The ongoing recession has created a time of uncertainty. Many people have a justifiable concern about their future and their ability to find or maintain steady employment. If you are fortunate enough to have a steady job, the best thing you can do while riding out the recession is hold on to it. You should not take your financial stability for granted. During the recession, take control of your finances through budgeting, investing, and even taking out personal installment loans when an emergency hits. Eliminate unnecessary expenses and begin building up your savings account. Get rid of … [Read more...]
Trading is an Art
August 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you’ve decided to enter the stock market as a trader, keep one thing in mind. Trading stocks is not just something that you wake up one day and decide to do as a career – trading is an art. Just like learning to play an instrument or painting a masterpiece, a good trader will have to know all about the trading world in order to find success. This isn’t something that just happens overnight; it is something that is learned and developed over time. Look at these tips to see how you can learn the art of trading. Know your options. There are many options when it comes to the … [Read more...]
Reap the Rewards of Freelancing
July 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Artists of all types are not strangers to the world of freelancing. Whether producing writing, music, painting, or anything else there is a lot to be said about having the freedom of a freelancer. Image via Wikipedia Flexible Schedule - A freelancer can structure their days to take advantage of the time of day that they find themselves the most productive with the most successful creativity. Production can be done in the morning or afternoon, or even in the middle of the night. There is also the freedom to take breaks whenever you want them. Whether you like to free up your … [Read more...]
Landing Gigs for a Freelance Career
June 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Whether your talent is singing, writing, art, music, acting, painting or playing an instrument, you will need to market yourself to land gigs. Making a freelance career and landing creative jobs will begin with advertising and sending out resumes that link to an online portfolio of your samples. Design your creative portfolio before you start communications from potential clients. When you begin applying for creative positions or talent opportunities, make sure that your portfolio is professional looking. You can load your designs or samples into a free blog, if you like, as long … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Using a Talent Agency
May 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As a freelancer: half of your time is spent working on creative projects, while the other half is spent finding creative projects to work on. It's a frustrating situation for creatives who are much better at creating their work rather than selling themselves. Unfortunately, it is a necessary part of the industry but there are solutions. One popular alternative is to hire a talent agency to represent you and your work. However, while there are many advantages to going through an agency, there are a few reasons to consider before signing with one. Image … [Read more...]