need flexibility in case a school does call! Thanks for any help with ideas or suggestions!
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You can start teaching your own classes, and maybe even partner up with local art studios to help promote it. When I started photography, I contacted pet stores and said that if they let me photograph customers in their store then I would split the proceeds. They would put up flyers and make a big deal over those photo days - ended up being very lucrative. So you can offer classes on the weekend or evenings (which will not conflict if you get a substituting job during the day) and charge people either per session or for a 6 week course. Create the schedule of what you will be doing and promote it in the local art stores. You can see if there is a studio or art store that has room for small classes and see if you can do some sort of profit sharing - and remember, you are getting their customers back through their doors for each session, so don't need to be too generous ;) You can also advertise private art sessions (not sure what your specialty is) on craigslist, you can probably find some students there that want to advance their skills. My boyfriend started teaching French a while ago and found a full schedule's worth of students on there - which provided him with the ability to teach full-time.
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Hi Ada, I must commend you for the zeal and curiosity. Actually it takes much guts for one to decide on what to do that will really bring success to him or her. Now that you have made your mind, you are in the right corner because what you have chosen will earn you good money if you can write well. Having decided to be a freelance writer, you have made a good choice. Freelance writers are in demand all over the internet and its growing on a daily basis. More and more people are starting online businesses, which is good news/market for you as a freelance writer. Since this is your dream, you really should pursue it while you wait for the teaching job to call you. With the high demand for this talent, you can write your own paycheck! However, you are expected to do some of this as a freelancer, viz; Write content for webmasters and business owners who need new information, write for bloggers to posts for blogs, write articles for traffic generation and page ranking. These are just a few of the tasks you may want to undertake when you become a freelance writer. With all these you can start and as you progress, you can get more business and other options as a freelance writer. Solution
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Please suggest me some good sites for freelance bloggers in India

Please suggest me some good sites for freelance bloggers in India?
Please suggest me some good sites for freelance bloggers in India I am searching for websites where freelance blogging jobs are posted and websites where we can register/post our resumes for freelance blogging jobs in India
Search Engine Optimization - 1 Answers
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dear there huge numbers of freelance blogger websites. find there and get result http://freelanceswitch.com/finding/the-monster-list-of-freelancing-job-sites/ good luck



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