7 of the Most Reliable Mobile Wi-Fi Devices
- February 3 2015
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Anyone that needs to carry on work as normal while on the go requires a wireless connection. This is especially true for those who work as a freelance writer; being able to get on online to conduct research, write, send documents, access files and information is absolutely essential to their work. With the rise in popularity of freelance writers, the need for reliable, powerful and mobile Wi-Fi devices has grown even more in recent years. The market is flooded with a large number of companies offering these services; here are the 7 most reliable companies and what they have to offer. 1. The Karma Hotspot This powerful Wi-Fi hub is a pocket-sized mobile hotspot that is set up with a Read More
How to Stop Paying High PayPal Fees for Freelance Work
- January 23 2015
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As a freelancer you are likely used to dealing with high PayPal fees if that is your regular payment method. However, you may not be aware that there actually is a means of avoiding the annoying PayPal fees that are potentially losing you hundreds if not thousands of dollars every year. This fee loophole comes in the form of PayPal Business Payments. You can select this option when invoicing your clients through Harvest or Freshbook among other invoice programs. With this service you will only be charged a flat rate of 50 cents for every transaction, instead of PayPal’s usual 2 to 3 percent. Here are a few things to know about the PayPal Business Payment feature. How PayPal Business Read More
7 Ways to Make the Revision Process Less Stressful
- January 9 2015
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Editing is just a natural part of the entire writing process. Instead, of fearing this process it’s more beneficial to simply take it head on and embrace the process of analyzing, reviewing, proofreading and editing in order to perfect your piece of writing. Keep in mind that this will not only improve the quality of your writing, but it will also ensure that you are producing effective content. Learning how to effectively revise your writing is a crucial step for writers, business professionals and students who want to produce high-quality work. Here are some steps to keep this process as stress-free as possible. Allow Some Time Between Revising and Writing It’s recommended that Read More
7 Tax Deductible Expenses for the Freelancer
- December 1 2014
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As a freelancer you may like getting a head start on your taxes, since there is more record keeping involved, which means more work for you. Luckily, as you’re getting prepared to file your taxes this year as a freelancer or in proper terms a “sole proprietor”, you may not be aware that you can take a lot of small business related tax reductions. Here are seven tax-deductible expenses as a freelance writer. Business Expenses Many freelancers, especially those that write, run a pretty lightweight business when it comes to their expenses. All you really need is a laptop, and perhaps some stationary and coffee. However, even if you don’t end up spending hundreds of dollars each month Read More
How to Recognize Common Freelance Writing Job Scams
- November 25 2014
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As a writer you may have a love hate relationship with the freelance jobs you find online. You probably love finding legitimate work online, however hate running into jobs that are actually scams. Although you can’t guarantee that you won’t run into a scam while searching for a job online, there are definite ways of avoiding it. As a writer who is trying to break into the world of freelance writing, chances are you’ve come across some very questionable job advertisements online. In some instances you can immediately tell that an ad is a scam simply because it sounds way too good to be true, however other times scams might not be so easy to detect. Luckily there are a few ways to easily Read More
Tips for Handling Rejection as a Freelance Writer
- November 11 2014
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If you’re striving to become a successful freelance writer then you must be ready to deal with rejection. You can be sure that your writing will indeed be rejected at some point. However, keep in mind that getting rejected is a sign that you’re doing something right; you’re putting yourself out there. By dealing with minor setbacks in the proper manner you can ensure that you bounce back quickly. Here are a few tips to deal with rejection as a freelance writer. Accept Your Rejection As Part of the Overall Process Saul Bellow, J.K. Rowling, John Irving, etc. all have gotten rejected on multiple occasions, but they didn’t let that stop them. The difference between a winner and a Read More