Fighting distractions the unconventional way
Typewriters may have had their shortcomings, but they certainly did not invite fooling around. Getting the document to look right was a bit more difficult than it is today, with all those fancy word...
View ArticleThe art of relaxation at work. Not as easy as it sounds
We all need to relax from time to time–it’s a well known fact. However, relaxing in an office environment may turn out to be a bit of a challenge. Effective relaxation in your home office is even more...
View ArticleThe freelancer survival guide part 1: get a boss!
Freelancing sorts out the men from the boys (and the women from the girls). Let’s face it – the price you pay for being your own boss and for not having to wake up at 7 am is dear. Unless you are some...
View ArticleIt’s a freelancing jungle out there. Are you tough enough?
So, you’ve decided to cross the freelancing Rubicon and become your own Caesar (your own boss, that is). Good for you! Can you smell the freedom in the air? Good. Now all you need to do is get your...
View ArticleAre you a team player? Are you sure?
The ability to work in a team is essential, whether you’re employed or a freelancer. No matter if you work from home and spend most of your working day in your pijamas in front of a laptop*, you still...
View ArticleRunning low on time? Invest some!
So, you want to become a millionaire? That’s great. No, really it is, but you should know it’s not going to be easy. For a starter, one thing you could do is take the financial means currently at your...
View ArticleMorning exercise increases productivity at work. No kiddin’
Everything has to be confirmed by science these days. If something is “common knowledge”, it’s just not good enough any more. One such piece of knowledge recently reconfirmed by people in lab coats is...
View ArticleFreelancers are not loners. Socialize at work!
Working from home is great. You don’t have anybody to look over your shoulder and tell you what to do. You don’t have to get involved in silly conversations around the water cooler. You don’t have to...
View ArticleFreelancer’s guide to happiness
Running your own business can be extremely rewarding, but it is also extremely demanding. Everything is on your shoulders, from invoicing and paying your expenses to dealing with clients. Whether you...
View ArticleFreelancer’s guide to beating the deadline
All freelancers are familiar with working to tight deadlines. It’s just part of the deal. You need to keep your deadlines if you want to keep your clients happy (or keep them at all). However, this is...
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