Sir Walter Scott

Old school Freelancer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mpdehaan/63094993/

New school Freelancer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eurleif/255241547/

freelancer:
Someone who sells
his or her services
to employers or
clients without a
long-term contract.

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Positives

Work your own time
http://www.flickr.com/photos/badwsky/299669640/

Wear what you like
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neil_b/17223788/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/francesconegri/291042211/
You choose the work

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Negatives

Financial insecurity
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stuartpilbrow/2942333106/

Loneliness
http://www.flickr.com/photos/frielp/2661943/

So much (boring) biz
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pyxopotamus/3064525926/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thecaucas/2597813380/

Wear many hats
http://www.flickr.com/photos/slimjim/2786503962/

Technical
http://www.flickr.com/photos/deadfredflickr/2450564090/

Business
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ansik/304526237/

Interpersonal
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilcrabbygal/510269615/

Organisational
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marsi/2208227079/

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Tips

Plan the leap
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrjorgen/272497780/

Do a SWOT
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kristin-and-adam/2820840833/

Establish SMART goals
http://www.flickr.com/photos/atomicshed/267682113/

Brand yourself
http://www.flickr.com/photos/taiger808/2724420209/

Manage your $
http://www.flickr.com/photos/merfam/3715426248/

Rainy day?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielygo/2051810786/

Develop your pitch
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eqqman/375190767/

Network
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bz3rk/3046285674/

Enjoy sales
http://www.flickr.com/photos/timparkinson/
930660427/

Be Ethical
http://www.flickr.com/photos/libraryman/20392534/

Ask for advice
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dimi3/3096166092/

Keep organised
http://www.flickr.com/photos/myeye/458651399/

Track time
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carbonnyc/64581364/

Give great service
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mypouss/3564830536/

Look after yourself
http://www.flickr.com/photos/monkeyc/95547024/

Keep learning
http://www.flickr.com/photos/heycoach/1197947341/

Enjoy life
http://www.flickr.com/photos/smileygeekgirl/3387815623/

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