Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?
The Born Freelancer on Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation: Several months ago I wrote about the new Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation, known as CASL, with which every freelancer who uses email or social media to communicate with clients or potential clients should be aware. Its penalties are severe enough to make anyone affected think twice about ignoring it; its language convoluted enough to make anyone in the highly paid legal profession jump for joy…
The Professional ‘Selfie’… is it time to invest?: As freelancers, we know that our work comes from the connections we build. Who you know is almost always as important as what you know. But however you manage to find your clients, the image you present online is extremely important.…
