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How to Write a Professional Job Bid

All writers, but especially newer freelancers, seem to have a difficult time writing job bids. Writing the perfect bid is more of an art than a science. I remember the first time I took the time to browse a freelance job board. I was immediately stunned by the realization that I would eventually have to write some sort of bid and that my bid would compete against others in an attempt to find work. Uh oh…

I quickly learned that there are a few things you can do to make every job bid you write stand out from the rest. As I am in the unfortunate position of having to read job bids from time to time, I can first offer this piece of advice -

Never write a canned job bid and expect to use it for every job you want to bid on. Each bid you write needs to be personalized.

The first thing you should do is write a very brief description of yourself and your services. Be sure to include your name and a sentence or two explaining why your experiences qualify you for the job in question. …Continue Reading How to Write a Professional Job Bid

Really Cheap Business Cards

The other day I wrote about how important it is to have business cards to use in your marketing efforts. You never know who you’ll run into that may end up needing the services of a freelancer writer one day.

So, for those of you who were paying attention, I highly suggest you head on over to VistaPrint today and check out their most recent sale. They’re offering 500 Premium Business Cards for $5.

Yes, you read that right. $5.

A batch of 500 business cards usually runs around $30 and they’re going to throw in a free business card holder with your order as well.

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Growing Your Freelance Business

Every once in a while a freelance writer will find himself in a wonderful position - one in which he is comfortable. The bills are paid. There is food on the table. And he thinks he can take a break.

That last part is where most of us go wrong, though. That point in which you become comfortable is not the time to kick back and relax, but is more often than not the time you need to step your game up a notch and start growing your business.

But how?

Everyone dreams of finding a way to earn some passive income. You may want to start another website or blog, get into affiliate marketing, or have some other plan. Whatever your dream, use some of that free time to make it happen. That way the next time business is slow you’ll have something to fall back on (we hope, anyway). …Continue Reading Growing Your Freelance Business