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Freelance Village Discussions (7)
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The *other* jobs mailing listFloridians and folks looking for work in the SE: there's a free jobs mailing list with hundreds of members. I've had it going for nearly 15… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Apr 24, 2015 |
Starting and Running Your Own Company, by Matt RaibleMy good bud Matt just published an article about his business and I think it's worth sharing: http://raibledesigns.com/rd/entry/how_to_set… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Mar 3, 2015 |
How to Get Business using Social MediaYou can use the social API's to get new customers. One way is with Twitter's API. You can filter tweets for keywords and then friend the tw… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Dec 9, 2012 |
Cornbread and ContractingCornbread and contracting. They have a lot in common. What do I mean? Well, you never go in empty handed. That's for starters. How… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Jun 7, 2011 |
People's Guide to ContractingI've started a handbook called "The People's Guide to Contracting". It's a work in progress, so you can check here from time to time if… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | May 24, 2011 |
Freelancing - You Better Believe I'm Multi-Lingual!There's a new book out called Programming F# What's F#? Why should you care? What's it gonna do for you? Well, here's what you get when… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Oct 15, 2009 |
Freelancing in a tough marketIt's not easy these days to be a freelancer. Many layoffs have resulted in the market being full of well qualified job seekers. You *can* s… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Jun 20, 2009 |
Happy 10th year, JCertif!
Notes
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