If you’re trying to make money online whether it be from a blog, writing, or another type of freelance service you’re going to have to promote yourself – that is if you’re serious about your business. If you’re new to self-promotion it can feel a bit awkward at first. With a little bit of practice and a lot of repetition you’ll begin to enjoy self-promotion and get the results you ...
Weekend Update & Freelance Jobs October 12, 2013
Happy Saturday! One of my themed weekends is in full force. Last night we carved pumpkins and watched Casper the Friendly Ghost. Today we head out to get Halloween costumes and we'll possibly even go trick or treating tonight at a campground. I also managed to dig out a few Halloween picture books for us to read. And, we still have Coraline to watch. Now I am pondering what type of spooky food ...
On Self Limiting Behavior & Getting Paid What You Deserve
Out of books to read and going into withdrawals, I hit up Amazon to see what Brian Tracy had to offer me. Since I am a huge lover of Eat That Frog, I just knew he’d have something else I’d fall in love with. I was right. Brian Tracy had several titles for me to choose from. But, since I am now getting ready to transition myself into full time freelancing The Psychology of Selling: Increase ...
4 Romantic Dates on a Budget
Dates can be expensive – whether it's paying for dinner and drinks or for cinema or theatre tickets, the bill can quickly mount up. But simple dates can be enjoyable and romantic, too. If you're trying to think up some date ideas that don't make such a dent in your wallet, here are a few ideas. Hike or bike If you're outdoorsy types, why not go for a hike or bike ride together? Taking in ...
Fall Into Savings With These 3 Frugal Halloween Tips (Plus a Cash Giveaway)
The temperature is dropping, the leaves are falling, and my favorite season is here. Fall is the time of pumpkins, sweatshirts, good food, and frugal fun. It’s also the time of two fun and festive holidays, Halloween and Thanksgiving. And since Halloween is quickly approaching it’s time to break out the candy, decorations, and costumes. Here are three frugal Halloween tips that I use and that ...
How to Write a Blog Post in Twenty Minutes
As a freelance blogger one of your big income factors is your speed. If you charge $20 for a blog post and it takes you an hour to complete it you’ll only make $20 an hour. If you can complete two or more blog posts in an hour you’ll easily be able to make $40 an hour or more. In my experience $20 is actually a pretty cheap price to charge for a blog post. So, as a freelance blogger or writer ...