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21.05.13  How to build an online business from the ground up  |  Launching your own online business takes far more than just technical know-how and entrepreneurial flair. Self-belief and determination will make the real difference. Check out this super helpful article at Freelance Switch.

 
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17.05.13  7 ways to survive freelancing  |  Dave Thackeray is an experienced speaker on how digital marketing helps businesses sell more stuff. He's also written two marketing books. Check out his great advice on the things you have to pay attention to as a freelancer - via Business 2 Community.

 
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13.05.13  10 freelancing rules of thumb  |  "Rule #5: For every ten new people you talk to, five will call you back. Three will try you on an assignment. One will turn out to be a long-term client with a decent budget. Somewhere in there will also be a lunatic. Just hope it’s not the one with the money." Check out the rest at The Freelancery.

 
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10.05.13  What does freelance success look like?  |  For many freelancers, being successful means that you're able to pay rent every month. For the veterans, it usually means having artistic freedom and a good quality of life. Check out this interesting article at The Guardian.

 
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06.05.13  5 sure-fire routes to freelancing success  |  Did you know that in America, one in three workers are freelancers. But freelancing is on the rise worldwide. Some freelance by choice, others do it to supplement existing income, and others do it because full-time work can be hard to find. If you're thinking of starting a career as a freelancer, keep these five tips in mind from Mashable.

 
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03.05.13  Why I gave up a steady paycheck to freelance  |  Lindsay Cross was a full-time data analyst. After careful consideration, she said goodbye to the steady paycheck and started freelancing - all in the name of job satisfaction. Lindsay is now an associate editor at Mommyish. Read her cool story at Forbes.

 
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24.04.13  So you think you can ‘lance?  |  Jo Duxbury sheds some light on how to get started as a freelancer.

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24.04.13  Using social media to shamelessly self-promote as a freelancer  |  Self-proclaimed seasoned show-off and writer of The Stable Door column, Tiffany Markman explains how to flaunt your skills on social media.

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22.04.13  How to score the guest posts that will get your freelance blog noticed  |  Do you blog about your freelance work, but your blog only ranks on page 63 of a Google search? Have you tried to guest post? It's tough to get on the big blogs, but it can be done. Check out Freelance Switch's seven tips on how to line up some high-profile guest posts.