"My clients can't afford higher rates." When more than 330 business owners and self-employed professionals checked off reasons why their income was not going through the roof, this statement was chosen more often than any other. If you're tempted to agree that what clients can afford limits you,...
Have you ever stepped your way through the sales process only to be disappointed by your prospect's objection to your price? This situation unfolds all too regularly for many small business owners. The other day I was talking to Joan who was lamenting how she’d spent a ton of time developing a...
The need for good proposals - the business kind, not the marriage kind - struck me again a couple of days ago, when I received a poor proposal. I had talked on the phone with a sales rep, and then she followed up with a proposal. You know what? Her proposal was even worse than her live sales...
24% of remote workers are happier and more productive. Why?… Flexibility. When you work remotely, you’re awarded freedoms you’ve never had in a co-located job. Those newfound freedoms from flexible work arrangements can lead you to be a stronger worker and a better employee, while HR is...
Everyone always talks about getting yourself organized for the Job Search, but no one really offers practical advice on how to do it. Oh yes, they say to keep adequate records, but they give little more in the way of advice. Well now you'll have it. I'm going to tell you how to get yourself...
It will help to increase your value to employers and could be the secret to getting paid what you're worth. I don't know you, but I know a lot about you. That's what makes the internet such an incredible resource. I can sit here writing about you and you can sit there in awe of my amazing insight....
Why my account is suspended by JL team? An account is suspended if the account holder violate our Terms of Use. Below are some typical violation 1. Post contact information 2. Deposit using unauthorized credit card or paypal account 3. Failure to respond/reply during the dispute with...
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...
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...
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...
