Apply the 80/20 Principle with The FreelanceSwitch Client Analyser

Freelance switch has just added a cool new online tool called the "Client Analyser". It is based on the 80/20 or Pareto Principle:

"The way it works is that you put in your clients, answer some questions about them and then it lines up the data into tables, showing you where the results are coming from so you can compare and contrast them. The more clients you add, the better it works.

You should note, it’s not meant to be a very serious tool, more just a lightweight look at some of your client list. If you put in the minimum 8 clients and just guess values you can go through in about 10 minutes or so, and longer for more clients and more precision..."

Freelancers can also use Coworkers.com Reviews to rate and compare their various client contacts. The more data that can be gathered about a client portfolio, the more meaningful the insight.

New must have desk accessory?

Everyone who has worked in an office environment knows that different people have different temperature preferences. You may have thought that the guy next to you was born psychotic, but perhaps he's just a bit hot under the collar - literally. Well, this looks like a promising idea: Herman Miller is unveiling a personal heating/cooling unit that goes right on your desk. So rather than coming to work in a parka, you can just turn on the C2 and be snug as a bug. As an added bonus, it's environmentally friendly. As with other Herman Miller products, though, this little luxury won't come cheap though... the price tag is $300.