Welcome to the last Freelance Chi of 2014. I'm spending time with my family this week so this issue is a bit shorter than normal. I'll be back next week, in 2015.

Do you have a 2015 goal planned that you'd like to share?

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Your specific ideal client (theadmin.org)

One of the keys to finding great clients to work with is to be specific about which clients you want. While similar to picking a niche to work in, an ideal client includes more details about the actual people your clients are.

90 tools and services to rock your freelance business (nusii.com)

Evaluating the tools you use is a great way to start out the new year. Nathan Powell at Nusii has a collection of 90 tools and services for freelancers.

Want to start freelancing in a month? (theadmin.org) SPONSOR

If you're just getting started or you need to restart your freelance business, having a day-by-day guide can get started on the right path. Don't waste your time doing the things that don't matter.

5 Budgeting Tips for Entrepreneurs Dealing With Fluctuating Income (bidsketch.com)

When you are freelancing, you have to get used to irregular revenue. Some months you'll earn more, others less. This article includes one strategy I've used for years which is to pay yourself a regular, consistent salary.

Review: Stop Thinking Like a Freelancer (curtismchale.ca)

Curtis McHale wrote a great review on Stop Thinking Like a Freelancer, a book I've scheduled to read soon.

Freelance Freedom #364 (Backups) (envato.com)

You should only lose your data to a hard drive failure once in your life. Any more and you need to take a deeper look at your backup strategy. Just buying SSDs isn't enough.

Thanks, I'll see you next week

Eric Davis (@edavis10)