Projects vs Tasks: How to Break Down Your Work and Get Back In Control
It’s easy to get bogged down in To Do Lists and feel like you’re drowning under Post-it Notes. Especially if you have multiple projects on the go, it can be difficult to know where to start with your...
View ArticleManaging Multiple Projects: Problems and Solutions
Freelancers often work on several projects at once, and working as a freelancer can bring some unique challenges. But just how do you keep all the balls in the air? Problem #1: Project updates are...
View Article5 Important Things Freelancers Forget When Scheduling Projects
You know every function of your project management software backwards and your expertise in estimating task times is second to none. So why do your projects sometimes fall behind? 1/ You don’t have 8...
View ArticleDo Freelancers need to set Project Milestones?
Freelancers are usually split into two camps when it comes to using project management. Those who use their clients’ framework as part of their work Those who create their own framework as a helpful...
View ArticleStaying on Track: Setting Project Objectives that Work
What will your project produce? What are its outcomes or deliverables? If you are clear from the beginning what your project is going to achieve, you are not only more likely to achieve it but also...
View ArticleThe Importance of Celebrating Success
In the previous post I talked about setting objectives that you can measure. But why do you need to measure your progress? There are four main reasons for this: 1/ To keep you on track 2/ To...
View ArticleWhat to do if your project falls behind schedule: A 5-Point Plan
Sometimes no matter how well you plan, estimate and schedule, a project can fall behind schedule. It may be because of something out of your control, lack of experience in that particular field or...
View ArticleKeeping your eye on the ball: how to stay focused on your project goals
It’s all too easy to get sidetracked by the things that need to be done day-to-day: emails to send, invoices to pay, phone calls, thinking up new ways to market your business… Twitter… Freelancers have...
View ArticleDon’t just Duck and Cover: Risk Management for Freelancers
Sometimes, things go wrong with projects. That’s life. If you are taking on a new project you can take one of two approaches when dealing with the risks that might cause your project to veer off track:...
View ArticleTwelve Free Project Management Software Applications
I’ve been going through some of my lists of free Project Management software applications, checking that they are still free and still available. I currently have twelve on my list but I would be...
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