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The Benefits of Being a Freelance Writer

Next time you’re in Starbucks and you see the casually dressed guy in the corner typing away on his laptop and you’re wondering what exactly it is that he does for a living, i’m going to let you in on a little insider secret, he just might be a freelance writer.
Freelance writing is one occupation that gives you complete freedom and flexibility in your daily routine, most notably you choose which hours you work and can work from any location that you desire.
Picture this scenario, it’s a beautiful summers day and the sun is blazing, most people can only dream of strolling down the park to work. For a freelance writer this dream is a very real possibility.
Whatever your occupation, you will need certain tools to be able to do your job. For a freelance writer, you’ll need a laptop or netbook armed with word processing software. With netbooks available that weigh as little as just a few pounds, transporting your netbook to a location of your choice to get stuck into some work isn’t a difficult task.
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5 reasons why you need a live chat agent for your website

A live chat agent is someone who is available on your website to speak to visitors instantly via an instant message interface. A live chat agent could be you or someone who works for your business (you would need to set up live chat software) or a freelancer who you outsource the task to. This articles discusses 5 reasons why you should have a live chat agent on your website.
Time is critical
More often than not if you’re interested in buying a product or service you will need to ask a question before making the purchase. In brick and mortar stores, retails advisers are common place. You can find these advisors hovering around the store answering questions from customers who require some sort of confirmation on something before completing a purchase.
Online customers are no different from those offline. Despite the fact your website is likely to contain a thoroughly well thought out FAQ (Frequently asked questions) section, it is realistically impossible to cover bases for every possible permutation of question that your customer could ask about the products or services …