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Back to SearchHow Do You Quit a Gig or Fire a Client?
Episode 38
Sometimes it just isn't working out, and it's not you -- it's them. When you decide you have to part ways with a client, how do you go about doing th…
2 years, 4 months ago
What Software Do You Need for Your Freelance Practice?
Episode 37
What pieces of software do you need in order to start out as a freelancer? CRM? Accounting Software? Etc? I take you through the ones that I would re…
2 years, 4 months ago
Should I Start a Business Bank Account to Freelance?
Episode 36
In this edition of the freelancer Q&A series, I take on the subject of whether or not you should start a business bank account in order to freelance.…
2 years, 5 months ago
Building a Hibernate Training Business with Info Products and Consulting, with Thorben Janssen
Episode 35
This time around in our community speaker series, we talked to Thorben Janssen about building a Hibernate/JPA training business with info products an…
2 years, 5 months ago
What Motivates Companies to Hire Freelancers Instead of Employees?
Episode 34
If you're a freelancer, you may be tempted to apply to job openings looking for employees so that you can convince them to hire you instead. Is that …
2 years, 5 months ago
Should a Freelancer Maintain a Portfolio?
Episode 33
A lot of people will tell you that, as a freelancer, you should create and maintain a portfolio that you can show to prospects. But is that really go…
2 years, 5 months ago
What Should You Title Yourself on LinkedIn or in Business Cards?
Episode 32
As a freelancer, it might not be clear what kind of title to give yourself in "official" venues, like LinkedIn or on business cards. What should you …
2 years, 5 months ago
Building a Python Training Business, with Reuven Lerner
Episode 31
This time around in our community speaker series, we talked to Reuven Lerner about starting a Python training business. Hear about how he got into te…
2 years, 6 months ago
Should Freelancers Give Talks as a Way to Generate Business?
Episode 30
Someone in our community asked whether it was worth it for freelancers to gain recognition by giving conference workshops or online workshops. I gene…
2 years, 6 months ago
Is Freelancing a Lateral Career Move?
Episode 28
There are a lot of factors to consider when leaving a salaried job to go off on your own. One of the perhaps lesser considered ones is what, exactly,…
2 years, 6 months ago