freelancer of the day

14.05.12  How coffee shops can make the best substitute offices  |  Tired of working in the library or from home? Or maybe you just want to get out of the office for a change of scenery? Here's a guide to what to look for in coffee shops - Freelance Switch.

11.05.12  Kickstart guide to breaking into freelance illustration  |  Want to start a career in freelance illustration? Check out some great advice from five talented freelance illustrators at Freelance Switch.

07.05.12  7 ways to deal with the isolation of freelancing  |  Making the move from a fast-paced, full-time job to freelancing can be a massive adjustment. Check out some helpful tips from Carol Cole-Frowe, a veteran journalist and full-time freelancer, to make the move a little easier.

04.05.12  Why every freelancer should have a blog of their own  |  Zac Johnson is an online marketer with 15 years of experience. He's also a blogger and the founder of PPC.org. Check out his article on why he thinks the benefits of having your own blog are limitless.

02.05.12  Where and how did famous authors get their inspiration?   |  If you've ever suffered from writers' block, or wondered how authors come up with their fantastic storylines (and opening lines), you'll enjoy this article.

25.04.12  Set yourself apart to boost your career as a feature writer  |  GetSmarter is a high-touch online education company that works together with top universities and industry experts. They're offering R500 off the UCT (CFMS) Feature Writing short course. It's presented part-time and entirely online throughout South Africa - ideal for freelancers... 

24.04.12 Get paid without hassles  |  We’ve had several freelancers contact us recently asking for advice on handling clients who have not paid them. Implementing the advice in this article could mean you never again have trouble getting payment from a client.

BONUS: We’ve included some guideline terms and conditions for your client contracts.

24.04.12  10 small but important reasons I don't miss working in a 'traditional' job  |  From Tiffany Markman's The Stable Door – Issue 12.

24.04.12  Straight from the horse's mouth  |  Our monthly feature: an interview with a freelance designer. Meet Marnhe du Plooy...

23.04.12  Ditch these time-wasting habits  |  One of the biggest time wasters for freelancers might be to mull over what you’ve left behind to become one. Check out some more time-wasting habits to avoid at 200K Freelancer.

20.04.12  7 words all freelancers should utter  |  Kay White, communication and mentoring expert at Way Forward Solutions, shares some valuable insights on how to put yourself forward in that next client meeting. Learn more at Freelance UK.

16.04.12  The psychology of fairness and how it affects freelance businesses  |  Check out this interesting theory and clever ways to deliver extra value, without increasing costs - Fuel Your Creativity.