This week is a bit shorter than usual. I'm traveling this week to see family and then next week for MicroConf.

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The 5 Most Common Mistakes New Freelancers Make – 99U (99u.com)

Brennan Dunn has some great advice for new freelancers in this article on 99U.

How To: Interview your client and propose a value based price (nusii.com)

In this article Kai Davis provides questions you can use to start a value-based project with a client.

My 6 Requirements to Subcontract – Curtis McHale (curtismchale.ca)

Subcontracting can work but you need to go into it with your own set of rules to make sure it's worth it for you. Curtis McHale's list of requirements is a great starting point for your own rules.

The Business of Freelancing, Episode 23: Kurt Elster on How He 8x'd his Revenue by Niching – Double Your Freelancing (doubleyourfreelancing.com)

This is sure to be a great episode about how Kurt Elster is using niches in his businesses.

Go, Go, Go! Setting the Rules for “Rush” Projects – Studio Blog (envato.com)

I haven't taken many rush projects (because most of them aren't actually rush projects) but communicating expectations and requirements clearly is a must-do. If you haven't experienced a rush project yet, this article will give you a few rules to think about.

Quick Links

“You make HOW much?!” The realities of a high hourly rate – Freelancers Union (freelancersunion.org)

5 Ways to leverage Twitter for new freelance business | Guerrilla Freelancing (guerrillafreelancing.com)

Ditch your elevator statement – Freelancers Union (freelancersunion.org)

4 Examples of Consultants with Clear Brand Messaging (consultingsuccess.com)

Thanks, I'll see you next week

Eric Davis (@edavis10)