What was originally thought of as a mom and pop business with an employee or two is being redefined as the recession rages on.  That same business might simply be mom or pop now.  Also known as the single employee small business, it leaves you — the owner — as that employee.
According to news-press.com, business owners are piling on new titles.  They’re accountants, receptionists, marketing specialists, custodians, and at times they’re the only investor.
Contrary to this news the freelance industry proves otherwise.  As businesses try to save money where they …

When I know I need to write something but I am not sure what I should write about, I whip out my idea book.  It is simply a notebook filled with random ideas I have jotted down over a period of time.  Some are good ideas, some are not so great.  Every so often an idea sparks renewed interest and I suddenly have a whole article or blog post ready to be transferred from my mind to my computer.  Like now.
Muses are a little weird.  She might hit you …

One of my favorite twitpals happens to be the Providence Social Media Examiner at examiner.com.  The moment I realized it, I was awestruck.  You couldn’t find a more suited writer to fit into that position.
That also inspired me to write this.
For over a year now I have found myself stopping in to examiner.com periodically.  I look at that “write for us” button and I consider clicking on it.
Examiner.com is filled with talented writers that talk about their “specialties",” from celebrities to business. Each person comes from their own location …

The day I decided to start writing for money was the day I figured I had become a professional writer. Well, in the sense that writing became my profession. When someone mentioned that they needed a professional writer, I froze. Thankfully this mention was through email and not in person (or on the phone). They didn’t have to see the terrified look in my eyes when I read those two words.
Professional. Writer.
I considered myself one, would they? What do others consider professional? A …

When you are working freelance, it can be hard to determine when you should say no. If you’re just getting started, it only makes it that much harder.
Eventually you might find yourself being asked to do something that you don’t agree with and that means you will have to determine whether you should tell your client “No.”

What will happen if you say no?

Of course that would depend on the relationship you have with them. A hesitant “no” can lead to “no work” in the future. That is …