Social Networks Reprise

Social networking and bookmarking tools have been growing since they hit the mainstream in 2005/2006. Nearly everybody uses Facebook, and those who don’t at least have an account. Webmasters are harnessing bookmarking technologies such as Digg.com which allow people to post links to their favourite pages....

Business Etiquette – It’s not that Hard!

I have been freelancing for around 9 months and this involves dealing with various individuals from various companies on a daily basis. One moment I may be talking to the receptionist of a cleaning firm, the next a director for a large printing business. I’ve met many, many types of people in trades that I...

Self-employed Web Designer? Consider renting office space

I took the plunge of going self-employed 6 months ago and truly, I have not looked back. This lifestyle is so much better – I can manage my own time, I value my hours and money more and I get to work from any location. Currently my chosen location is my home. I don’t intend it to be this way forever,...

Business Card Design Essential Tips

Businesses are driven with an intention to promote a product or a service. Several tools are required to drive a business effectively. One could think about tools like websites for providing the required information to the customer over internet, logo design to drive the concept of uniqueness of their...

Business Networking Tips

Business Networking Tips
Business networking can be intimidating – especially for web people. Technology enthusiasts and designers are quite often more reserved that the extrovert salesperson so networking amongst such creatures can prove a difficult task. Nevertheless, it is essential for success, and as a successful freelancer I...