Have you ever spoken with a prospect for your services who asks, “Why should I choose you?” If so, perhaps a certain reason came to mind...

To initiate (or continue) a recurring ezine or newsletter for freelance and consulting clients requires a substantial commitment of time,...

One of the biggest names in copywriting has sent out a newsletter recommending that freelance writers not telephone businesses for...

When phoning prospects to land freelance and consulting assignments, the classic reason to welcome the NOs is because each NO takes us...

We freelancers and consultants find that completing the assignments we land is hard work. With experience it gets a little easier and...

Personal coaching and marketing coaching are not at all the same thing, but it has taken me awhile to recognize fully the difference...

Last week I had pains and stiffness in my neck and shoulders. What could it mean? I checked out my copy of You Can Heal Your Life by...

In the marketing of services, the distinction between B2B and B2C—business-to-business versus business-to-consumer—is widely recognized....

Feeling kind of frustrated lately? It happens. Today I’d like to suggest ways to resolve two entirely different frustrations. The first...

It happened again this morning. I received another ezine recommending that I phone executives before their offices open so that I can...

Corporate clients spend down this year’s funds and plan next year’s initiatives in November. Put yourself on their radar to get in on the...

Specific corporate jobs exist for many valid reasons and contributing to profits is only one of them. The same is true in freelancing and...

I have hit an important milestone this week. Specifically, I am taking a course on how to publicize the book I will soon publish, and I...

As freelancers and consultants, some of us spend considerable time writing. The writing may be for our clients or it may be for our own...

I recently wrote some articles about fiverr.com and other low-paying job boards. I was rather negative towards the practice. However, it...

I remember exactly where I was when I was first introduced to the concept of personal branding. I was going through the day’s mail and...

I recently wrote about my issues with people who purchase freelancer services on Fiverr. However, as I continue to ponder the issue, I am...

First, let’s define Fiverr. It’s a job board where you can hire someone for a specific task for $5. Read that again. Not $5 per minute....

I’d appreciate your help. I am researching the use of contracts by freelancers and consultants, towards understanding how these documents...

I started freelance writing in 1991, and over the years I’ve set prices on a wide array of projects using several criteria. I developed...