Comments on: Becoming a Freelance Web Worker: Part 3, The Working Day http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/ Freelance Advice and Freelance Jobs - FreelanceSwitch Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:52:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Weekly links for April 08,2008 « Freelancebusiness’s Weblog http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-19999 Weekly links for April 08,2008 « Freelancebusiness’s Weblog Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:40:03 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-19999 [...] [Via Freelanceswitch] [...] […] [Via Freelanceswitch] […]

]]> By: Thássius V. http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-16662 Thássius V. Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:37:25 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-16662 Hey, nice article. I would include, near e-mail, an online office application, such as Google Docs or Zoho. Hey, nice article. I would include, near e-mail, an online office application, such as Google Docs or Zoho.

]]> By: Nathan Ketsdever http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-15100 Nathan Ketsdever Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:10:46 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-15100 Skype rocks. Finding a way to track time productively is critical. Also finding options for wi-fi are super helpful. I've found that the questions section of Linked IN has been very helpful. I wish I lived in a community where co-working was an option. Co-working is a work environment in which web-workers work together in the same place. It serves as a hub of activity, ideas, and community. Skype rocks. Finding a way to track time productively is critical.

Also finding options for wi-fi are super helpful.

I’ve found that the questions section of Linked IN has been very helpful.

I wish I lived in a community where co-working was an option. Co-working is a work environment in which web-workers work together in the same place. It serves as a hub of activity, ideas, and community.

]]> By: shockboogiedesign http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-15049 shockboogiedesign Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:05:30 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-15049 Awesome checklist! I'm glad to know that I do have all these in my freelance arsenal:) Awesome checklist!

I’m glad to know that I do have all these in my freelance arsenal:)

]]> By: Hansson http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-14893 Hansson Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:18:25 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-14893 I found out that google checkout isn't available yet for sellers (you!) outside of the U.S and UK. You also need a gmail/google account to be able to use google checkout. Buyers could be anywhere it seems. The fee is 2% + .20 usd and if you use Adwords you get up to 10 times your adwords spend in free transactions. http://mashable.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-launches-today/ I found out that google checkout isn’t available yet for sellers (you!) outside of the U.S and UK. You also need a gmail/google account to be able to use google checkout. Buyers could be anywhere it seems. The fee is 2% + .20 usd and if you use Adwords you get up to 10 times your adwords spend in free transactions.

http://mashable.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-launches-today/

]]> By: Bob http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-14859 Bob Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:42:42 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-14859 "a lot of web workers fall into the trap of spending more time reading about productivity and learning to use new productivity tools than they do actually being productive!" I fully relate to this....and I've done something about it. Don't call it a New Years Resolution, call it change - I've cut my feed reader from 155 to 25 (see I kept yours!) , am spending more time thoughtfully reading and applying the great advice to my life and business. It is bringing about more change and productivity once spent in scrolling through hundreds and hundreds of titles only to "mark all as read" and get nothing out of it. “a lot of web workers fall into the trap of spending more time reading about productivity and learning to use new productivity tools than they do actually being productive!”

I fully relate to this….and I’ve done something about it. Don’t call it a New Years Resolution, call it change - I’ve cut my feed reader from 155 to 25 (see I kept yours!) , am spending more time thoughtfully reading and applying the great advice to my life and business. It is bringing about more change and productivity once spent in scrolling through hundreds and hundreds of titles only to “mark all as read” and get nothing out of it.

]]> By: Skellie http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-14829 Skellie Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:03:02 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-14829 Hey guys -- thanks for the comments! It's been really cool to see some of the setups you guys are running to get through the working day. @ Hansson: I haven't tried Google Checkout, so I didn't want to comment on it without experience to back it up, but like you, I'd be interested to hear what kind of experiences people have had with it... particularly if the fees really are lower than PayPal (which can be a killer sometimes!) Hey guys — thanks for the comments! It’s been really cool to see some of the setups you guys are running to get through the working day.

@ Hansson: I haven’t tried Google Checkout, so I didn’t want to comment on it without experience to back it up, but like you, I’d be interested to hear what kind of experiences people have had with it… particularly if the fees really are lower than PayPal (which can be a killer sometimes!)

]]> By: Em http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-14826 Em Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:22:02 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-14826 I love these articles! I'm just starting up as a freelance graphic designer, and would LOVE to be able to have clients all around the world. But I'm not sure how to go about handling all the payment stuff... Ok, so I can start up a PayPal account, but what if the client doesn't pay or there is some kind of problem with the payment? I can't do anything since he's on the other side of the world in another country, with a different legal system etc. Should I ask for some money in advance? How do freelancers usually go about these things? I'd love an article discussing those issues! Also, I'm getting a headache trying to sort out what to do with tax, vat etc. when it comes to clients abroad. There are so many practical issues that I need to sort out before I can start even thinking about getting clients abroad... I love these articles!
I’m just starting up as a freelance graphic designer, and would LOVE to be able to have clients all around the world. But I’m not sure how to go about handling all the payment stuff… Ok, so I can start up a PayPal account, but what if the client doesn’t pay or there is some kind of problem with the payment? I can’t do anything since he’s on the other side of the world in another country, with a different legal system etc. Should I ask for some money in advance? How do freelancers usually go about these things? I’d love an article discussing those issues!
Also, I’m getting a headache trying to sort out what to do with tax, vat etc. when it comes to clients abroad. There are so many practical issues that I need to sort out before I can start even thinking about getting clients abroad…

]]> By: Le ultime notizie più succulente dal mondo dei blog - Edizione del Gennaio 2008 | MondoBlog http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-14822 Le ultime notizie più succulente dal mondo dei blog - Edizione del Gennaio 2008 | MondoBlog Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:44:38 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-14822 [...] Becoming a Freelance Web Worker: Part 3, The Working Day [...] […] Becoming a Freelance Web Worker: Part 3, The Working Day […]

]]> By: Melissa Donovan http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-14819 Melissa Donovan Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:14:47 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/becoming-a-freelance-web-worker-part-3-the-working-day/#comment-14819 I'd love to get on Skype, but I'm still trying to figure out why my desktop doesn't have a mic-capable sound card. It's not even three years old! Luckily I have the backup laptop, but using two separate computers is somewhat of a pain. One of the best and simplest time management tips is make a schedule and stick to it. I always have a schedule, and if I stray from it, I can always return. Keeps me in line. I’d love to get on Skype, but I’m still trying to figure out why my desktop doesn’t have a mic-capable sound card. It’s not even three years old! Luckily I have the backup laptop, but using two separate computers is somewhat of a pain.

One of the best and simplest time management tips is make a schedule and stick to it. I always have a schedule, and if I stray from it, I can always return. Keeps me in line.

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