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Top Ten Resources for Freelancers

FunctionFox was proud to sponsor the International Freelancers' Day. Over the past 12 years we've helped thousands of creative teams grow their businesses and be more profitable. Here are some of the many resources we share with our members...

10 - Listen and Learn.

Replay International Freelancers' Day sessions. You're bound to discover something new and useful if you take a few minutes to replay all the conference sessions - the ones you attended and the ones you missed. Review all the speakers. Follow their blogs, check out their websites, connect with them for inspiration, ideas and advice.

9 - Toot your own horn.

There's a whole community of freelancers out there sharing experiences, offering advice, and ready to help you market yourself effectively. Here are a few great websites and resources to start with: Graphic Design Blender (offers great tips marketing as well as other fundamental areas to focus on), Freelance Switch and Clients From Hell.

8 - Get friendly with social media.

In today's marketplace, being savvy about social media is not only good for you personally, it's essential for your business. If you don't have a presence on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, you're missing out on countless opportunities. There are loads of websites that offer great advice on how to increase your social media presence. Check out Social Examiner and Smart Insights for starters.

7 - Be a joiner.

Most freelancers work alone. Joining a professional organization offers a perfect way to extend your network, learn from your peers, and feel like part of a team. Join organizations such as International Freelancers Academy, The International Association of Communication Professionals, and/or Freelancers Union.

6 - Get support.

There's a lot more to being a freelancer than great ideas or top notch copy - you need to be a multi-tasking whirlwind to handle all the administration, tax filing, IT, and accounting tasks that are vital to a healthy bottom line. Back Of The House offers an integrated support infrastructure that helps you stay on top of all that and more - including portable health, retirement and liability protection.

5 - Get paid what you're worth.

How much should you charge your clients? What are others are getting paid? The monetary truth about freelancing isn't a mystery. Use these resources as a starting place and start getting paid what you're worth. Start with these trusted resources. 2012 Freelancer Industry Report International Freelancers Academy, FunctionFox Resources, Freelance Switch Rates.

4 - Keep listening.

Keep an ear out for sound business advice and solid expertise from industry gurus like Peleg Top. Start at FunctionFox, where you'll find more than 25 short webinars. There are also 50 informative articles and monthly tips and tricks in the FunctionFox newsletter.

3 - Let Emma help.

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2 - Talk to a marketing mentor in person.

Want to know how to grow your business and find your ideal clients? Get a free 30 minute phone or Skype session with the number 1 resource to hundreds of freelancers: Ilise Benun of Marketing Mentor. If you want to be a successful freelancer, Ilise should be first on your 'must call' list. Mention you heard through FunctionFox.

1 - Track time and projects.

If you don't already track your time and projects, you're missing out on increased efficiency, greater productivity, and most importantly, higher profits! Join the thousands of other freelancers who are already earning more on each job they do. Try it for a month - free - and see for yourself.