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Comment on Remembering How to Relax by Weekend Reading: My fav’s from this week: 6/18/10 | Heather Villa

Weekend Reading: My fav’s from this week: 6/18/10 | Heather Villa — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:47:30 +0000

[...] Remembering How to Relax – Leaving work behind can be tough at times. . How effective can you truly be if you’re tired, stressed and your family is not speaking to you? Just one of the many great points in this read. I recommend this to everyone, not just business owners. [...]

Comment on GROWFAST by Dump the Duds

Dump the Duds — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:11:54 +0000

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Comment on Overworked and underpaid? STOP IT! by Trish

Trish — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:46:48 +0000

Good points Thomas…it IS important for a freelancer to be realistic about the value they bring to the market and charge accordingly. In plain English, I mean that it’s important to clearly understand how much experience and skill one brings to the job and set the price to match that.

And about the passion…right again. Except that if the passion isn’t there, it’s not a good idea to continue. Find the line of work or service that DOES excite, energize, and inspire. These days, passion isn’t a “nice to have” thing in one’s business–it is IMPERATIVE.

Thanks Thomas!

Trish

Comment on Overworked and underpaid? STOP IT! by Thomas Lukasik

Thomas Lukasik — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:38:27 +0000

“Another reason may be that they’re doing work that they’re not fully qualified to do, or they are not passionate about the work that they do, and so it takes them much longer than it should to create deliverables.

Unlike an employer, a client can’t be expected to, and typically won’t pay more for their work products because they take longer to produce.”

Sorry.. don’t mean to SPAM but I accidentally fired off my comments anonymously; I’m repeating them here with an identity.

Comment on Programs by Two Ways to Blow Past the Recession

Two Ways to Blow Past the Recession — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:22:52 +0000

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Comment on The right tool for the job… by Bobbie Sue

Bobbie Sue — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:05:06 +0000

Gawd — whooo took this photo???? Great website! Very informative.

Comment on Why do you do what you do? by Kate Eaton

Kate Eaton — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:14:17 +0000

You’re absolutely on target–none of us have time to simply coast in our jobs any longer. If we aren’t creating something meaningful with all those hours, why are we there? In a time of national crisis, it seems to me that innovation and creativity, rather than corporate conformity, should be most highly rewarded. That doesn’t, however, seem to be the case.

Although it’s truly been a struggle to live “free”, spending an hour in corporate America has me looking for the exits. Thanks for your usual insightful comments.

Comment on What does your rate say about you? by eddy was here

eddy was here — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:48:43 +0000

I think it is all about the image you make for yourself. Confidence is key.
But the price should (honestly) reflect quality and expertise.

That’s what I believe clients see with your rate, but sometimes that mirror is a little foggy.

Comment on What does your rate say about you? by Teresa

Teresa — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:38:28 +0000

I’ve flip flopped between hourly rates and per project rates. I feel my rate communicates my worth, but do prospective clients see that when talking or emailing with me? I know my level of expertise and my value. But I am pretty sure I just haven’t broken through to those potentials that will truly understand, value and appreciate my rate and the quality of work and partnership that comes with it.

Comment on Programs by What I learned at FreelanceCamp San Antonio

What I learned at FreelanceCamp San Antonio — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:33:55 +0000

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