FREELANCE JOB REPORT
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Issue #369 Professional Edition
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In This Issue:
1…..Keep the Cash Flowing
2…..Hot Job: Work as a Copy Writer
3…..Find a Home Based Position
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Networking Makes a Difference
6.....More Jobs and Projects
7…..Meet Face to Face
8..…Cool Project: Work as a Designer
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1. Keep the Cash Flowing
When evaluating which clients to work with, freelancers
generally focus on the rates they can obtain to decide
who is a good match. While rates are naturally important,
cash flow can be critical.
There is little point in having a client who promises you
high rates, but keeps you waiting for months before you
get paid. A client who pays a little less but always pays
on time may be much more valuable.
Cash flow problems represent a huge issue for freelancers.
If you can't get enough cash in the bank, you mail fail, even
though your figures look good on paper.
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2. Hot Job:
Work as a Copy Writer
A start-up company with revolutionary new service is in need
of a writer. They wish to aggressively push a new brand. You
should be a highly creative, innovative and practical writer.
You will need to design a slogan and promo text for a brochure.
This is a contract job with potential to become a permanent
member of the team.
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3. Find a Home Based Position
If you are looking for the chance to cut out the daily commute,
you may find much to interest you at WAHM.com. This site is
designed to help Moms find work that they can undertake
without leaving home.
If you have children to care for, or are otherwise tied to the
house at least part of the time, you may find that this site is
a very useful resource.
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Write Unique Travel Stories
A Canadian book publisher wants submissions of travel
articles. They should be unique and possibly have a twist to
them. Topics can include stories about hitchhiking or humorous
encounters with wildlife. Others can be outdoor stories that
are funny, heartwarming or have some unexpected twist to
them. Stories should be 1,500 to 3,000 words in length. Query
with a one-page synopsis first. Writing assignments to be made
by May 2005, with the estimated publication of book in February 2006. Work at Home Administration
A remote medical worker is needed for administration. You must
be experienced in teleradiology IT. You will be dealing with
PACS/RIS/DICOM and other technologies. To obtain more details,
please send an application and CV. Work on a Cold Fusion Project
A person with both JDBC and Cold Fusion experience is needed.
This will be for a a 2 week plus assignment. Two years' experience
and a successful interview will get you started in the effort to convert
Cold Fusion web pages into JDBC web pages. The pages to be
converted include making Data Base connections, validating Data
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5. Networking Makes a Difference
Marketing your services can be an expensive business, but it is
possible to promote your freelance services without spending a
fortune. Networking is a great way of making new contacts, and
spreading the news about what you can do.
Make a point of attending any relevant functions which occur in
your area, and be prepared to talk about what you do, and what
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Tidy Up a Web Page
A web designer is needed for a web site. You will need to clean up
the index page. You will also be involved in making it fully w3c.org
XHTML strict compatible.
Be a Travel and Feature Writer
A Photographic Arts firm is seeking talented writers. You will be
writing travel and feature articles. This will be high quality content
for the global editorial market. The company wishes to utilize
individual strengths and modern communication to submit articles
for publication on all continents. Work as an Event Photographer
Event photographers are required for a firm. You must have a
digital camera and light set up. $200 per photo shoot day, $25 per
diam, Paid travel, hotels and car rental. You will be photographing
Marching Band Festivals, Cheer Competitions and other like events.
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7. Meet Face to Face
Nowadays, freelancers can make the most of a whole array of
communications systems – telephone, email, instant messaging,
and so on. While these are all very valuable options, of course, don't
let face to face meetings become a thing of the past.
Electronic communication is all very well, but it is never the same as
meeting someone in person. That personal touch could make all the
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8. Cool Project:
Work as a Designer
A start-up company with revolutionary new service is in need of a
designer. You will help push a new brand. You should be a highly
creative, innovative and practical designer, with the ability to stick
to deadlines. You will work on Environmental Design and animation
promotion. This is a contract job with potential to become a permanent
member of the team.
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Remember
"Success is moving from failure to failure with zeal and enthusiasm."
Winston Churchill
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