Freelancer

Chris Hardwick once said “Freelancers are 'free ' because they take risks - they don 't like being told what to do. That 's both exciting and daunting, because you have to police you”. In other words the life of a graphic artist is more about having freedom to be as creative as you need without being limited.This is the reason most graphic artists become freelancers. As a freelancer you have exclusive creative rights to any project you choose to work on, also it has been determined that as a freelancer you make double the amount you would working for an established company. For me as I study Graphic design its extremely important to know the challenges independent artists face such as the denying of proper insurance coverage…

These days almost everyone has an iPhone or another high quality camera phone and are constantly uploading their photos on instagram, twitter, facebook, etc. and using editing apps. This isn’t entirely a bad thing, although this holds photographers especially freelancers to a higher standard. Freelancers must keep updated with their equipment(tripods, cameras, lenses, photoshop, etc.), websites/networking profiles(best at mobile friendly), and even studios in order to thrive. Collectively this…

Deborah Brandt says sponsors “are any agents, local or distant, concrete or abstract, who enable, support, teach, model, as well as recruit, regulate, suppress, or withhold literacy—and gain advantage by it in some way” (166). Bob Gibson didn’t become a full-time teacher until he was in his mid-40s, and his experiences on that career path highlight both the benefits and the hindrances a sponsor can provide. Those experiences also demonstrate how integral a mixture of positive and negative…

Trying to figure out if you want to become a freelance writer and take online writing jobs? Here are the cold hard truths about being a freelance writer with the pros and cons of being in the writing business. However, in a sexy twist, there is also advice to help you negate the downsides of being a freelance writer. Pro - You get to work from home There is some illusion that seemingly exists in the public. If a person writes fiction, then people expect that person to write in coffee shops…

between distributors are, ideally, egalitarian — no one owes anything to anyone else and every person is his own boss” (Curtis & Wendel, n.d.). Individuals that distribute drugs on a lower level such as marijuana may often use violence, in a similar way, to ensure that they get paid from buyers and to secure their own particular territory. “They are most likely to generate violence and have other undesirable effects on the neighborhoods where they operate” (Curtis & Wendel, n.d.). Given the…

unique challenges. Freelancers are much more mobile and autonomous than regular employees. However, it can be successfully accomplished through following the five tips below. Freelancers are not Temps Freelancer and temporary workers are totally different kinds of employees. Temporary workers, or temps, are typically hired through an external staffing company for a specific period of time. They are managed by their staffing company, which takes care of salaries and legal paperwork. Many temp…

Freelancing in the media is becoming a popular way for people to enter the creative industry. Freelancers would work on short projects and move on to the next as soon as the job is done. The issue here, however, is the turnover rate of this industry is really high. With the growing competition in the industry, freelancers constantly face issues of insecurity and uncertainty of employment. In this essay I will be discussing the implications of the rise of popularity in the freelance industry and…

Show Notes – Episode 37 Understanding the Laws of Attraction and Using it for Your Own Benefit – Kelli Cooper “Getting uncomfortable at times and putting yourself in a position that you were just not in before, helps you to push through all hurdles of life and paves your path to success”. Main Content Kelli is a digital nomad, like many other guests who have been on my show. She is making a passive income from online blogging, coaching, and writing. She has written a bunch of books that are…

Part-time online businesses Online business have more flexible hours, although you will still have to deal with people on occasion, or at least in a more limited fashion. Sell stuff on Facebook/ Craigslist/ ebay/ Amazon If you have stuff lying around that you don 't use you always sell it for a few extra bucks. But if you really want to make a go of this you can flip items you find at Goodwill or yard sales to turn it into an actual business. You can even take it step further and sell items…

Are you a freelancer? Here are career advices that are essential to the freelance economy. Have you ever heard of the gig economy? A gig economy is a section where jobs are done by freelancers, part-timers, contractors and temps, as defined by NextAvenue. The gig economy is becoming the biggest human capital trend this year. According to the Deloitte survey, 42% of U.S executives will be using “giggers” for the next three to five years. Why is the “gig” big right now? It has become the…