Ninja Freelance

Five Ways Freelance Bloggers Can Grow Their Business By Marketing Offline

2011-06-16T16:34:00.001-04:00

Five Ways Freelance Bloggers Can Grow Their Business By Marketing OfflineFor writers just embarking on a career writing for hire the idea that clients will pay them for their work is liberating. The only problem is that writers are often private folk who may at times prefer the company of their keyboard and dictionary to "business contacts" and "potential clients." Not that writers are

Freelancers: Win a new Presario Laptop!

2011-04-05T16:12:00.001-04:00

Attention Designers, Writers and Programmers. WDI is giving away a Compaq™ Presario Notebook PC to promote their new directories. Just register for free on one of the participating sites to enter. The contest eligibility period will run from March 31st 2011 through May 1st 2011. Details are available on the WDI Homepage (http://

10 Great Sites for Graphic Design Jobs - Freelance or Full-Time Work

2011-03-17T12:49:00.003-04:00

Looking for work? Here is a list of great sites to find full-time, part-time, contract and freelance jobs. Many are design related, but most have a range of creative freelance oppportunities.Freelance Job Search Aggregates job postings from several job sites - updated 8 times an hour! See design jobs from Craigslist, Freelancer.com, elance, etc.Coroloft - Portfolios for Creative Professionals

Outsourcing Design

2011-03-03T15:52:00.001-05:00

There has been a huge trend in corporate America to outsource IT and web development work overseas because of the drastically lower rates that people will work for in countries like India, South America and eastern Europe. Large companies have built offices in these locations to enjoy the low cost of the local labor pool, this can help their bottom line. The big difference between a large company

Promote your Freelance Services in these free directories.

2010-10-11T13:05:00.002-04:00

Need some more customers and clients? There are several free directories out there to help get your name out. Here is a list of a few that give free listings.E-commerce Web Designers - Worldwide directory of e-commerce developers. Free listings for web designers that offer e-commerce. Offers a profile page with a link to your website. Upload your company to appear in your listing free.SEO

LeadFeed Changing Ownership

2010-08-12T01:25:00.002-04:00

LeadFeed.org will be changing ownership and no longer displaying design leads. You can still find leads on DesignQuote.net

Just for Fun: Some Ninja Humor

2010-01-20T10:24:00.003-05:00

10 Great Freelance Resources

2009-08-18T13:01:00.022-04:00

Designquote.net (Roswell, GA) DesignQuote.net Designers everywhere can browse real projects and find leads without paying commission or subscription fees. New requests for proposals are posted daily.FreelanceDesigners.com (Roswell, GA) FreelanceDesigners.com Reach new customers in all industries who are looking for creative people in graphic design, web design, programming, search engine

New Members Wednesday 08/12/09

2009-08-13T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 08/12/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 08/13/2009 Project: Business Cards for Tattoo Artist Bid on this project Bidding Ends Today! Budget: $100 - $250 Lead Details: 08/06/09 I prefer to work with designers located: MESA, AZ … Client located in Mesa, AZ. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 08/05/09

2009-08-06T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 08/05/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 08/06/2009 Project: Website for Education Bid on this project 6 Days Remain Budget: $1001 - $2500 Lead Details: 08/05/09 I prefer to work with designers located: close to … Client located in Louisville, KY. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 07/29/09

2009-07-30T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 07/29/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 07/30/2009 Project: Website and Database Programming for Business Service Bid on this project 7 Days Remain Budget: $1001 - $2500 Lead Details: 07/30/09 Industry: Business Services We need a full websit… Client located in , . This lead is for sale on

New Members Wednesday 07/22/09

2009-07-23T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 07/22/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 07/23/2009 Project: Website for a not for profit 501 c3 organization Bid on this project 6 Days Remain Budget: $251 - $500 Lead Details: 07/21/09 Number of pages (approx): about 10 My Industry: … Client located in Bronx, NY. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 07/15/09

2009-07-16T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 07/15/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 07/16/2009 Project: Redesign Logo for Industrial Product Group Bid on this project 4 Days Remain Budget: Under $100 Lead Details: 07/16/09 Redesign ROI logo: What we like about the existin… Client located in Jackson, MI. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 07/08/09

2009-07-09T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 07/08/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 07/09/2009 Project: Web Design: Boutique for Dog Fashion and Accessories Bid on this project 3 Days Remain Budget: $501 - $1000 Lead Details: 07/09/09 I prefer to work with designers located: within 25… Client located in Cypress, CA. This lead is for sale on

New Members Wednesday 07/01/09

2009-07-02T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 07/01/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 07/02/2009 Project: Website for Monograms and Screen Printing Bid on this project 7 Days Remain Budget: $1001 - $2500 Lead Details: 07/01/09 I prefer to work with designers located: local Nu… Client located in Conroe, TX. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

10 Tools To Help You Manage Your Photography Business

2009-06-30T16:22:00.000-04:00

Nice collection of photography resources:http://virtualphotographystudio.com/photographyblog/2009/06/30/10-tools-to-help-you-manage-your-photography-business/

New Members Wednesday 06/24/09

2009-06-25T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 06/24/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 06/25/2009 Project: T-Shirt for Landscaping Business Bid on this project 5 Days Remain Budget: $100 - $250 Lead Details: 06/22/09 Number of pages (approx): My Industry: The shirt… Client located in Eagan, MN. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 06/17/09

2009-06-18T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 06/17/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 06/18/2009 Project: Website for T-Shirt Designs Bid on this project 2 Days Remain Budget: $501 - $1000 Lead Details: 06/15/09 Number of pages (approx):12 My Industry: Commerci… Client located in Thornton, CO. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

Photographers Quote: freelance Photography jobs

2009-06-11T14:09:00.003-04:00

We have just launched a new site http://www.photographersquote.com/We already have a ton of new photography jobs posted!Here are a few:RFQ: 1046 Photography Wedding/Rehearsal FAYETTEVILLE,NCOnly around 2-3 hours during wedding or rehearsal...Budget $500.00 Date: 08/01/2009 (1 Days Left To Bid)RFQ: 1054 Photography Wedding in Miami Beach OLYMPIA HEIGHTS,FLWedding will be in Miami Beach on July 3

New Members Wednesday 06/10/09

2009-06-11T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 06/10/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 06/11/2009 Project: Custom Programming for Joomla 1.5 Website Bid on this project Bidding Ends Today! Budget: $100 - $250 Lead Details: 06/03/09 I need some custom programming for my Joomla websi… Client located in Dearborn Heights, MI. This lead is for sale on

New Members Wednesday 06/03/09

2009-06-04T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 06/03/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 06/04/2009 Project: Website for Ski Vacation Rental Bid on this project 5 Days Remain Budget: $251 - $500 Lead Details: 06/01/09 Number of pages (approx): 4 My Industry: Vacation… Client located in Ogden, UT. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 05/27/09

2009-05-28T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 05/27/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 05/28/2009 Project: Clothing Graphic for Mixed Martial Arts Event Bid on this project 7 Days Remain Budget: $100 - $250 Lead Details: 05/27/09 looking for graphics for clothing for _______ whic… Client located in Saugus, MA. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 05/20/09

2009-05-21T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 05/20/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 05/21/2009 Project: Website for Water Treatment Bid on this project 4 Days Remain Budget: $251 - $500 Lead Details: 05/18/09 We want to have the following sections About Us -… Client located in Q.c., . This lead is for sale on designquote.net BELAND

New Members Wednesday 05/13/09

2009-05-14T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 05/13/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 05/14/2009 Project: Updates for Financial Services Website Bid on this project 5 Days Remain Budget: $251 - $500 Lead Details: 05/11/09 Number of pages (approx):7 My Industry: Financial… Client located in Boca Raton, FL. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 05/06/09

2009-05-07T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 05/06/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 05/07/2009 Project: Web Design for Educational Website Bid on this project 6 Days Remain Budget: $1001 - $2500 Lead Details: 05/06/09 Design Type: Ecommerce/Shopping Type of Products:… Client located in , . This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 04/29/09

2009-04-30T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 04/29/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 04/30/2009 Project: Payment Website for Law Firm Bid on this project 6 Days Remain Budget: $251 - $500 Lead Details: 04/28/09 Number of pages (approx):2 My Industry:Civil Coll… Client located in Virginia Beach, VA. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

Proper Nourishment Strategies for Ninja Freelancers

2009-04-23T16:55:00.005-04:00

Those of us who work from home know that we have to have an excellent working system in place to stay on top of our projects. While trying to stay on top of those task, many of us fail when comes to keeping up with proper eating and proper diet. Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen from Quips and Tips for Freelance Writers provides 10 useful tips on eating healthy when you work from home. 10 Tips for Eating

New Members Wednesday 04/22/09

2009-04-23T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 04/22/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 04/23/2009 Project: E-Commerce Website for Apparel Bid on this project 5 Days Remain Budget: $1001 - $2500 Lead Details: 04/20/09 I prefer to work with designers located: local pre… Client located in Redondo Beach, CA. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 04/15/09

2009-04-16T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 04/15/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 04/16/2009 Project: Website for Party Entertainment Bid on this project 3 Days Remain Budget: $251 - $500 Lead Details: 04/15/09 Number of pages (approx): site has 21 pages, will … Client located in Lakewood Village, TX. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 04/08/09

2009-04-09T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 04/08/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 04/09/2009 Project: Flash Presentation for Radio Cluster Bid on this project 6 Days Remain Budget: $501 - $1000 Lead Details: 04/08/09 I prefer to work with designers located: Atlanta … Client located in Atlanta, GA. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

Running a Ninja Smooth Operation

2009-04-08T16:34:00.002-04:00

As a Ninja Freelancer you have to be equipped to take on what ever mission or task that is presented to you. So this means being more agile than the average. As a Ninja Freelancer you have to have the necessary skills to carry out the mission, as well as being able to effectively get the job done without someone looking over your shoulder. There are a few skills that need to be mastered in order

New Members Wednesday 04/01/09

2009-04-02T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 04/01/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 04/02/2009 Project: Website for CD Shop Bid on this project 7 Days Remain Budget: $501 - $1000 Lead Details: 04/01/09 My Industry:music sales We need a website where p… Client located in Broken Arrow, OK. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 03/25/09

2009-03-26T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 03/25/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 03/26/2009 Project: Website for Online Magazine Bid on this project 7 Days Remain Budget: $1001 - $2500 Lead Details: 03/26/09 My Industry: on line magazine I want the website … Client located in Ames, IA. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

A Little LOL Break

2009-03-24T17:14:00.004-04:00

O.k, I came across this hilarious video. Now if all Ninja Freelancers were truly like this, how would we get any missions accomplished? Hope this brings a little smile to your work day.

New Members Wednesday 03/18/09

2009-03-19T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 03/18/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 03/19/2009 Project: SEO for Gifts and Jewelry Website Bid on this project 5 Days Remain Budget: $501 - $1000 Lead Details: 03/17/09 I prefer to work with designers located: within dr… Client located in Boca Raton, FL. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

Six Tips for Newbie Freelancers

2009-03-12T12:02:00.002-04:00

Being a Newbie to Freelancing doesn’t mean you have to take an inexperienced approach in how you do things. Freelancing is an honed skill. Becoming a Freelancer takes time and necessary research. Remember consistency is essential. Be leery of possible project type scams that have no intention of providing you with any real work. Design Quote is platform were Freelancers can get legitimate

New Members Wednesday 03/11/09

2009-03-12T11:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 03/11/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 03/12/2009 Project: Website Design for Consulting Company Bid on this project 4 Days Remain Budget: $251 - $500 Lead Details: 03/09/09 5-7 pages top nav home, services, about us- compa… Client located in West Chester, PA. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 03/04/09

2009-03-05T10:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 03/04/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 03/05/2009 Project: Website for Online Internet Radio Bid on this project 3 Days Remain Budget: $1001 - $2500 Lead Details: 03/01/09 Number of pages (approx): There is only one main … Client located in Faisalabad, . This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 02/25/09

2009-02-26T10:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 02/25/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 02/26/2009 Project: Graphic Design for Ski Shop Website Bid on this project 5 Days Remain Budget: $501 - $1000 Lead Details: 02/24/09 I prefer to work with designers located: in or nea… Client located in Durango, CO. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

Seizing The Freelance Calling

2009-02-23T12:09:00.005-05:00

The Freelance topic keeps coming up everywhere you go. You feel it within your heart and soul that this is the right career move for you. Now is the time to make that change for the better. Before embarking on a career move such as Freelancing or making sure your Freelance efforts are fruitful it's always best to do extensive research. Miles Burke recently released his new book called "The

New Members Wednesday 02/18/09

2009-02-19T10:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 02/18/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 02/19/2009 Project: Magento Product Additions and Modifications for Lock Store Bid on this project 7 Days Remain Budget: $501 - $1000 Lead Details: 02/19/09 Number of pages (approx): 50? My Industry: Wholes… Client located in Amsterdam, NY. This lead is for sale on

New Members Wednesday 02/11/09

2009-02-12T10:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 02/11/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 02/12/2009 Project: Website for Detoxification and Weightloss Bid on this project 6 Days Remain Budget: $1001 - $2500 Lead Details: 02/10/09 Number of pages (approx):10 Site will need E-Comm… Client located in Tel Aviv, . This lead is for sale on designquote.net

Economic Down Turn Increases the Need for Freelancers

2009-02-10T12:22:00.004-05:00

MarketWatch takes a closer look at Freelancing with Sara Horowitz, who is the Executive Director of Freelancer's Union. Here she discusses how the prospects of Freelancing from a new project-to-project economy, crossing the economic spectrum from low-wage workers to highly paid professionals.

New Members Wednesday 02/04/09

2009-02-05T10:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 02/04/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 02/05/2009 Project: Web Design: Construction Bid on this project 3 Days Remain Budget: $100 - $250 Lead Details: 02/05/09 I have 70 websites now with the one company i am w… Client located in Costa Mesa, CA. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 01/28/09

2009-01-29T10:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 01/28/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 01/29/2009 Project: Website for a Renewable Energy Company Bid on this project 7 Days Remain Budget: $1001 - $2500 Lead Details: 01/28/09 I prefer to work with designers located: Los Angel… Client located in Santa Monica, CA. This lead is for sale on

Knowing and Getting Your Worth

2009-01-28T16:41:00.003-05:00

I was having a conversation with a friend of mind who does freelance work. He had a client request a service quote from him. He quoted them a price based on our current economic state. So with that being said, he quoted far lower than he should of. He later discovered the products the client was trying to market retailed five times more than his quoted price. He expressed his regret to me because

New Members Wednesday 01/21/09

2009-01-22T10:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 01/21/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 01/22/2009 Project: Website for a Film Company Bid on this project 1 Day To Bid! Budget: $501 - $1000 Lead Details: 01/16/09 I prefer to work with designers located:Los Angele… Client located in La, CA. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

Considering Telecommuting…Why Not Do It Right

2009-01-20T14:26:00.001-05:00

Suite 101 is currently offering a free telecommuting course for those that are new to Freelancing. Suite 101 provides four informative lessons that cover what it takes to be a telecommuter, aiding you through the process and setting up your home office. The final lesson provides answers to balancing life while working from home and a bit of everything along the way. For More information visit:

New Members Wednesday 01/14/09

2009-01-15T10:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 01/14/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 01/15/2009 Project: Website Updates: Storable Food Bid on this project 1 Day To Bid! Budget: $501 - $1000 Lead Details: 01/09/09 Number of pages (approx): Not sure My Industry: e… Client located in ., NM. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 01/07/09

2009-01-08T10:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 01/07/09 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 01/08/2009 Project: Shopping Cart for Tools and Equipment Bid on this project 5 Days Remain Budget: $501 - $1000 Lead Details: 01/06/09 I prefer to work with designers located: austin N… Client located in georgetown, texas. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

Happy New Year Ninjas

2009-01-07T14:46:00.004-05:00

Just want to take the time to wish all the Fellow Ninja Freelancers a Happy New year! May this year be filled with an abundance of amazing and fruitful projects. May you have a year filled with smooth operations and successful missions.

New Members Wednesday 12/31/08

2009-01-01T10:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 12/31/08 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 01/01/2009 Project: Media and Sports Website Bid on this project 6 Days Remain Budget: $1001 - $2500 Lead Details: 12/30/08 I prefer to work with designers located: Chicagola… Client located in Wilmette, IL. This lead is for sale on designquote.net

New Members Wednesday 12/24/08

2008-12-25T10:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 12/24/08 DesignQuote Freelance Design Project Lead: 12/25/2008 Project: Convert Website from HTML and Flash to Dreamweaver Bid on this project 4 Days Remain Budget: $100 - $250 Lead Details: 12/22/08 Number of pages (approx):Less than 10 My Industry… Client located in Cambridge, MA. This lead is for sale on

Year Ending Tax Moves That Makes Sense

2008-12-15T14:10:00.000-05:00

Hey Ninja Freelancers tax time is almost is here again. For more in formation on taxes or a refresher please look back to my previous post on what it means to being a Freelancer and filing taxes. For a click here: http://www.ninjafreelancing.com/2008/09/end-of-year-is-quickly-approaching.htmlThere are some additional last minute savings steps you can take just before you file your taxes. You

Daunting Phrases Brings Caution Amongst Ninjas

2008-12-01T13:45:00.000-05:00

It isn’t easy being a Ninja Freelancer. There are some battles that seem too difficult to conquer. One obstacle you want to avoid is that sheisty individual perpetrating to be an actual client that has no intention ever paying you for your mission. Instead there busy trying to have you do countless projects for free or take your ideas and use them as their own without so much as even giving you

A Ninja's Approach to Business-In-A-Box

2008-11-10T11:50:00.001-05:00

Hey Ninjas you’ve been doing the Freelance thing on the fly and now that business is really coming in for you; Now, might be the time to tighten ship a bit and establish your brand as Freelancer. At Drafting Nation they offer you the tools you need to get your Freelance business off the ground. They offer a business-in-a-box, which is loaded with everything you need to get started regarding your

A Freelancer Must Read

2008-10-29T13:04:00.001-04:00

Michelle Goodman has an interesting blog called “Nine to Thrive” that be found by clicking here: http://blog.marketplace.nwsource.com/ninetothrive/ This blog offers great information as well as resources for Freelancers. She has written for ABCNews.com, CNN.com, Yahoo! HotJobs and more. She is also a published Author of "The Anti 9-to-5 Guide: Practical Career Advice for Women Who Think Outside

Can freelancers pin down floating holidays?

2008-10-21T12:46:00.001-04:00

Columbus Day was a floating holiday for my friend, with whom I spent the day shopping. She got paid for trying on party dresses. Did I?Good question. I've not yet averaged out what I earn per hour. I suppose in January (and February and March), as I compile my pay and expenses for my wonderful accountant, I'll have a better idea of my earnings since mid-February, when I took the plunge. I can

Lemonade: Link Exchange Management Network And Discovery Engine

2008-10-16T17:26:00.000-04:00

Lem.onade.org launches live beta test:Lemonade: Link Exchange Management Network And Discovery EngineEasily manage your link exchanges and find new link partners. Track all your link exchange requests through one simple interface.- It's easy to use, it saves you time, and it's free.- Tag Based Relevant Partner Discovery- Management for all of your sites and partners.- Partner Metrics- Works with

Career Slow Causing a Possible Freelance Frenzy?

2008-10-08T13:26:00.000-04:00

WASHINGTON - The world economy will slow sharply this year and next, with the United States likely sliding into recession reflecting mounting damage from the most dangerous financial jolt in more than a half-century. -Associated PressWith constant talk of the impending impact of the recession, Seeking Freelance work can appear to be a bit dim. However employers are steadily seeking Freelancers.

Learning to Capitalize and Remain Resilient In a Strained Job Market

2008-09-30T15:10:00.001-04:00

With unemployment on the rise and a struggling economy, now is the time more than ever to take the down side and turn into a positive. With much uncertainty in the air, one things for certain we still have to push through it all. Now is a great time to take a look at what's going on with different companies and different industries and see where there is room for opportunity. Just because a

Useful Ninja Tools In the World of Freelance

2008-09-23T14:44:00.000-04:00

Found a great site filled with some things that will be useful to Ninja Freelancers. This list has a 100 Web applications for everything needed to make it as a successful Freelancer.http://www.cogniview.com/convert-pdf-to-excel/post/the-freelancers-toolset-100-web-apps-for-everything-you-will-possibly-need/

When a Client Rejects a Ninja’s Style

2008-09-16T14:18:00.000-04:00

Ninja Freelancer you are at the top of your Freelance game and low and behold the unthinkable happens…You get the dreaded complaint from one of your clients stating that they don’t like something or perhaps everything about the project you spent hours working on. Something like this can surely take you by surprise. It certainly will take a jab at your confidence; so much so that it can it can

Ninjas Narrowing Down Their Niche

2008-09-09T15:07:00.000-04:00

Some Ninja Freelancers are excellent at one particular skill set. Some Ninja Freelancers have a multitude of skills. For instance, you make be excellent at designing, copywriting, and marketing when it comes to your projects. You pretty much have all the technical and creative aspects covered to successfully execute your project solo. Initially being able to do it all yourself may seem like a

Freelance Does Not Equate Tax Free

2008-09-03T12:03:00.002-04:00

The end of the year is quickly approaching. This means, before you know it Tax Season will be here again. When you're out there on your own doing the entrepreneur thing, there may be a little confusion as to what to classify yourself as on your tax documents. You may choose to call yourself a 1099 Worker, Sole Proprietor, Freelancer, Subcontractor, Free Agent, or an Independent Professional. No

33 New Design Blogs Worth Taking Note Of

2008-08-19T16:09:00.000-04:00

Ninjas, here you will find a list of new sites that have superb content provided by Liam, who has made it easier to view a collection of websites and blogs with interesting content. Here the selections were made based on quality of posts & resources rather than the design element.http://wefunction.com/2008/08/33-new-design-blogs-with-great-content-resources/

The Cost of Being The Nina Freelance Boss

2008-08-14T16:07:00.001-04:00

When going thorough your project missions as a Ninja Freelancer, there are a few things you may want to consider when setting your fees for your services.· What’s Your Level of Knack Know How: Initially when starting out as a Ninja Freelancer you may want to consider charging less in order to get the business and build your portfolio. This tactic allows you to be more competitive with your fellow

Must A Ninja Sell It's Soul In the Name Of A Lead?

2008-08-05T15:44:00.000-04:00

When looking for a job as a Freelance Ninja you would think it would be as simple as getting a job directly from the client right? Sometimes it may feel like you have to agree to sell your soul in order to get viable work leads. Well, working for yourself means you are literally your own mini company and like any given company you have to do some marketing to get the business which is your

What is a Ninja Freelancer Really?

2008-07-31T15:33:00.002-04:00

According to definitions found on Wikipedia, In Japanese history, a Ninja: someone specially trained in a variety of unorthodox arts of war. The methods used by ninja included assassination, espionage, and a variety of martial arts. Their roles may have included sabotage, espionage, scouting and assassination missions as a way to destabilize and cause social chaos. A Freelancer: a person who

Freelancing the Way for a Ninja to Go?

2008-07-29T16:19:00.000-04:00

Freelancing can be great and come with a lot of perks that often are not offered in the traditional corporate environment. Sometimes the monotony of some 9 to 5’s can be enough to make you want to seek a change and finally make that ultimate career choice. Freelancing in my opinion puts you in the driver seat of your future, your destiny. If done correctly with a few essential tips in mind it can

Even Ninjas Make Mistakes

2008-06-20T14:41:00.000-04:00

Top 5 Freelance Mistakes To Avoid The road of freelance writing is fraught with pot-holes, sharp bends, and hidden horizons, so it pays to know a few of the mistakes in advance to help make the journey go that little bit smoother. It’s easy to make mistakes when working as a self-employed person, and even the smallest error may have a mis-proportionally negative affect on your business. Here

When Your Client Doesn't Speak Your Language

2008-06-13T16:11:00.000-04:00

How to Talk to Non-Tech Savvy ClientsLearning how to carry out a compelling conversation with your non-tech-savvy client is a crucial skill that all freelancers must possess, especially if you want to keep a steady cash flow. This article will go through some strategies on how to talk jargon with your clients in such a way that you can maintain their attention and give an accurate picture of what

Vexcom Web Design News: The Joy of Flex: Adobe Air and the future of the desktop (with Ben Forta)

2008-04-11T16:41:00.000-04:00

Adobe Flex gives you almost all the power of a full-blown desktop application (except for local file access) and it runs right in your web browser, it's the future of hosted applications.The Joy of Flex: Adobe Air and the future of the desktop (with Ben Forta)

A Ninja's Best Friend: Referrals

2008-04-08T14:45:00.000-04:00

The Freelancer's Guide to Increasing Referral BusinessOne of the biggest challenges involved in freelance work is reaching and maintaining a steady workload. For many freelancers finding new clients can be a time-consuming process, which leaves less time for income-producing work. What if this effort could be reduced or eliminated? You could more completely dedicate your focus to earning money

How A Ninja Gets Paid

2008-03-18T16:09:00.001-04:00

How Do You Invoice Your Clients?Recent articles on invoicing at FWJ (which I linked to yesterday) and The Golden Pencil have gotten me thinking about general freelance invoicing practices. And the thing is, there are no general practices. We all seem to have a vastly different way of doing things. Some I’ve seen over the last few days (paraphrased, with my comments) include: I invoice using

Ninja Writing Skills

2008-03-11T11:04:00.000-04:00

5 Tips For Marketing Your Freelance Writing BusinessA constant problem in the life of every freelance writer is the requirement to promote your writing services while allowing enough time to actually provide them. Time management is tricky enough when working from home, and it’s very easy to become swamped in marketing activities, thereby taking away valuable writing time from your busy schedule.

Graphic Design Jobs: What is Graphic Design?

2008-02-25T15:18:00.000-05:00

A very nice article written about the general aspects of graphic design:Graphic Design Jobs: What is Graphic Design?: "What is Graphic Design?It is a graphic layout of all the components that make up a single or multi-dimensional picture idea. More simply put, graphic design is the use of visual aids, pictures and text by a artist to communicate information about a product, an idea, or service

Pricing Your Ninja Package

2008-02-21T16:35:00.000-05:00

Pay Me Please: A Freelance Web Designer's Guide to Billing and Pricing Going it alone as a web designer will quickly lead to the discovery that your accounting skills are as important as your design skills. If you've ever done any freelancing you know exactly what I mean. When should I bill? How much should I charge? What kind of pricing structure should I use? These are questions I've

Displaying Your Ninja Skills To Others

2008-02-07T14:37:00.001-05:00

Creating The Perfect PortfolioIf you’re a designer looking for a job - whether of the freelance or permanent variety - then an online portfolio is pretty much mandatory. In many instances, your portfolio will be looked at without you present, without any other information about you, and probably by a person who has never spoken to or seen you in person. If your portfolio has to stand alone in a

Ninja Finances

2008-01-28T11:34:00.000-05:00

Keeping Track of Your Freelance ExpensesWhen it came to tax time this past year, did you take one glance at the history of your freelance business and decide that you weren’t going to deduct any expenses because it would take to long to figure out what they were? Keeping track of your expenses all throughout the year can make it easier when it comes to be tax time – and it can help you to get

How Much Are Your Ninja Skills Worth?

2008-01-22T15:57:00.000-05:00

A lot of freelancers have the problem with figuring out how much they are worth. You don't want to charge to much and scare away potential clients, yet you also don't want to be underpaid. So how do you really access how much you are worth?How to Start Charging Your Dream Rate and Get Away With Itby SkellieAre you charging your dream rates yet? If not, why? In this post, I want to explain how you

Freelance Designer Banner and Link Advertisers NoFollow Policy

2008-01-16T16:22:00.000-05:00

Freelance Designer Advertisers:Due to the recent actions by Google relating to paid links, some of our advertisers have requested we add a rel=nofollow tag into their banner or text link HREF tag. This is to ensure they are not violating Googles terms of service specifically the Link Schemes section.Google suggests sites put a nofollow tag in paid links. We have decided to leave it up to the

How to Increase Your Ninja Profitability

2008-01-16T14:23:00.000-05:00

25 Freelance Tips for Maximizing Your Income Some people are just freelancers at heart. They enjoy the freedom of choosing what they'll work on, the variety of work, the opportunity to work with different people, often the chance to work at home, and many other benefits. But there's the good with the bad, and often that includes dry spells mixed in with being overworked. Here are some tips for

Programming for Social Network Site $5,001 - $7,500

2008-01-14T14:53:00.000-05:00

Programming for Social Network Site RFP Budget: $5,001 - $7,500 Project Start: 2008-01-29 Requests 7 Bids By: 01-22-2008 Deadline: 02-25-2008 Bid on This Design Project Users will be able to create their own profile/webpage and edit them, upload photos. I will need the membership area created. I will need an administrative side to add and remove features and delete accounts. Members will

Web Design: Yahoo Store Chocolate $251 - $500

2008-01-11T10:44:00.000-05:00

Web Design: Yahoo Store Chocolate RFP Budget: $251 - $500 Project Start: 2008-01-15 Requests 7 Bids By: 01-18-2008 Deadline: 01-25-2008 Bid on This Design Project I need someone to design a store for me using Yahoo Merchant Services. The store is for the sale of Sugar Free Low Carb Chocolates. Therefore, the color scheme needs to match the product. I don't need a lot of customization, just

Artquarter

2008-01-10T22:26:00.000-05:00

Artquarter - Fresh Art Daily - see new daily postings from artists in all kinds of media, a new piece of artwork is posted each day. Register and post some art of your own.

Login Feature for an Existing Tutoring Site $251 - $500

2008-01-10T14:03:00.000-05:00

Login Feature for an Existing Tutoring Site RFP Budget: $251 - $500 Project Start: 2008-01-12 Requests 5 Bids By: 01-17-2008 Deadline: 02-18-2008 Bid on This Design Project I have a tutoring site which needs a student login (sql, ect.). When the user logs on, they will be able to view their basic class info (campus, address and class times), also they would like to post pdfs on each

Template Based Website for Comsetic Laser Center $1001 - $2500

2008-01-10T11:50:00.000-05:00

Template Based Website for Comsetic Laser Center RFP Budget: $1001 - $2500 Project Start: 2008-01-25 Requests 7 Bids By: 01-18-2008 Deadline: 02-21-2008 Bid on This Design Project I got a flash template from template monster. I believe it was number 17127. Site will be informational only. Hiring Providers: Worldwide Bid on This Design Project I need to expand the number of pages,

New Members Wednesday 01/09/08

2008-01-10T10:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 01/09/08 Anibaldi Photo Studio (Escondido, California) Escondido Freelance Photographers Wedding Photographer | Patrick's truly unique style is one that joins together creativity, art, and romance in a way both contemporary and classic, leading to images that truly capture the heart of the couple. Anibaldi Photo

How to Karate Chop A Nine to Five

2008-01-08T14:25:00.000-05:00

Transitioning from Full-Time to Freelance14 Tips for Moving From Full-Time to Freelance WorkLeaving a full-time job to become a freelancer can be very scary. It can also be extremely exciting and rewarding. It’s not always the most obvious transition. There’s a lot to learn and do when setting yourself up as a freelancer. You will make mistakes. There will be hiccups along the way. But as long as

E Commerce Website for a Wine Store $15,001 - $30,000

2008-01-07T17:59:00.000-05:00

E Commerce Website for a Wine Store RFP Budget: $15,001 - $30,000 Project Start: 2008-01-17 Requests 7 Bids By: 01-14-2008 Deadline: 03-15-2008 Bid on This Design Project We are re-designing our website with the goal of having a clean, professional looking online wine store. The online store is of the utmost importance, but we also have other pages included in the site to help promote our

Graphic Design for Juice Labels $501 - $1000

2008-01-07T13:16:00.000-05:00

Graphic Design for Juice Labels RFP Budget: $501 - $1000 Project Start: 2008-01-10 Requests 7 Bids By: 01-14-2008 Deadline: 02-18-2008 Bid on This Design Project we need to refresh our Juice Label. The colors are old and needs to a new look and needs to be up to date design wise. Hiring Providers: Worldwide Bid on This Design Project The labels are 7.25x3.25. To start we are looking

Web Design: Chiropractic Office $251 - $500

2008-01-04T14:46:00.000-05:00

Web Design: Chiropractic Office RFP Budget: $251 - $500 Project Start: 2008-01-12 Requests 7 Bids By: 01-12-2008 Deadline: 01-31-2008 Bid on This Design Project I need a logo, website and a postcard designed for my chiropractic business. Am looking to brand myself and my office to stand out in my area. Any help would be appreciated. Hiring Providers: Worldwide Bid on This Design

Lap Band Medical Office Email Designs $501 - $1000

2008-01-04T12:23:00.000-05:00

Lap Band Medical Office Email Designs RFP Budget: $501 - $1000 Project Start: 2008-01-07 Requests 5 Bids By: 01-11-2008 Deadline: 01-31-2008 Bid on This Design Project We have some canned word documents that we send out to our patients based on what is needed as a email. For example if they make an appointment we send them a email with a link to the Map and a link to download patient forms

New Members Wednesday 01/02/08

2008-01-03T10:01:00.001-05:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 01/02/08 Mp2 Design & Comm. Inc (Woodhaven, New York) Woodhaven Web Designwww.mp2design.com is a versatile company with high-quality and reasonable prices that can help you or your compaby with graphic design, web design, programmers, flash and print production. Mp2 Design & Comm. Inc 1-888-932-7678 CALL Web Guy

Employment Website for Small Mom and Pa Industry $1001 - $2500

2008-01-02T13:43:00.000-05:00

Employment Website for Small Mom and Pa Industry RFP Budget: $1001 - $2500 Project Start: 2008-01-13 Requests 8 Bids By: 01-09-2008 Deadline: 02-09-2008 Bid on This Design Project I need a website created for individuals to post their specific resumes and contact info and for Employers to pay to view prospective employees or independent contractors. The main part of the site will be

Web Design: Jewelry Retail $1001 - $2500

2008-01-02T11:20:00.000-05:00

Web Design: Jewelry Retail RFP Budget: $1001 - $2500 Project Start: 2008-02-02 Requests 7 Bids By: 01-09-2008 Deadline: 02-16-2008 Bid on This Design Project i want to begin an online retail version of my business. i have hundreds of products that change constantly and i want them all listed with pictures and prices. accepting credit cards and paypal. Hiring Providers: Worldwide Bid on

Integrate Shopping Cart into Training Website $100 - $250

2007-12-28T12:52:00.000-05:00

Integrate Shopping Cart into Training Website RFP Budget: $100 - $250 Project Start: 2008-01-02 Requests 7 Bids By: 01-05-2008 Deadline: 01-15-2008 Bid on This Design Project Want to add shopping cart to existing web site. Cart needs to be able to handle digital download (various software), physical sales and subscription sales. Hiring Providers: Worldwide Bid on This Design Project

Design for an IT Blogger Template $100 - $250

2007-12-27T14:27:00.000-05:00

Design for an IT Blogger Template RFP Budget: $100 - $250 Project Start: 2008-01-11 Requests 8 Bids By: 01-04-2008 Deadline: 01-20-2008 Bid on This Design Project Hi there. I am after a template for a new blog I am starting that will focus on some fairly detailed (i.e. geek) IT technologies. I am after something uncluttered but stylish. The posts will be fairly long and contain snippets of

New Members Wednesday 12/26/07

2007-12-27T10:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome New Members That Joined FreelanceDesigners.com Wednesday 12/26/07 Syntonic Creation (Beaverton, Oregon) Beaverton Web Design Syntonic Creation offers Web Design, Myspace Profile Design, Full Corporate Identity and Album Artwork. Syntonic Creation Nori Lamphere (Onalaska, Washington) Onalaska Web Design OfficeElf has been creating affordable, inviting, user