Make Money Online with John Chow dot Com
You’ve read the blog and you’ve been probably wondering about that free e-book that comes with the newsletter subscription. To be frank, one is usually hesitant because of the low-quality e-books offered with newsletters, but this e-book has surprised me in three different aspects: its vivacity, value, and humor.
The e-book’s take on the different approaches in monetizing your blog is refreshing and lively because of Chow’s conversational language. The e-book, with its clickable table of contents, can be easily read and navigated through in less than a couple of hours. I, myself, have read the whole thing over a [...] Continue Reading…
Freelancing Wagon: Part-time or Full-time? (Part II)
Now that we’re done with the part-time option, we can discuss the pros and cons of full-time freelancing.
Advantages:
You’ll be available during working hours
You won’t have to give up free time
You find time to work on other projects
You can juggle a couple of freelance jobs
Disadvantages:
You can no paycheck to back you up
You not be able to adapt to the new lifestyle
You might get into trouble with your partner/spouse
You might have a hard time with family and friends
With the pros and cons given for each, you can make your pick and get on to the next step: assessing your budget.
Freelancing Wagon: Part-time or Full-time? (Part I)
Now that we’ve sorted out the ranks, we can discuss the actual freelancing business. When starting to freelance, one must assess his options. Do you want to quit your job and become a full-time freelancer? Or do you want to keep your job (for the mean time) and freelance part-time?
Some might say, but what’s the difference? Each option has its own pros and cons. Let’s start with part-time freelancing.
Advantages:
You can rely on your current paycheck for emergency support.
You can start recruiting clients (you can nick customers from your firm:) )
You can work on your general portfolio (writing, design, and [...] Continue Reading…