The best freelance job board I have found is elance. It’s where I found my first clients, and many great ongoing clients. If I ever need to increase my client load it’s one of the first places that I look.
Continue Reading 4 comments April 16th, 2007
Communication goes a long way. Even if a project’s due date is two weeks away, send the client brief periodic updates.
This is especially helpful for you if the project scope turns out to be more then you initially expected.
For example your first update might say, “I just wanted to update you on the progress. I was able to complete a significant amount on x. However, I wasn’t aware when we initially spoke that such and such would need to be done. (or whatever). This may add some time to my initial deadline projection but of course I’ll do everything possible to reach our initial agreed upon deadline.”
Just letting the client know when something unanticipated comes up helps keep them in the loop.
Remember the golden rule: Under promise and Over deliver!
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Add comment April 10th, 2007
We’ve all been there. The list of things to do has grown so enormous that it’s second only to the mounting dirty dishes in the kitchen sink! When things get this bad it becomes paralyzing. There is so much to do that nothing gets done.
It’s times like this when you need to chunk. Take 10 minutes. Make a list - highlight the items on the list that are most time sensitive. Get yourself a cup of tea and do the first most important thing on the list.
That’s the only thing you have to do right now. Don’t even let yourself THINK about all the other things. Bang that first most important thing out in spite of everyone else who is waiting for their project. In spite of knowing a neighbor might pop in and see the state of your house. Just do it!
I bet it takes you less then an hour.
Next… Look at the list of priorities. Not the whole list. Just the highlighted items. Which one is the quickest to do? Do that one.
Now in probably an hour you have completed two critical items.
Pat yourself on the back. The momentum you just created will help you to conquer your list. Make sure to take time after each item to breathe deeply and celebrate!
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2 comments March 16th, 2007
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