Here’s a question: Is LinkedIn Premium worth paying for? Executive summary: Probably not in the long term, unless you’re looking for an in-house job, but in the short term, it may be worthwhile. Let’s take a deeper look. Ordinarily, I don’t think LinkedIn Premium is extremely valuable for us as freelancers. LinkedIn is the place to […]
Continue ReadingWhat if you’re looking for an in-house job?
This week, I thought I’d take a look at options for in-house jobs. The reader who asked this question is interested in jobs as a translator, editor, or project manager; that covers a lot of bases, but I’ll also talk about options for interpreters and writers. Also: If you’re in the opposite situation (in-house, looking to go […]
Continue ReadingWorking with a business coach
Toward the end of 2024, I felt like I needed some new perspectives in my business. I’ve been a freelancer for a long time, which has its pluses and minuses: My first initiative was to join a few groups for freelance writers. I figured that “word people” have a lot in common, regardless of the […]
Continue ReadingFree preview: March Marketing Madness
On Monday (February 24, 2025), I’m going to do a free preview of my March Marketing Madness challenge group. The live session is at 12 noon New York time, or I’ll send you a recording. Register here! I’ll do a walk-through of how the group works and the platforms that we use, then I’ll answer […]
Continue ReadingOne whale, or a school of fish? How many clients is best?
Greetings, Training for Translators readers! I hope you’re all doing well! Signups for my March Marketing Madness challenge group are rolling in; learn more here! This week’s newsletter topic is: One whale, or a school of fish?? Are you better off with a few large clients, or more, smaller clients? Let’s take a look at the advantages and […]
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