The Ultimate List of Freelancing Resources 1-25

It seems like everywhere I turn these days, people are talking about freelancing, running their own businesses, and escaping the rat race. Though I enjoy being a bit contrarian regarding trends, in this case I’m totally on board.

So here’s my contribution to the trend, my Ultimate List of Freelance Resources.

1. Identity Spectrum
   Mark Bixby discusses how to use an identity spectrum in design, but most of his insights can also be applied to figuring out where your business fits in the grand scheme of things.
2. What Does Your Business Card Say About You?
   Neil Patel of Quick Sprout covers the basics of figuring out how to create a business card that sends the message you want.
3. The Freelancer’s Toolset: 100 Web Apps for Everything You Will Possibly Need
   Since I’m focusing on freelancing information rather than tools, this list from Codswallop helps fill the gap.
4. 10 (More) Tips on Doing Productive Web Work with Kids in the House
   Do you have kids in (or near) your workspace? Leo Babauta has some great suggestions on making it manageable.
5. Earn More Money by Demanding It | Wise Bread
   Andrea Dickson discusses how to effectively ask for more money in a salary or contract situation.
6. 101 Ideas to Get More Freelance Work and Generate New Client Leads
   Just what the title says. And you know it’s good since it’s by Cyan Ta’eed of Freelance Switch.
7. The Monster List of Freelancing Job Sites
   Another great list by Cyan for when it’s time to hit the streets looking for work.
8. Jason Fried, 37signals Video Interview
   Insight into the business mindset of 37signals, whose lightweight approach is a great fit for many freelancers.
9. 7 Habits of a Highly Successful Freelance Web Designer
   Well known web designer Andy Budd shares his thoughts on freelancing.
10. You don’t need a plan, you need skills and a problem.
    Dushan Wegner of Shtikl.com addresses the problem of overplanning.
11. 10 Essential Steps to Making the Perfect Pitch
    Leo’s step by step guide to pitching your work.
12. Taking The Leap Into Entrepreneurship: Where Is That Financial Safety Net?
    Trent at the Simple Dollar discusses how to get started with a new business.
13. Coworking Wiki
    “Coworking is cafe-like community/collaboration space for developers, writers and independents. Or, it’s like this: start with a shared office and add cafe culture. Which is the opposite of most modern cafes. ;)” This wiki is the place to start if you’re looking for a relaxed office setting.
14. 5 Steps for Simple and Effective Marketing
    Eric Davis posts at the Shane & Peter Blog with an overview of the Get Clients Now! marketing process.
15. Freelancer’s Guide to Sales: Using Which-Craft
    Shane of Shane & Peter offers an excellent guide to using the word “which” to achieve the results you want.
16. 5 Things I Had to Unlearn to Become Self Made
    Sometimes the hardest part about going freelance isn’t learning new things, but unlearning old ones. Christine OKelly, the Self Made Chick tells about five things she had to unlearn.
17. 32 Must Reads To Ensure Small Business Success
    Naomi at IttyBiz has compiled a list of 32 excellent small biz resources. (Somehow I got an article into the list.)
18. 2008 Goals: Scare Yourself at The Shane & Peter Inc. Blog
    Another great post from Shane, this time on the subject of setting goals that make you a little bit afraid.
19. How I made $100,000 by spending 25 minutes and $0 on Marketing
    Christine points out the power of taking your first small steps. Sometimes the results you get will be amazingly out of proportion to the effort you put in. So why not try it?
20. How to get featured in magazines and newspapers with no connections…and turn it into mega-bucks
    Think you need great connections to make it into print? Jonathan Fields doesn’t think so.
21. Freelancer’s Guide to Sales: Making Friends
    Shane points out that all the techniques in the world won’t help you with sales if you can’t make friends.
22. One Word that Can Change Your Reality and Perception of What Is Possible
    Ever think about how the words you use change your perception of reality? Christine teaches her readers how to avoid constraining the possibilities.
23. Become A Master Networker By Changing These 3 Beliefs
    Dave Navarro rocks my day by challenging the myths of networking. Sample myth: networking is a natural skill.
24. New Opportunity For Tech-Savvy Bloggers: Remote Digital Coaching | Performancing.com
    Raj Dash points to an emerging market that freelancers are ideally positioned to fill.
25. How I Stopped Listening To Experts And Started Making Money
    Christine tackles more myths purveyed by the “experts.” You don’t need a fancy website (though if you want one give me a call :-) ); you don’t need first page search rankings. You just need to get started.

That’s it the first installment of the Ultimate List of Freelancing Resources, but there’s a lot still to come. Go ahead and subscribe so you don’t miss anything!