Students That Freelance

When I first started freelancing, I really juggled with how to charge for projects. I started out charging per project, then switched to per hour because other freelancers stated that it was best. Then after working on a per hour basis, I realized that for me it was best to charge per project. I am sure that other beginning student freelancers struggle with the same dilemma as well. To charge per hour or by project? That is the question.

Here is another round of some really great links I have found surfing around these here interwebs (yes, you read that right). Ranging from tips to help student freelancers to review of some top apps, these articles have been hand picked for your enjoyment!

Yes ladies and gents, the forums are here! One of the main reasons we wanted to start this site is so that student freelancers could collaborate and learn together, and what better way to do that then with forums!

As a starting freelancer, you probably want to have everything you have ever done in your portfolio to show to clients. Even though you may think this will benefit you in that it will help you gain clients in just about anything you have been able to do, this just isn’t the case. I am going to explain why you should focus your portfolio toward work that you want to get as a freelancer, not work you have already done, and provide a few tips that will help you shape up your portfolio.

This week's open discussion question is focusing on marketing as a student freelancer. Have you found it difficult to market yourself as a student who moonlights as a freelancer? Have you run across any benefits or disadvantages when you explain that you are a student freelancer?

During the recent flooding and tornadoes that came through Middle Tennessee at the first of the month, it got me thinking about how unprepared I am, personally and professionally, for when disaster strikes. Granted, I am probably more prepared than most, I am still not completely prepared, and every time severe weather is in the forecast for my area, it makes me nervous knowing that if something happens that takes out everything I own, that not only will I have to recover personally, but my freelancing will also have to recover as well. Today I will outline some crucial things to keep in mind to help you become prepared for when disaster strikes.

First off I should apologize for the lack of postings over the last few weeks. Things have been crazy busy here. Freelancing, school, you know. But have no fear, we are ramping things up for an exciting and action-packed summer full of the best freelancing tips and tricks for those student freelancers!