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By: Michael Rose

Michael Rose — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:02:32 +0000

@Joanna - it's a great point. I'm starting to realise that cheap is not a great idea for a small home office or anyone who is using technology to earn a living. For a single user, like my Mum, cheap is fine, she prints maybe 40 photos a year, but if you and clients are relying upon your output then spending some decent money is well worth it in the long run.

Jim will be reviewing home office printers soon.

By: Michael Rose

Michael Rose — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:02:00 +0000

Jim will be reviewing home office printers soon.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:44:25 +0000

I always struggle with not charging what I'm worth. Especially in a day in age when anyone can self publish and sign-up to earn a few bucks per article on collective blogging sites like Associated Content.

Ultimately any new writer wants to take whatever opportunity they can find. But it took me years to realize I have to balance new opportunities with earning what I'm worth.

Thanks for the great post!

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:44:00 +0000

Ultimately any new writer wants to take whatever opportunity they can find. But it took me years to realize I have to balance new opportunities with earning what I'm worth.

Thanks for the great post!

By: Joanna Tidball

Joanna Tidball — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:14:22 +0000

Some really good points here. On the equipment point, in my first year or so I must have gone through three cheap desktop printers. They kept breaking so I ended up spending a bit more on a quality laser printer – it takes up a bit more room in my office and the ink cartridges are pricey, but the printing is of a much better quality and the machine can stand up to the high use it gets.

By: Joanna Tidball

Joanna Tidball — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:14:00 +0000

By: Michael Rose

Michael Rose — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:50:36 +0000

Thanks Jon… Come back Thursday for “top tips for working from home” :)

By: Michael Rose

Michael Rose — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:50:00 +0000

Thanks Jon… Come back Thursday for “top tips for working from home” :)

By: Jon Aizlewood

Jon Aizlewood — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:34:11 +0000

Great article.

Such valid points, and a freelancer's not being honest if they say they've never fallen victim to most of them at one time or another. I know I have.

One more faux pas I'd add as is 'workspace zen'. Not sure about your other readers, but I'm terrible for needing a clean deskspace (on top of organization and coffee), before I get to work on a client.

The problem arises when the space is not clean - I tend to over-procrastinate (badly) by making it the cleanest it's ever been, by which time I've taken a large bite out of the already limited time I can devote to that client.

I'd suggest always making sure your workspace is comfy, clean, devoid of distractions, and conducive to work. One final note: it always helps (though not always possible) to have that workspace somewhat removed from your normal life, i.e. another room or office, where you can switch on and off between your family life and your work life.

By: Jon Aizlewood

Jon Aizlewood — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:34:00 +0000

Great article.

Such valid points, and a freelancer's not being honest if they say they've never fallen victim to most of them at one time or another. I know I have.