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Prospecting Tips for Freelancers

January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Being a freelancer means you've always got to have an eye out for new business opportunities.  How do you do it? I'm quite lucky to be in the writing business, as it's one of those places where there will always be someone in need of compelling content. As long as there are products to sell … [Read more...]

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Hiring on Job Boards – Which is Right for You?

August 10, 2011 By 1 Comment

One of the frustrations I hear from professionals in my network is it can be very difficult to be heard on the internet – there’s so much noise and so many distractions, it’s nearly impossible to find your next employee when posting online. The people I work with and the companies that hire me … [Read more...]

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36 Tools For Freelancers

July 5, 2011 By 6 Comments

36 Tools in 8 Categories For Freelancers: New and Experienced No matter how big my business grows, I’m still happy to think of myself as a freelancer (hmm, maybe freelancepreneur ).  I love the freelance community (online and offline), I love the opportunities to work with amazing small and … [Read more...]

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Does #YYJ need a FreelanceCamp?

June 8, 2011 By 4 Comments

Hi Freelancers and wannabe freelancers in Victoria and Vancouver Island. We're trying to find out if there's enough interest in a freelancecamp in our community - and would love to have your feedback. Not sure what a freelancecamp is?  Part education session, part networking session, part group … [Read more...]

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Are You a Leader, or in a Leadership Role?

June 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I've got a new post on WorkAwesome.com- part of the Envato network. They offer you tips and tricks to make the most out of your workday:  how to get ahead, how to get by, and what you can do to enjoy it a bit more. Today's post is about Leaders vs. those in a leadership role - here's a … [Read more...]

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How McDonalds made me McAwesome

November 15, 2009 By 7 Comments

OK – I know the Golden Arches have served billions and billions, and yeah, maybe there is some evidence that eating there every day might not be the best way to a rock star body, but McDonalds helped me be great at every job since I hung up my apron and wiped off my flipper. If you’ve worked … [Read more...]

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