South African Writer, Copywriter and Editor
I’m fairly sure I’m not the only freelancer that checks the SAFREA (South African Freelancers’ Association) website almost weekly to generate quotes. Right, guys? It’s just so useful to have a guideline of what freelancers should be charging in South […]
It’s hard to say no to work and even harder to say no to clients with whom you’ve got some history. And, when your business is new and clients are few, you probably find yourself accepting jobs and client behaviour […]
Starting a blog is one thing. Keeping it up, quite another. Business blogs are usually fuelled by a passion for the industry and having plenty to say (remember those days?) but can take a major knock when the writer is running […]
A few weeks back, I quoted on website content for a fairly small business. Not only is the business small, but it is also niche, aimed at a very small section of the global market. He replied to my quote […]
I’m actually not sure if it’s because I’m a: Woman Entrepreneur Woman entrepreneur …but, I’ve noticed that many people have a bit of a dim view of those that work from home or own their own business. I have a […]
I feel strongly about not making too many rules about social media. The very nature of social media is that it isn’t rigid. It’s dynamic, fluid, personal…social! Still, it also seems to be the breeding ground of opportunistic takers-of-advantage. As […]
Blogging is getting smarter and more useful all the time. And that’s the trick. To be a success, it must be useful. It must help someone, fill a need. And, when it comes to monetizing blogs, sponsored blog posts are […]
With hundreds of millions of blogs floating around the Internet, it’s crucial that you set yours apart if you want to get noticed. A good blog is about (MUCH) more than being a sounding board or a platform to vent […]
Guidelines to writing an excellent freelancer contract
