Contrary to what they say in their sales pitch, effective freelancers don’t always meet their deadlines. What they do, however, is communicate with their clients when things go wrong.... Read more
The news that the contract of cabinet spokesman and CEO of Government Communication and Information Service, Jimmy Manyi, had not been renewed was not greeted with alarm and despondency by m... Read more
How does your work make you feel? As happy as a lark, or depressed as hell with Prozac at the ready? Madi Hanekom asks whether freelancers are more happy at work. Or not. Being happy at wor... Read more
It seemed impossible. How could I compete as a newbie on Elance when I was up against premier providers with their flawless ratings or desperate cheapskates willing to work for next to naugh... Read more
I am in the good position that I get my clients’ opinions published regularly, but certainly not always and every time. The secret lies in “client training” and having a good knowledge... Read more
Thirteen years ago I resigned from my job in corporate communications to enter the heady world of freelancing. I wanted greater work variety and the freedom to choose my working hours – not... Read more
