02 May 10 Recession May Have Ended, But Not the Recessionary Mindset
Experts come on TV, talk on radio, write in the newspaper, and even blog about it, but not everyone is willing to buy the story (or fact) they are selling using all the media they can. For many American the worst is not over yet. They feel the economic recession is not over yet, as revealed by an opinion poll conducted by Harris Poll.
As much as 58% Americans do not believe that the economy is going to improve in coming year — 33% thinks it will stay all the same, but 25% fears the worse has yet to come. 10% of the respondents said they are not sure of the state of the economic affair in the United States. And only 32% showed confidence in the recovery. (See picture)
If we alter the timeline a bit then the figure is even more disheartening. Almost 80% (combined) of Americans believe the economy will not improve in the next six months — 50% believe the economy will not change in the next 6 months, whereas, 29% fear the worse may happen.
It is on the administration and regulator to falsify the belief of more than 50% of Americans. They need to work hard to prove the skeptic wrong.
In which group I fall?
Well, I am an optimist.
Tags: Belief, blog, Confidence, Economic Recession, Economy, Fear, Fears, Harris Poll, Mindset, Opinion Poll, Optimist, Radio, Respondents, Six Months, Timeline, Tv Talk, United States
02 Aug 09 10 Everyday Tips to Increase your freelance Earnings
Do not get mislead by the title, I am not going to share any magic tips or rather there is no magic tips, tricks or shortcuts. Nothing can substitute hard work, but if the work is done in a proper way, and in the right direction then the magnitude of the return will make the effort look less strenuous.
In this article, I will share some tips that will help freelance writer in increasing his or her earning potential.
Tip 1
Introduce yourself: No one will know who you are until you will tell them who you are, and the best way to do that for a freelance writer is to write a compelling introductory paragraph that can be sent to prospects.
Tip 2
Article marketing: If you are a freelance writer, chances are you must have written many articles for your clients, which you or the client posted on various article directories to promote his business. Why can’t you do it, and why don’t you do it to market your writing services?
Tips 3
Burbling: Do not get confused. I want you to write powerful blurbs for every service that you offer.
Tips 4
Contact your past clients: Prepare a list of clients with whom you have worked in the past, but haven’t contacted for last six months or since the work got over, and send them a personal e-mail. This will remind them of you and your services, and they may get back to you with some work. Always remember, out of sight is out of mind.
Tips 5
A client a day contact program: Contact one existing, past or prospective client every day.
Tips 6
Hire a guru (mentor): Freelance writing is one profession in which to succeed you need a continuous flow of new and exciting ideas. Befriend with a person who keeps himself up-to-date with the latest happening. Leverage his expertise to build your writing career.
Tips 7
Start multiple Blogs: Categorize your writing services, and start one blog each for each category of services. For example, you can put blogging and article writing into one category, and article marketing and social media submission in another. Make a list of writing services you provide and categorize them.
Tips 8
Chart the uncharted water: Read the magazines, books and periodical that you have never read before. This will infuse new ideas and bring variety to your writing.
Tips 9
Write an e-book: Prepare your own information product. Start today and prepare an outline of two e-books that you should write.
Tips 10
Stay Positive: I know, you are thinking whatever, but this is as important as any other tips written above.
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