Err on the side of abundant contact Care for the future Care for the present Avoid Monday deadlines Be cautious responding to emails outside business hours Say ‘no’ as often as you say ‘yes’ Make project expenses justify themselves Beware the inevitable check delay Be chummy with your point of contact Don’t leap without solid footing
Say ‘no’ as often as you say ‘yes’ is probably a gold tips for freelancing. Many time getting less projects is more. Saying no on some projects may be able you to say yes on some other things. It is best, if you can choose, get projects on what you enjoy and passionate, and also profitable with the time you have invested at the end of the day. Full-time freelancing: 10 things learned in 180 days – [Authentic Boredom]