How to avoid distractions while working your freelance business
It happens to everyone at least once a day. Something happens to distract you from an important business project. It could come in the form of a needy child or a needy spouse. It could come in the form of an interesting article that you got in your inbox. So how do you handle these distractions that pop up when you work from home? Read the rest of this blog post for ideas.
I know you chose to work from home so you could spend more time with your family. However, if you consistently miss deadlines you won’t get many clients. Word travels fast if you are unreliable. Unfortunately bad news seems to travel faster than good news. So if your family seems to constantly be needing you when you are working it may be time for a family meeting. If you are fortunate enough to have a spouse to help you with this, you guys need to figure out how you are going to split the chores while you are working on projects. You need to explain to your kids that you are not available at some times of the day but you are available at other times of the day. It would help if you had a clear schedule so you can say something like “between 8 pm and 10 pm is family time” so your kids can know that they will have a time when they have your full attention.
Now here’s some advice for when the distraction comes from your computer. It can be tempting to check your email every hour. Don’t do it. If you are working on something that is time sensitive, limit the number of times you check your email to two or three times a day. If necessary use the vacation tool that comes with your email program to let people know you have received their message and will respond by such and so date so they know you are paying them some attention.
Juggling work and family can be tough, especially when they share the same space. Implement these tips and you should be well on your way to a smooth work at home life. Do you have any things you use to help you avoid distractions while you work from home? Please share them in the comments section.
May 17, 2011 0
Marketing Tips For Writers: Use Facebook To Connect With Potential Customers
Writers have plenty of options available to them when it comes to marketing their books or freelance writing service online. One thing you can do is use Facebook to connect with potential customers.
The easiest thing you can do is to set up a Facebook Fan Page. This can serve as a launch point for everything that you do online. You can link your website to your Fan Page. You can use your Fan Page to build your opt in list. You can even give your Fans special discounts that are not available elsewhere. There are tons of other things you can do to promote yourself on Facebook. This is just the tip of the iceberg.
P.S. There is a plugin that can help you with designing your Facebook Fan Page. I’ve written about that in this post: Facebook Fan Page Help: WordPress Plugin Makes It Easy To Create Facebook Fan Pages
March 28, 2011 0
Job postings from craigslist
Here are some posts that I found on Craigslist. I have not researched these, so you need to do your own due diligence.
SEO Article Writer Needed:
http://augusta.craigslist.org/wrg/2262845298.html
Blogger Needed For Wedding Blog
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/wrg/2272389938.html
Looking for Marketing Person with Content Writing Skills (Roswell, GA)
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/wrg/2268780887.html
That’s all I’ve got for right now. Come back later in the week for more job openings. If you’ve got a position open for writers, let me know about it. You can leave a comment and I’ll post it ASAP.
March 21, 2011 0
My Black History Post – A List Of Black Writers
You guys know I couldn’t let black history month pass by without making at least one post about it. Today I decided to write a post linking to black authors. Visit their Wikipedia page and learn something about black history.
Maya Angelou-One of my favorite authors
Alice Walker
Richard Wright
Kevin Powell -He is also on Facebook.
James Baldwin
Langston Hughes
February 27, 2011 0
My friend rants about writing-video
I must apologize for the lack of posts here on this blog. I was really sick at the beginning of this year. I had to be hospitalized for a few days. I’m just now getting back into the swing of things. I found this video from a fellow blogger, Mitch Mitchell, ranting about writing. I thought you’d be able to relate to some of what he says. I’m also linking to his blog post so you can read his comments. Enjoy the video.
Here’s the link to his blog post: http://www.imjustsharing.com/writing-a-rant/
February 24, 2011 0
Job Opening In The Florida Area Sales Position
Sales Position (Central Florida)
* Sales position for outgoing person. * Earnings above average.
* Must be a people person and enjoy meeting people
* Send resume and best time to contact for an interview
Reply: Kommunity99@yahoo.com
Sales Consultant ($600-$1000 +)
Are you ready to begin a new career? A recession proof job? We are looking for people who want to grow with a progressive company. People with a strong desire to be successful. Our company is expanding in expanding in the Central Florida. We offer above average commission, training and coaching, a proven method that works when followed. Flexible hours $600-$1000 + weekly.. To schedule an interview send a resume complete with personal references and the best time to call. Someone will contact you within 48 hours. We are looking for people who want the best out of life. If that is you we should talk!
* Immediate Hire Reply: Kommunity99@yahoo.com
Compensation: Commission Based
December 8, 2010 0
Resource on Facebook for Freelance Jobs
Here is a Facebook Fan Page that posts freelance jobs from around the web: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Facebook4Freelancerscom-Freelance-Writing-Jobs-Freelancing-Group/106581329394324 . Be sure to check this site out and like it if you are on Facebook.
December 1, 2010 0
New Forum-IM Hot Spot
I just found out about a new forum a few days ago. So far, I’m pretty impressed with what I’ve seen from this forum. They share the adsense revenue that the forum earns with the forum members. You can also post special offers to the other forum members for free. Here’s the link to the forum – http://imhotspot.com/. I hope to see you on the inside.
November 28, 2010 0
Protected: IM Hot Spot Special-Get My Guide To Successful Online Freelancing For Only $1.00
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Networking Tips For Writers-Follow Up Is Important
All too often when we network, we tend to focus on collecting the information and not doing too much with it. Well that’s not helping you very much. Remember to connect with the people you have met. Email them, invite them to join you on Facebook, LinkedIn, wherever you hang out online. Drop them notes just to see what they are working on. It’s important to connect with people when we don’t need things.
November 16, 2010 0
