by Chris Talbot – June 20/2011 Originally posted by www.freshbooks.com If you run your own business, this line will sound familiar: “I heard of an entrepreneur who used [insert social media platform here: Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn] and got a heap of new business. You should try doing that!” Indeed, social networking applications are widely celebrated and deemed …

by Stefan Dubowski – April 25/2011 Originally posted by www.freshbooks.com It’s a common situation with no easy resolution: your original quote for a project was woefully low compared with the amount of work that ended up being involved. What went wrong? Perhaps the client’s needs changed or the second draft bombed or maybe you ran …

by Chris Talbot – May 11/2011 Originally posted by www.freshbooks.com Invoicing is one of those elements of running a business that freelancers either like or hate. It’s either a task that one can take some delight in (knowing payment will soon be on its way) or it can feel like a chore that is subject …

by Chris Talbot – May 12/2011 Originally posted by www.freshbooks.com Enjoy the results of being organized Freelancers can get caught up in the operation of their businesses and put off strategic goal setting. But even when business is looking up or you’re just starting out, the experts advise this isn’t actually something that can wait. …