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Becoming a Business Owner Series Part 1: Staying Balanced While Busy

by Amanda Rappak | August 16/2011 | becoming a business owner, entrepreneur magazine, freelanceswitch

Sure, working more hours is the hallmark of reaching the entrepreneurial threshold, but how can you make sure that you won’t burn out by the sixth month? In this first installment of our 3-part “Becoming a Business Owner” …

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Mentors are key to a successful career

by Amanda Rappak | July 7/2011 | Brazen Careerist, freelanceswitch, Kristin Fischer, mentors, USAToday

Mentorship can help both new and established small business owners move on to the next step in their careers. Who better to help you get to the place you need to go than someone who’s already there? Mentors can help you move past a plateau, …

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Infographic: The Freelancer’s Guide to the Galaxy

by Amanda Rappak | June 29/2011 | Accounting, freelanceswitch, infographic, retirement

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Build your rep and gain referrals from top-notch performance

by Amanda Rappak | June 28/2011 | freelancefolder, freelanceswitch, referrals

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How to determine your hourly rate: Yearly salary method

by Chris Talbot | March 31/2011 | billable hours, freelanceswitch, hourly rate, know your worth, salary

invoice - hourly rates After networking at professional gatherings, cold calling potential clients, and marketing your services to gain attention, you’ve finally landed your first client. The project is explained, you agree to a deadline, and then the dreaded question …