"I recently obtained my BA degree in Creative Brand Communications from Vega, where I specialised in Copywriting. Apart from a one month internship at the end of 2009, I haven't been in the industry long, but what I lack in experience, I make up for in diligence. I enjoy writing anything from slogans and radio ads, to newsletters and website copy. I love freelancing as this gives me the opportunity to work with a large variety of clients and gain invaluable experience."
08.03.10 Challenges facing freelancers: Payment | Have you got a niggling payment question that you'd like answered? Last week, Tifffany Markman's article on BizCommunity generated a number of comments from freelancers with sticky payment issues. Marketing entrepreneur Jo Duxbury will be teaming up with Tiffany to compile a Q&A style article to answer all your payment questions. So don't be shy and send your payment question to
or post a comment below Tiffany's article.
05.03.10 Five things you don't want to hear from a client | Have you seen this great article on the Guerilla Freelancing website? We're sure you've heard some of these phrases from potential or existing clients: 'This is an easy job and I can do it myself, but...' or 'I don't have a large budget but can help promote your site...' Read on for more, and for how to deal with them.
24.02 Guest columnist: Tiffany Markman | The Stable Door – Part I: ‘Clients to be wary of’ | So there’s a stable. With a door. That’s your old life. (You’re the horse, by the way.) Now you’ve escaped, and you’re off – free, unfettered, unbridled. On the up side, your life is your own. No fat, impatient rider. No sticky-fingered kids. No four-walls-and-a-bucket. On the down side, you have to find your own food. And roof. And future. And what if you get lonely? This column, the first of several, hopes to lift your down side. So say goodbye to the stable door, hello to your freelance life… and hello to clients to be wary of.
23.02 Christine Online: Tips for effective email newsletters | Email marketing is a direct and convenient way to keep in touch with customers. If you do it right, it can give you impressive returns on investment. Use it to broadcast a message widely, or target specific individuals with personalised content that’s generated on a mass scale. With low costs per contact and great metrics and measurement, email marketing is an attractive option for any business - or freelancer.
29.01 2010 trends: Freelancing and outsourced marketing | 2009 was a difficult year for many freelancers with the downturn of the economy. To get an inkling of what's in store for us in 2010, read Jo Duxbury's article on freelancing trends in 2010 which BizCommunity recently published.
25.01 CHRISTINE ONLINE: 2010 - The year 'online' takes off in SA? | It’s a new year! That means new opportunities and a chance to look at your projects with renewed energy and vigour. 2010 promises to be an exciting year...
19.01 Clients from Hell | We've all had them - those clients who expect the impossible... Now there is a place to post your experiences! Clients from Hell is a website that collects the best, and the worst, client horror stories from designers. Take a look and weep!
18.01 Introducing our new division: Peppermint Source | We're super excited to announce that our new outsourced marketing management division launches officially today. Peppermint Source came about in response to clients who contact Freelancentral knowing they need to do some marketing, but now knowing where to start. We now offer strategy, planning, budgeting and project management - and can tap into Freelancentral's database of over 4,500 creative freelancers to find just the right people for a client's project. Visit the Peppermint Source site or read our official launch announcement.
*RESOURCE* *SPECIAL PRICE* Compulsory reading for freelancers! | The Unlimited Freelancer from FreelanceFolder has been around for one year now - and to celebrate the price has been reduced to $19! If you are freelancing or are thinking about getting into it, it's a book that you should definitely have on your bookshelf. It's subtitled 'Overcome Freelance Limits and Unleash Your True Business Potential'. Sounds good to us!
12.01 Client warning signs | At a time when there often isn't enough work to go around, it can be difficult to turn work down. However, some clients are more trouble than they're worth! About.com: Graphic Design posted this very informative article on when your radar should pick up on warning signs of a potentially difficult client.
12.01 We're hiring! Web content manager / PA | Want to work at Freelancentral? We are looking for a sparky, enthusiastic person to manage our site content and member database, as well as provide PA / office admin support.
07.01 Trying to work with children underfoot? | Visualise this: parent seated at computer while child happily occupying itself on the floor... Sounds good? If you face the challenge of trying to get work done from home with kids around, then you'll appreciate the productivity tips in this article posted by FreelanceFolder .
04.01 What are YOU going to do in 2010? | "Things don't just happen - we make them happen." My brother's headmaster drummed this motto into his students. Think about it: all the things that you want to have happen in your life aren't just going to materialise miraculously, you've got to work to create them. So what are YOU going to do this year? Here are some ideas.
13.11 Freelance mid/senior web developer (1 year, Claremont - CT) | Want a little more security next year? This could be the perfect contract for you. A small graphic design agency in Claremont is looking to take on a mid/senior web developer to complement their team for a year.
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