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Will layoffs cause a freelance tsunami?

January 2, 2010 by Jake Poinier

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Dr. Freelance, I’ve got quite a few friends in the newspaper business who’ve been laid off in recent months, and many of them are hanging up a shingle as a freelancer. Do you think this is going to lower prices and/or create more competition for freelance gigs? — Freelance Tsunami Watcher

Freelance Tsunami Watcher, I’ve seen the same thing, with tons of friends (in all types of media, not just papers) who’ve lost their jobs in the past year. It’s pretty awful. There are several factors to my answer: [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Manage Your Freelance Business Tagged With: economy, Freelance Forecast, freelance lifestyle, trends

How to cure the new-client jitters

December 26, 2009 by Jake Poinier

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Dr. Freelance, I’m relatively new to freelancing–I’ve been at it just over a year. I love it once I have an assignment, but I still sort of freak out in a first client meeting. I’m confident in my abilities as a writer and editor, but I’m not sure I’m coming across as professionally as I should. (Actually, I’m sure I’m not.) What can I do to get rid of the new-client jitters?–Sweaty Palms Springs

SPS, I think we all like the concept of having a new client meeting. We’re daydreaming about the interesting projects, future referrals, and, of course, the dollar signs…but sometimes, we load it up psychologically so that we’re too focused on “not blowing it.” (Especially in a lousy economy or when you’re just starting out.) [Read more…]

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The Doctor Is IN

December 19, 2009 by Jake Poinier

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Is your freelance business as healthy as you’d like it to be? Dr. Freelance specializes in diagnosing common, chronic and exotic freelance ailments as well as prescribing smart business cures. So, if you’re looking for the doctor who can help: Take two clients…and call me in the morning.

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August 6, 2000 by Jake Poinier

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August 4, 2000 by Jake Poinier

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August 2, 2000 by Jake Poinier

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