Tired of not getting paid? All freelancers at one time or another have completed a project for a client, only for that client to then disappear without paying. It hurts both financially and emotionally, especially if you’re just starting out in your career. Thankfully there’s a good way to avoid these types of unscrupulous client. […]
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The design of your invoice is every bit as important as the rest of your business branding. For freelancers and solo-entrepreneurs, developing brand consistency throughout every stage of client interaction is a powerful way to further strengthen trust and familiarity in what you do. Strong brand continuity has an impact on brand recognition, and whether […]
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Tired of continually writing reminder emails to late paying clients? What if there was a way to automate the process? A way where you’d write a series of email templates once, and then they’d continue working for you, week in and week out. Well, there is, with invoice auto-reminder emails. For busy freelancers and service […]
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Standing desks have become an increasingly visible presence in offices, both at work and at home, in recent years. That’s because more and more people are realizing the health benefits they can bring, especially for laptop dependent freelancers. Nowadays there are a wide variety of styles which can suit different types of office settings and […]
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Social media marketing can be an effective way for freelancers and solo-entrepreneurs to attract new leads and clients. When done correctly, it’s also an affordable way to increase a brand’s reach without overly expensive marketing tactics. A skilled social media user can leapfrog bigger businesses in their niche who might be more pedestrian with their […]
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When we think of logos, we tend to image the big brand logos of multinational corporations, who spend millions of dollars perfecting the perfect designs. However, logos are also important for freelancers and solo-entrepreneurs. You don’t need to spend a lot of money on them either to make them stand out. Your logo is the […]
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Do you batch invoice or do you send invoices instantly upon project completion? Many freelancers send daily invoices as soon as they finish a project. But what if the alternative – batch billing – is more beneficial to your productivity and stress levels? What is Batch Invoicing? Batching invoices is similar to batching any form […]
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Working long hours for low pay can be extremely demoralising. You ventured into freelancing with hopes of working from home and earning a lot of money doing what you love. But the freelancing fees you set when you first began have not been raised upwards and you’re afraid to charge more in case you fail […]
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For freelancers, getting paid on-time is of the utmost importance. A clear and detailed invoice encourages timely payment and provides an important financial record for both you and your client. It also lets clients see exactly where their money is going, decreasing the chance of misunderstandings and payment disputes. An itemized invoice can help you […]
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When working for yourself you want to make the best use of all the benefits technology can bring. This includes communication with prospective clients, especially during that all-important first contact. Project quote request forms are a good example of technology helping to automate and speed-up these new client interactions. These small web page forms allow […]
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Simply the Best: Auto-Billing at Your Fingertips If you have clients that need to be billed on a regular basis, then you know exactly how time consuming this can be. First, you have to keep their credit card or bank details on file. Next, you must remember the date of the upcoming invoice. And then, […]
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The Freelancer’s Guide to the Home Office If you’re working as a freelancer, chances are you got your start working from home. The home office comes with its own special set of ups and downs: in general, it’s more comfortable than going out to a shared office or co-working space, but it can also encourage […]
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Did you become a freelancer because you want to pursue your passion? To build a business around the line of work that inspires you? Did you want to answer to yourself instead of being a cog in a corporate structure? Have you always taken a “whole picture” approach, where you see projects through from A […]
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You might or might not have chosen the freelance life for the flexibility it offers you, but you must admit – being your own boss has its perks. You can determine your own hours, wear whatever you want and take your projects in whatever direction you feel is best. On the other hand, you aren’t […]
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Freelancers come in all shapes and sizes, and from all walks of life. According to a 2015 study by Edelman, women represent 40% of the US freelance workforce. Most are young adults, but nearly one-fifth are 55 or more years of age. Freelancers are even somewhat more ethnically diverse than non-freelancers. With the rise of […]
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Millennials are hitting the workforce at full speed. According to US labor stats, they already outnumber boomers and Generation X. The impact of their arrival in the business scene has many watching apprehensively. While millennials tend to get a bum rap, the truth is that their approach is simply different from generations past. Not necessarily […]
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For more and more of us, the freelance life is where it’s at. But just because indie work is the most flexible and fulfilling way to make a living doesn’t mean it’s easy. And even when things are going extremely well, the pipeline of relevant leads is flowing and being converted into a steady stream […]
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Every so often, a product name that was once a household term becomes irrelevant and starts to fall off the radar. With the company’s recent restructuring and aggressive plans for innovation, PayPal is certainly not off the radar yet, but it’s also no longer hailed as the amazing solution that it once was – not […]
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The odds are, as an independent business owner, you’re a mind-bogglingly busy person. It’s especially true of micropreneurs, but today, just about everybody is insanely busy. Between your responsibilities at work, you need to have a life outside of work, your clients, your car, your family, your pets, your friends and yes, even yourself, opportunities […]
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If you’re a freelancer (as I have been on and off for many years) the answer to the question “What Do Freelancers Need to Know About Project Management?” is likely a short and sweet: Nothing at all. Freelancers typically specialize in a core skill or service that they provide to clients, and aside from begrudgingly […]
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