I’m committed to completing freelance assignments by their due dates. On rare occasions this involves staying up late, working weekends, and perhaps putting off other work. If I’m willing to make the necessary sacrifice to keep a client happy, why can’t the client return the favor.
In the past year, I’ve dealt with more slow paying [...]

Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned work at home professional, you’ve likely experienced moments of self-doubt. Being your own boss isn’t always easy, and you’ll encounter several challenges along the way - especially in the beginning. You may even second-guess your decision to work from home. Perhaps your income isn’t quite right, or maybe [...]

We all have our lazy periods. Whether it’s lying in bed until noon, or putting off housework, there is nothing wrong with taking a little down time and throwing our schedules out the window.
When you work from home, procrastination can become a huge stumbling block. There are so many distractions, and any little thing can [...]

Around this time every year it seems that more and more blogs focus attention on how to balance work with the holiday season. We all need a little time-off. This gives us the opportunity to visit family, relax, or simply sit at home and do absolutely nothing. Yet, many freelancers dread the holiday season.
While the [...]

As much as I love the freedom that comes with telecommute work, slow periods often damper my spirits. Self-employed people understand “unpredictability” better than anyone. We have to deal with slow-paying clients, no-paying clients, and finished contracts. Anyone who plans or wants to make a living from home should anticipate slow periods. It would be [...]