The Secret to Cold Calling Success
I stumbled upon a couple of great posts on cold calling this week. Freelance Switch offers tips on how to turn a business around with cold calls, while Freelance Writing Gigs gives reasons why every freelancer should consider cold calling to find new clients.
I’ve never cold called a company for work. I’ve found most of my clients through querying and online applications. Because I have a fear of the phone, I’ll probably never be able to pick up the phone and randomly call businesses.
It’s pathetic, but I once turned down a lucrative freelance opportunity because it required several telephone interviews each month.
But that’s me, and I don’t recommend anyone follow my bad example, especially since many freelancers and telecommuters have had much success with cold calls.
1. Research potential companies: Rather than call random businesses, which may or may not require your type of service, do your homework. What do they sell? Do they have a newsletter? Read more
Want to Work from Home? Simplify Your Life
I know several work at home professionals and telecommuters who earn more money working at home. But this wasn’t always the case.
Leaving the workplace is scary and exciting. On one hand, you’re able to enjoy all the freedoms in the world. On the other hand, it takes time to grow a home-based business. You’ll need to find contracts, and it can take months to find steady work. Consequently, you may have to deal with a pay cut.
Persons who work at home often save money in other areas, in which a pay cut doesn’t impact their finances. But for those who regularly indulge in a few extravagances, a salary decrease can rock their world.
Everyone should spoil themselves, and I definitely believe in paying yourself first. But if you’re trying to quit your job and work from home, you might cut back on the $4 latte, or re-think the $100 monthly facials - at least until your business turns a profit.
Here are a few tips on how you can simplify and save. Read more
Work at Home Tips: How to Keep Kids Busy?
I don’t have children, but if I did, I honestly don’t know how I would be able to work and care for them simultaneously.
I’m easily distracted. But there was a time when I could work with the television or radio playing in the background. This brought life into the house, and I didn’t feel so isolated.
Nowadays, I need complete silence and I hate interruptions, especially when I’m in a zone. I don’t know if I could handle frequent pauses in my work day. I would have to either get a babysitter, or find a creative way to keep him/her occupied.
We’re pretty much at the mercy of infants and toddlers, in which we have to schedule our work day around their needs. But if I had a preschooler or older child, I would definitely consider putting them to work. Nothing crazy or child-laborious.
They could help keep the office clean, grab documents, shred paper, etc. It doesn’t have to be a meaningful task - it doesn’t have to be a real task. The idea is to get them involved, have them in arm’s length, and keep their minds occupied.
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Work Less, and Still Make Money
I could not ask for a better occupation. Yeah, I deal with tired eyes, mental exhaustion, and achy hands. But the trade-off is worth it. I don’t have to sit in an office day-after-day. I don’t have to deal with a morning commute. And I definitely don’t have to answer to a boss. But at the same time, I do get tired.
It doesn’t really matter if you work for yourself or someone else, everyone deals with periods of burnout. Varying reasons contribute to these periods. Some people have children who keep them busy, family members who demand their time, and health issues that limit their activities. Hence, juggling multiple freelance gigs creates a challenge.
Lately, I’ve been on a crusade to work less, but increase my income. So far, I’m on the right track. Read more
Telecommuting Jobs: Library Science, Case Manager, Web Editor, Technical Writers
As the economy crunches down on peoples wallets, companies are laying people off, costs are increasing, and savvy telecommuters are staying ahead of the curve by preparing for the unexpected.
Here are some job listings to help you prepare, or to jump start your first look into working at home.
We aren’t guaranteeing the legitimacy of any of these jobs; we are just putting the information out there for you to research.
Job: Reference Librarian
Company: Brainfuse
Notes: The successful candidate must possess a Master’s Degree in Library Science or its equivalent from an ALA accredited institution and know how to use information resources in a variety of formats including print, microform, CD-ROM, on-line databases, and the Internet with emphasis in online research.
Apply: Here
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