Freelancers are constantly on the look-out for new clients. But one thing we often overlook are opportunities in telecommuting. Telecommuting, strictly speaking, is not the same as freelancing. Telecommuters are employees but are able to perform their work at home, or anywhere else. Sometimes, telecommuters need to report to the office for meetings. Other times,…
Author Archives: Alexis
How to Break Into a New Freelancing Niche
I’ve been feeling like a rookie freelancer all over again. It’s because I decided to get into a different freelancing niche. Let me tell you, it’s been difficult, slow going, exciting, unnerving, energizing and mind boggling all at the same time. My Niche Journey Sometime last year, I became restless and wanted to focus on…
Forget New Year’s Resolutions! Make This Instead
As you may have deduced from my un-resolution post at Freelance Folder and this blog post title, I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions. They’re so… common, and I would hate to be like everybody else (maybe that’s one of the reasons I’m a freelancer?). Now if making resolutions works for you — if they…
Most Popular Savvy Freelancer Posts of 2011
Before we bid adieu to 2011, let’s take a look at the most popular posts in The Savvy Freelancer for 2011. This list is based on the number of page views, as well as the number of comments on each post. I didn’t use any scientific formula, so you’ll just have to take my word…
Best and Worst Freelancing Advice of 2011
If you’re a freelancer, it’s easy to get freelancing advice. You can invest in books, coaching programs, and bootcamps for freelancers. Even if you’re bootstrapping, you won’t run out of freelancing advice from blogs, free webinars (ahem), not to mention well-meaning friends and relatives. The bottom line is, you can find a lot of guidance…
My 2011 Freelancing Gratitude List
It’s that time of year when we take stock of the past and give thanks for all the blessings we’ve received. I know, this post is late for Thanksgiving, but it’s always a good time to focus on the good things that have come to us. It helps put things into perspective and makes us…
Appreciating Clients This Coming Holiday Season
I am in a panic! It’s Thanksgiving in the US in a couple of days and I have prepared nothing — nada, zilch, zero — to show my appreciation to my clients. This time last year, I was inspired. I had a terrific idea for a client gift and commissioned the talented Willie Hewes to…
Freelancers: What’s On Your Christmas Wish List?
I’m writing a holiday piece for Freelance Folder and I need your help. All I ask is that you tell me what’s on your wish list this coming holidays — something(s) you want that you think will really help you succeed as a freelancer. All I Want For Christmas… To get things started, I’m sharing…
Poll: Are You Feeling The Pressure?
Now that we’re at the homestretch of 2011, I’ve been feeling a lot of pressure. Emails, blog posts and even entire products are being created to help us “end the year big,” “sprint towards the finish line,” and “make it the best year ever.” I usually just ignore all this, but lately I couldn’t help…
Closing Out Sale!
My birthday is coming up (hint, hint!) just passed and I’m taking this opportunity to do what I’ve been wanting to do for the past few months: close the Savvy Freelancing store. Relax, this is good news for you, because starting today until November 8, 2011, you can buy any product from the store at…
