The State of the Freelancer

by John Coates | March 22/2011 | freelancers union, freelancing stats, infographic, late payments

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Mar 23/11
2:23 pm

I frequently read and enjoy posts to the Freshbooks blog, but this one’s by far captured the biggest chunk of my attention yet. Thanks for the insight!

Mar 23/11
2:38 pm

Newman says:

Explaining to clients why work isn’t free, is one of the hardest parts of the job. I am going to start including this link with all my future quotes. Thank you.

Mar 23/11
6:43 pm

MainSpring Video says:

My favorite part is the last graphic – “88.9% are happier since they began freelancing…” Through all the hardship, apparently it’s worth it.

Mar 24/11
7:09 pm

Mike says:

Great article and very motivating…especially the last part!

Mar 28/11
9:31 pm

Jason Williams says:

Excellent info graphics here. It is hard being a freelance designer at times, but in the long run it’s nice to know that the odds are in my favor in a lot of ways. Thanks for the great work on this!

Mar 29/11
7:25 am

Rebecca Wilson says:

Wow-great information graphic. Freelancing is something I have been considering doing on the side-I think this may have pushed me over the edge. I didn’t realize such a high % of people were so much happier from doing freelance work.

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