Beyond the Rhetoric

I’ve stated many times before that one of the appeals to running a freelance writing business is that I am able to enjoy a more flexible schedule. With a little bit of forethought and careful planning, it is possible to visit the zoo on a weekday while everyone else is grinding away at a regular [...]

The real estate mogul famous for his toupee is coming back to television this Sunday. The eighth season of The Apprentice premieres this Sunday night, giving Donald Trump another chance to boss around a few other rich people. Given the popularity of the first Celebrity Apprentice (Piers Morgan was the eventual winner), it only makes [...]

Which do you value more: time or money? I got into a discussion the other day regarding the decisions that many of us make on a daily basis, effectively choosing between time and money. For example, freelancers and other entrepreneurs oftentimes work much longer hours than their conventional 9-to-5 counterparts, because we are always “on [...]

I’m feeling a little out of it today, so it’s good that it’s What’s Up Wednesdays. As you know, this is my weekly tour of the blogosphere, sharing some of the cool posts that I encountered earlier in the week. I still have to do some writing for my clients, but at least the main [...]

Are you thinking about a career in freelance writing or design? Have you already launched your freelancing career, but you don’t really know the best way to approach the industry? The truth of the matter is that there is no single “best” way to go about running your business, but we can take look to [...]