Comments on: How to Get a Big Job from a Small Country http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/08/how-to-get-a-big-job-from-a-small-country/ Freelance Writing Jobs for All Writers Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:17:11 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: akhlis http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/08/how-to-get-a-big-job-from-a-small-country/comment-page-1/#comment-117288 akhlis Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:14:13 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4752#comment-117288 You made some great points above. Yeah,the most basic issue I encounter here in my homeland is the internet connection availability, I must say. There're more and more places where we can get connected with the Internet and there're more ways to stay connected of course, but the speed is so miserable. Viewing one webpage may take minutes and I even have to refresh the browser when the connection is in the lowest speed. You made some great points above. Yeah,the most basic issue I encounter here in my homeland is the internet connection availability, I must say. There’re more and more places where we can get connected with the Internet and there’re more ways to stay connected of course, but the speed is so miserable. Viewing one webpage may take minutes and I even have to refresh the browser when the connection is in the lowest speed.

]]> By: Sharon On The Web - August 2009 : Sharon Hurley Hall http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/08/how-to-get-a-big-job-from-a-small-country/comment-page-1/#comment-109972 Sharon On The Web - August 2009 : Sharon Hurley Hall Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:26:25 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4752#comment-109972 [...] How To Get A Big Job From A Small Country - guest post on Freelance Writing Gigs [...] [...] How To Get A Big Job From A Small Country – guest post on Freelance Writing Gigs [...]

]]> By: Amy http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/08/how-to-get-a-big-job-from-a-small-country/comment-page-1/#comment-108614 Amy Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:07:40 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4752#comment-108614 This is one of those articles that cheer you up when you start your day. Especially when you are setting off to apply for more gigs. :) Thanks. This is one of those articles that cheer you up when you start your day. Especially when you are setting off to apply for more gigs. :) Thanks.

]]> By: Koyel http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/08/how-to-get-a-big-job-from-a-small-country/comment-page-1/#comment-107812 Koyel Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:11:32 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4752#comment-107812 Living in a very small country in South Asia, I was so frustrated about getting job online. But reading your blog now I'm getting strength to look upfront. Thanx for ur precious opinion. Living in a very small country in South Asia, I was so frustrated about getting job online. But reading your blog now I’m getting strength to look upfront. Thanx for ur precious opinion.

]]> By: Sharon Hurley Hall http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/08/how-to-get-a-big-job-from-a-small-country/comment-page-1/#comment-107291 Sharon Hurley Hall Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:34:13 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4752#comment-107291 Funny that - my view has always been that I am worth the going rate for my skills - location has nothing to do with it. Funny that – my view has always been that I am worth the going rate for my skills – location has nothing to do with it.

]]> By: Thursday Bram http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/08/how-to-get-a-big-job-from-a-small-country/comment-page-1/#comment-107282 Thursday Bram Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:38:44 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4752#comment-107282 I've seen a lot of people struggle with #7 — it's tempting to step down your income in line with what other people in your geographic area are bringing in. But there's no reason to do so. If you have the skills, I think it's crucial to charge as much as you can. After all, a lot of prospective clients will assume that you're only worth what you're charging: if you don't charge as much as other writers, many clients will assume that you aren't as good. I’ve seen a lot of people struggle with #7 — it’s tempting to step down your income in line with what other people in your geographic area are bringing in. But there’s no reason to do so. If you have the skills, I think it’s crucial to charge as much as you can. After all, a lot of prospective clients will assume that you’re only worth what you’re charging: if you don’t charge as much as other writers, many clients will assume that you aren’t as good.

]]> By: Sharon Hurley Hall http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/08/how-to-get-a-big-job-from-a-small-country/comment-page-1/#comment-107192 Sharon Hurley Hall Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:49:51 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4752#comment-107192 Definitely, Lea. I actually think there's a good market for many of the more tech savvy location independent professionals in helping small businesses establish a web presence. Definitely, Lea. I actually think there’s a good market for many of the more tech savvy location independent professionals in helping small businesses establish a web presence.

]]> By: Lea Woodward http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/08/how-to-get-a-big-job-from-a-small-country/comment-page-1/#comment-107137 Lea Woodward Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:16:30 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4752#comment-107137 Great advice Sharon - and you should know, given your extensive experience! Whilst #1 seems basic, I am always surprised by how few businesses/entrepreneurs in smaller countries have websites. It's simply a must-have these days. Great advice Sharon – and you should know, given your extensive experience!

Whilst #1 seems basic, I am always surprised by how few businesses/entrepreneurs in smaller countries have websites. It’s simply a must-have these days.

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