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. …

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True story! I wanted to share this story with everyone as to why you shouldn’t be doing your own marketing. Recently a client hired us to do some email marketing…and suddenly they fell off the face of the earth…that’s not a true story. The case in point here is that we offered to help them …

I recently met with a potential new client and the meeting reminded me of another marketing error many start ups make without realizing it. They pay far too much for deliverables such as website design, website hosting, logo and corporate identity etc The problem is that these businesses just do not know where to source …

If you are paying more than a few dollars a month for website hosting then you are probably paying too much. Now of course this depends on what you are getting and the type of website you have and what other services are bundled with your hosting. For the majority of small businesses you should …

Is your business using Social Media yet? You may be asking the questions…what is social media? Why should I be using it? Do I really even need it? Our answer is YES!  Even our dog Spot thinks so too!  So, here’s the thing! You as a business owner jump on the social media band wagon …

Every single one of us can be a dreamer and not a doer. Ever hear this statement from someone? I wish I could win the lottery. (I confess, I am one of these whiners…)  Okay, now here is the reality check!  Have you bought the ticket you plan on winning from?  Have you ever bought …