Having published freelance blogs for almost three years now, we receive dozens of emails each week from readers asking how to get that "edge" on landing a telecommuting job. Our mantra is, "Network, network, network and begin your search in your own back yard." How? Tell everyone you meet that you...
Susan began to notice a pattern related to her bouts of anxiety. Every Sunday evening, while reviewing her work schedule for Monday, she would feel frustrated, and had difficulty concentrating on the simplest task. These symptoms also appeared during the week, both on and off the job. She just...
Finding it harder to make ends meet? You're not alone. Many people believe that even $100 more a month would make a difference but they don't see a raise or big-time bonus in their future. More than a few folks earn money on the side, selling stuff on eBay, designing handmade greeting cards or...
Getting started working at home can be a real challenge, but there are certain steps you can take to make the transition easier. The following is a list of things that I have found to be essential when searching for and starting up a new work at home business. Think about what you like to do and...
Whether you temp by career choice, as a stop gap to finding a permanent position, or as a fill-in between classes, you have the ability to stand out. With the continued lack of both permanent and temporary positions during the current ‘jobless recovery,’ your attitude and professionalism can...
Freelancing, a term introduced by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), is when you work without being committed to an employer. With development of internet and communication technology, there has been a dramatic rise in the number of people going their own way and leaving behind the cubicles. You are...
Pre-pandemic, remote work was already gaining in popularity. Now, as business leaders consider how a return to normalcy may look, remote work has gone from a temporary stopgap to a long-term reality. Driving the continued growth of remote work are benefits such as cost savings, improved...
I am looking to telecommute or work-at-home. I have no idea where to start or what to do. I am willing to go back to school, but I don't even know where to start. Do you have any suggestions? If you don't know where to start then how in the heck do you think I would know?...
Home based work scams prey on people's willingness to believe, a desperate hope that an opportunity will help them to achieve their goal of working from home. When the scammer runs off with their money, that's not all they steal -- they also steal their dreams. Although it's hard to tell with...
When a request for proposal (RFP) comes in, you get excited! It’s a chance to earn income, develop more business contacts, and expand your client base. You work your little heart out in order to be thorough, compelling, and professional. Everything is in place. Your RFP is geared to show why...
