Helpful Links for Student Freelancers: 7-9-10
Once again, here is a new roundup of helpful links for all those student freelancers out there! A vast array of articles and forum threads, you will be sure to enjoy these links!
Once again, here is a new roundup of helpful links for all those student freelancers out there! A vast array of articles and forum threads, you will be sure to enjoy these links!
What are contracts? Why are they needed? What should they say? All of these things we are going to cover in our miniseries on contracts.
I think it is safe to say that one of the biggest struggles student freelancers deal with on the day to day basis is when clients and potential clients question your student status. Recently, I received the following email:
When I started freelancing, one of the first things I did was start a huge search for some of the best and most recommended books with one subject in mind—freelancing. Yes, they do exist, and yes, they do help. I have read (and currently reading) several books on freelancing, and they have offered great advice and tips on how to really transform my freelancing into a business. So how can you get the most out of your summer reading? Below are some tips on how to properly read through a freelancing book.
Last week, UPrinting graciously offered Students That Freelance readers a chance to win 500 Business Cards. Check out the original post if you want all the juicy details. So, who won?
Today, we are proud to announce that UPrinting is offering Students That Freelance readers a chance to win one set of 500 Premium Business Cards! As promised, I have been working hard to team up with companies to provide some awesome giveaways, and I am excited to have UPrinting be the first!
Each week Students That Freelance will take some time to feature a student freelancer who is doing their school and freelance thing and is pretty good at it. This week, we are featuring The Hidden Dingbat Collective, a group of student freelancers from Essex, UK.
Well it is time for another open discussion! This one is about those student freelancers who also have another job they must work, in addition to going to school. Whew! That made me tired thinking of how busy those poor freelancers are!
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!