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Category Archives: freelancing
Letting the Client Tell Their Story
A new customer called this past week to explain his needs. He’s a friend, so the conversation occasionally drifted into personal items as expected. However, one thing I noticed after checking my clock was that the initial call about work … Continue reading
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Working for Geniuses
Recently, it occurred to me that I’m not nearly as much of a genius as I used to think I was. This is not done with a great deal of sadness, merely a pragmatic realization (one of my father’s favorite … Continue reading
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The Most Important Questions to Ask a New Client
While I’ve written previously about the two most important questions you should ask when given a new task or assignment, since I just picked up a new client recently, I thought I’d take a step back and address the sorts … Continue reading
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Alternative Methods of Payment
If you’re like me, you grew up with the notion of getting a regular paycheck in return for your labor. However, there are alternative methods of payment available to the freelancer–they just might involve delayed gratification or a bit of … Continue reading
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Contracting vs. Consulting
A while back, I read a book on consulting, and it occurred to me, given the advice being given and the types of activities described, that I am not, in fact, a consultant. I am a contractor.
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