Freelancing: April 2007 Archives

Ever wonder where the term "freelancing" came from? Collis from North x East explains:

"In medieval times when knights roamed the land and fighting was done on horseback with a long pole known as a lance, the mercenaries of the time were referred to as ‘free lances’.

Today freelancing typically refers to writers, designers, programmers and so on. Freelancers are people who offer their services to employers without a long term commitment to them. They often charge by the hour, day or job and are essentially one person businesses."

Collis provides lots of practical advice about freelancing in A Comprehensive Guide to Starting Your Freelancing Career.
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