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As 2017 comes to a close, ASJA would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of The ASJA Weekly Update a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Tuesday, Jan. 9.
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Who we are cannot be boiled down to numbers, but sometimes it’s interesting to take a look at the figures that help describe us. In that spirit, we’ve got a special post for the holiday season, in which we wrap up the year with a look back. Check out the hard data as you relax by a fire or sip some New Year’s champagne. We have a lot to celebrate!
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The Sydney Morning Herald
From Jan. 6:
People often lament that despite their best efforts, they just cannot seem to get, and stay, organized. Even though they've been working at it diligently and have tried many strategies, nothing seems to stick. So, how do organized people stay organized? Over the years, I've noticed they have six habits in common.
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The Huffington Post
From March 28:
According to a recent study by Upwork and the Freelancers Union, the most common places for freelancers to pick up work are friends and family, professional contacts and online job platforms, like Upwork, Freelancer.com, Guru and even Craigslist. This breakdown spells trouble for some.
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Forbes
From Feb. 3:
Building buzz about your business is an important strategy for success as a freelancer. According to SmallBizTrends, 63 percent of freelancers reported marketing as their most important expense to grow their business. And marketing isn’t cheap. But if you can get even a little free press for your business, it goes a long way. Here’s how to do it.
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Forbes
Every freelancer has missed a client deadline at one time or another. If you haven’t yet, trust me, eventually you will.
But missing a client deadline doesn’t have to be the end of the world, or the end of your relationship with that client. Follow the right steps, and you can make sure your client is happy and appreciative in the end. Here’s how.
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The Seattle Times
From April 25:
At this point, we’ve all seen the disturbing video of a passenger being forcibly removed from a United flight. It was a customer service fail of epic proportions.
As a freelancer, consultant or small-business owner, it’s imperative to keep outstanding customer service top of mind. We rely on referrals and positive reviews, and customer service is often the deciding factor in whether a client raves about us and ultimately recommends our services or says, “Meh.”
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Poynter
From Jan. 6:
How does journalism signal its trustworthiness to an audience that has lost confidence in its ability to be fair?
That’s been the ongoing question behind The Trust Project, which has convened journalism strategists and leaders over the past year to identify and develop tools which may help build trust with readers.
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Forbes
From Feb. 28:
Freelancing can be tough work. Sure, you’re your own boss, but that also means you’re the one responsible for making sure everything gets done on time.
If you’re a writer, designer, or other freelance creative, it can be hard to find the inspiration you need to get your projects finished. Whenever you’re in a rut, check out these 10 TED talks for motivation.
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Business 2 Community
From March 7:
There are certain agreed-upon resume standards that apply to almost all 9-to-5 job seekers — but when you’re a freelancer, some of those rules go out the window and you’re forced to make some critical decisions about how best to present your different skills to potential clients.
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The WRITER
From March 21:
Among the benefits of being a semi-successful professional writer — translation: your parents no longer employ air quotes when they discuss your profession — is that, occasionally, other writers seek your help. I respond to every message because I am touched. Not too long ago, I was learning how to make Frappuccinos. Now people ask me for writing and career advice, instead of extra chocolate syrup and directions to the bathroom.
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Columbia Journalism Review
From Feb. 3:
Most freelance journalists have a love/hate relationship with the job. They trade the freedom to pitch pieces and determine their own schedule for the price of dealing with slow responses from editors and delayed payments.
Plus, rates are often lousy, and work is less plentiful these days in a news industry with a grim outlook. Many stringers have to prop up their journalistic work with “custom content” and other writing projects.
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