I have a pet peeve about blogs/websites — sometimes the HTML code target=”_blank” which opens a link in another web browser is not used. If you’re not utilizing this code, you could be sabotaging your website and business. Implementing the code is easy and will help readers and potential clients remember your website! More importantly, […]
How Useful are Teleseminars?
I used to frequently sign up for teleseminars but I’ve become disillusioned with them for many reasons. First, most of them are usually sales/marketing platforms disguised as helpful information. I have no problem with this except that I find out about it when I call. My time is valuable to me, and I prefer not […]
Freelancers “Electronically Out” Clients that Don’t Pay
There’s a captivating article on Crains New York about freelancers taking a stand against clients that don’t pay. According to the article, “…more than 400 freelancers have electronically outed clients who haven’t paid via a website set-up by Freelancers Union.” Some of the clients include political candidates to banks to media companies. This seems extreme […]
Why Won’t Clients Return Phone Calls or Emails?
When you run a business, it’s important to be professional. This means returning phone calls and emails in a timely manner. If your clients have questions about their projects, you probably respond to them within a day or two, depending on how heavy your schedule is. If you respond to them, why wouldn’t they respond […]
The Power of Positive Marketing and Thinking
I just read a brilliant blog post by Carol Tice on the WM Freelance Connection which outlined the steps freelance writers can take to earn more profits. The key is to stop doing what you’ve been doing and hoping for the same results. Most freelance writers, including me post resumes and 30-second elevator pitches on […]