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How to Find Freelance Clients: Part Three

Posted May 15, 2009 - 05:55 by Debbie Dragon

Making Extra Cash, Entrepreneurship

apply online

Applying for freelance work is an art form in itself – once you master the techniques, you'll be on your way to a thriving freelance business. Applying for work on job sites and contacting potential clients directly involves a different process than bidding for work on freelance bidding sites.

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How to Find Freelance Clients: Part Two

Posted May 13, 2009 - 06:20 by Debbie Dragon

Making Extra Cash, Entrepreneurship

finding where clients are

Last time, "How to Find Freelance Clients: Part One" discussed some of the things you would need to do to prepare for freelancing. In Part Two of this article, we'll cover where to find the actual clients who pay freelancers.

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The Entrepreneurial Spirit and the Economic Crunch

Posted November 10, 2008 - 08:42 by Sarah Winfrey

Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center

First Entrepreneurial Five Dollars

Thinking about starting your own business but concerned about the economy? Feeling the pull of being your own boss but wondering if that could possibly be a good decision under the current circumstances? Then you'll be relieved to find out that 92% of existing entrepreneurs say they'd have started their business regardless of the economic climate. But how do you do it? What do you need to consider when you start a business during an economic crunch? I talked to some people who've started businesses within the last year, and this is what they have to say.

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16 Ways To Get Money For Your Business

Posted June 14, 2008 - 10:26 by Julie Rains

Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center

one hundred dollar bills

Former kid entrepreneur and now Chief Executive Officer of iContact (an email marketing company), Ryan Allis, has lots of ideas for getting money to grow a business. He’s got real-world experience, which he shares in his book "Zero to One Million: How I Built A Company to $1 Million in Sales... And How You Can, Too." Using Ryan's expertise as a guide, I’ll tell you about ways, simple to sophisticated, to get money for your business.

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If you're so smart, why aren't you rich?

Posted March 21, 2008 - 11:01 by Philip Brewer

Personal Finance, Frugal Living

Smart but not rich

You don't hear it much any more, but for a long time, "If you're so smart, why aren't you rich" was a pretty effective line for the average Joe when dealing with somebody who was smarter than him.  The expression has kind of fallen out of fashion lately.  Nowadays, there are too many rich smart people.

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6 Reasons to Become Self-Employed

Posted January 31, 2008 - 16:15 by Kate Luther

Entrepreneurship

Siesta on the Beach - Photo Courtesy of Stock.Xchng

At some point in their lives, everyone has dreamed about starting their own business. Whether its selling cosmetics and beauty products, marketing your own personal invention or selling drop-ship items through eBay, there's just something really sexy about the idea of being your own boss.

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Augment Your Income By Going To Nightclubs

Posted August 26, 2007 - 23:09 by Nora Dunn

Making Extra Cash

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Execution is the key to good business. Money-making ideas are rampant, but it's the people who actually take the time and energy to execute those ideas that are the world's next entrepreneurial geniuses. If you like going to night clubs and are a decent schmoozer, here's a potentially big money-making idea for you. It has a capital investment of nothing but time, patience and charm, and a potential payout of a few thousand dollars a weekend:

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To Start or Not: The Entrepreneurial Debate

Posted August 2, 2007 - 09:51 by Sarah Winfrey

Small Business Resource Center, Entrepreneurship

Hardworking Ant

Let's face it: most of us have ideas that we think might sell. And most of us think we'd love to work for ourselves. But is that really a good idea? Here are 10 things to consider if you're thinking of starting your own business.

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Going Freelance: The Top 10 Tips

Posted July 26, 2007 - 23:57 by Ed O'Reilly

Small Business Resource Center, Entrepreneurship

business woman

So you made your move: you’re finally out on your own, earning a living on your terms.No more commuting, no more answering to middle-management and say goodbye to bad office coffee. You’re the boss…and the salesperson, bookkeeper, janitor and receptionist; you’ll have to do your work and, in most cases, handle the other aspects of your budding business that – up until now – were handled by a co-worker at your last salaried position.

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The three secrets to a successful family business

Posted July 17, 2007 - 04:21 by Jonathan Bender

Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center

Everyone sees the family business as a safety net. If you fail in the corporate world, you can always put your talents to work at your dad's shop or snag a few hours at your uncle's place. But if your family doesn't prepare, that safety net likely won't be around for the next generation.

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