So what is The 2007 Global Freelancer Survey you ask? Well, it’s a survey that will reveal how we as freelancers are doing. We’ll be able to gauge things like how much money freelancers are making, how we work and if we’re happy with our lifestyle. Best of all you’ll be able to compare how you are pricing yourself with others around the world judging by country, by industry, by experience and expertise. It’s going to make for excellent reading!

The survey is going to begin next week and we’ll be running it for about a month or so. The more people who fill out the survey the better so for the next month or so you’re going to hear us carrying on a lot about this survey! We think it’s going to really help freelancers all over to get a better picture of what is actually happening out there.

And There’s Incentives!
Naturally we hope you’ll all take it in a frenzy of freelancer solidarity, but in case that’s not enough for you, we have some other, pretty fantastic incentives too:

1. Anyone who takes the survey will be emailed in-depth results of the survey. You can learn about what’s happening in your industry, location, and experience level. If you don’t take the survey you’ll still see information here on the site, but it’ll only be the highlights rather than the full report
2. … and we have prizes. That’s right, fabulous prizes! We’ve put together the ultimate freelancer kit from Amazon for one lucky winner who will be drawn at random from the pool of respondents. The prize pack includes:
   

   A Balance Ball Chair from Gaiam. Balance ball chairs give you stability while encouraging proper posture. Plus they’re bouncy so you can burn calories while you work!

   A Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000. This keyboard will help you fend off the evil RSI.

   Studio Monitor/dj Headphone. This headphone is a gem for anyone who needs to block out distractions, as it delivers superior sound while blocking outside noise. If you have kids, noisy neighbors, or an overexcited schnauzer in the house, you will love it.

   Caffeine for the Creative Mind: 250 Exercises to Wake Up Your Brain. We all need a little creative wake up call once in a while, and this book is just the ticket.

   Western Digital 60 GB USB External Hard Drive. It’s sleek, black and sexy, and it also holds all your bits and pieces. Every freelancer needs some heavy duty back-up, and this baby will do the business.

   And finally, what I want for my birthday, a Nintendo Wii!!! These will provide not only a great break after a hard day’s freelancing, but will also get you off your butt after sitting on your balance ball chair all day long.

When is it happening? Next week!

We’re all very excited over here, and not just because choosing prizes is perversely entertaining. It’s because we’ll be able to find out more about you, and you’ll be able to find out more about each other and your industries. See you next week!