Being a freelancer and co-owner of a business, one of my goals is to keep my costs (and those of my business) down. I do that by cutting out any unnecessary spending, only buying new hardware and software if I absolutely need it, and try to do as much on my own as I can. I also use as much free/Open Source software as can, and wherever possible free Web applications.
But there are services I am willing to pay for. Why? If only because I don’t have the skills or time to do certain things myself. And because the service either helps me make money or makes my freelancing life a little easier.
The types of things that I have no qualms about paying for, and even paying a good price for, include:
So what services are you willing to pay for? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment.
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When most of us think of spreadsheets, images of number crunchers and bean counters probably come to mind. They usually conjure those images for me.
While spreadsheets don’t have a lot to do with actually writing, they’re more than a financial tool. Writers can use spreadsheets in some interesting and very useful ways. So useful that they can increase your productivity.
What can writers use spreadsheets for? Here’s how I use them:
Intrigued? Read on.
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