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How to Find Million-Dollar Ideas for Your Freelance Business … Just About Everywhere
February 03, 2009 (10:24:38 am)
Coming up with ideas is easy and fun, once you know what to do. Not only that, but it can put a lot of money in your pocket when you approach idea generation in a systematic way. Take it from George Lucas, you can find ideas everywhere you look.
Top 10 Tech Tools for Today’s Traveling Freelancer
January 13, 2009 (09:28:59 am)
Jason Gaspero explains how you can travel wherever you want while keeping your freelance business fully operational.
More Opportunities for Web Writers and What to Charge Your Client for Them
November 26, 2008 (08:11:17 am)
As a web writer, you have a lot more opportunities to earn money from your clients … most of which don’t involve writing any copy! Take a look at the top six opportunities, and how much you can make.
How Much to Charge for Web Copy Projects
November 19, 2008 (06:53:53 pm)
Curious what to charge your client for web copy? Use this handy pricing guide and never worry about under or over-pricing ever again.
Words of Copywriting Wisdom … How “Half-Off” Spells More Money for Your Copywriting Business
March 17, 2008 (02:19:52 pm)
AWAI co-founder Don Mahoney suggests a way to get 50% more from your clients on every copywriting project.
Words of Copywriting Wisdom “Romance That Lasts a Lifetime”
February 04, 2008 (01:46:18 pm)
Michael Masterson describes business with a client as a steadily improving romance that lasts a lifetime.
Sandy Franks on How to Get Your Name in Your Best Clients’ “Golden Rolodex”
November 12, 2007 (11:23:52 am)
Sandy Franks lets you in on the secrets of becoming your clients' favorite copywriter.
Quick Tip: Using Voice Mail So You Look Like a Pro
September 03, 2007 (10:47:58 am)
Will Newman explains how to put together a quick, professional voice message.
Quick Tip: 3 Ways to Romance a Client
June 25, 2007 (10:22:38 am)
How to keep your clients coming back to you with more work.
Your Secret Power Over Your Client
May 03, 2007 (02:42:55 pm)
Will Newman shows you how to keep your clients coming back for additional projects.
Quick Tip: When a Client Is Slow to Pay
April 16, 2007 (09:53:11 am)
Will Newman shares a tip for easier collections when a client is slow to pay.
The Hardest Question to Ask Your Client (You'll Be Glad You Did!)
February 08, 2007 (02:13:33 pm)
Mike Klassen gives you a simple way to increase your client satisfaction.
From The Golden Thread Mailbag … Legal Risk as a Copywriter
December 18, 2006 (11:13:33 am)
Pat Coffey talks about your legal risk as a copywriter.
From The Golden Thread Mailbag … Client Contracts
November 13, 2006 (10:45:51 am)
Pat Coffey answers a question from a member about using contracts with copywriting clients.
From The Golden Thread Mailbag … Hourly Billing
October 30, 2006 (10:38:22 am)
Pat Coffey explains why most copywriters charge by the package rather than doing hourly billing.
Quick Tip: Avoid This Invoice Trap
April 17, 2006 (05:14:59 pm)
Will Newman has done it again! This tip will help you cash that first check and get you ready to run your any size business.
Quick Tip: Be Careful How You Invoice
February 09, 2006 (11:21:44 am)
Business advice to make sure you get paid.
Quick Tip: Keeping in Touch … the Right Way
September 19, 2005 (05:18:58 pm)
A good way to handle keep-in-touch marketing without becoming a pest.
How to Keep Clients (and Potential Clients) Happy … So They Keep Calling You
September 19, 2005 (05:18:47 pm)
Will Newman talks about the things clients look for in addition to copy that delivers results.
From The Golden Thread Mailbag … What to Charge for DM Packages
June 13, 2005 (02:52:18 pm)
Scott Rempe answers a letter from a member about what to charge for direct mail packages.
“While no job anywhere is secure these days, Michigan, where I live, has been particularly hard-hit. My copywriting income has definitely increased our peace of mind in a very uncertain economy.”