A common dilemma faced by freelancers in every industry is whether to charge by the hour or by the project. Both strategies have their benefits and drawbacks depending on your freelancing services, ability, and audience. In this article, we’ll have a look more closely into the pros and cons of hourly and per-project pricing to […]
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Project delays are a problem all freelancers face. Regardless of your industry or experience level, there will be times when even the best project plans, schedules, and intentions go awry. Usually, these occasional delays cause minor inconvenience, but they can have dangerously negative implications for both your workflow and cash flow if they happen […]
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Marketing your freelancing business during a global crisis is challenging. Many of your ideal clients are reducing spending, shifting focus, and even going out of business altogether. Everyone is facing hardships during the COVID-19 era. Despite the worldwide coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic recession, many freelancers are still making a good living and even […]
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7 Freelancing Myths Standing in Your Way of Success Mindset is key as a freelancer. What you believe to be true will inevitably shape your freelancing destiny. It’s therefore wise to avoid some of the common freelancing myths that can get in the way of you reaching your full potential. If you’re clear about what […]
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For many people, the image of a successful entrepreneur is synonymous with monetary wealth and an extravagant lifestyle. But as a fledgling business owner, is great wealth really how you will define your own success as an entrepreneur? Numerous entrepreneurs go into business for the sheer passion of developing a new project, rather than […]
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“Just be yourself” is standard advice for those who are nervous about an upcoming date, speech, or event. It’s usually a sensible suggestion, especially when meeting people for the first time. Yet when it comes to business, and especially freelancing, is being yourself a powerful asset? For many freelancers, the goal is to emulate those […]
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As the COVID-19 pandemic reshapes the world, business owners are left wondering how they can survive, let alone thrive. For so many freelancers, 2020 has brought financial hardships and fears for the future. Yet its during crisis moments like these that the most successful professionals do something extraordinary. They pivot. For freelancers, pivoting is essentially […]
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How do you go about finding a good accountant? This question is on the lips of many small business owners and freelancers when they decide to hire outside assistance for their business finances. Working with a professional can ease your money worries, reduce research and analysis time, and ensure you’re on secure financial ground going […]
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Every freelance professional, at one time or another, has been asked to work for free. Ask any freelancer, in any sector, and they will have a story to tell about a prospect who considered payment as optional. Which begs the question, is it ever a good idea for a freelancer to work for free? Whether […]
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What do you picture when you think of a great conversationalist? You might imagine a popular person at a dinner party engaging delighted guests in fast flowing conversation. But there’s a lot more scope to it than that. Great conversation is not just important for brunches and soirees, it’s also essential for successful business growth, […]
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Are you desperate to create your own side hustle but out of ideas when it comes to what to do exactly? When money is tight or if you have dreams of setting up your own business, creating a side hustle can help you reach your goals. As we mentioned in last week’s article, a side […]
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As an entrepreneur, you know time is tight. You have to market your business but when there are a thousand and one things to do, marketing can sometimes become a struggle. This is especially the case when it comes to content creation, such as blogging. You can hire out the content writing but often you […]
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As a freelancer or entrepreneur, it’s tempting to think your trailblazing ways are independent of other peoples’ opinions. Yet despite your independent career path, it can be very difficult to stop caring what other people think of your business dream. Whether it’s family, friends, contacts on social media, or even a complete stranger, there are […]
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The world is your oyster, so the saying goes. And this is no less the case when it comes to freelancing, especially if you work predominantly online. There’s potentially a whole world of clients willing to pay for your skills and expertise. Yet is working with freelance clients internationally something you should consider or something […]
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Money anxiety is one of the biggest stressors freelancers face. With the unpredictable nature of freelancing – including its feast and famine cycles – it’s no wonder money fears are prevalent. Numerous recent surveys have found that money is the biggest source of stress for Americans. For example, a survey by Northwestern Mutual discovered money […]
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A great way for freelancers to create a recurring income stream is through the use of a retainer contract, especially a high-value one. A retainer is an agreement with a client whereby they pay the freelancer a set fee each month for ongoing work. The primary benefit for you, the freelancer, is a sense of […]
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You need the best talent for your startup, and it might just come in the form of a freelancer. Investing in human capital can enable a new business to scale quickly and meet the demands of both customers and investors. However, hiring employees is expensive and can involve a steep learning curve. This is especially […]
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Building a startup business is a risky business. Statistics on startup success make pretty dire reading, right across the board. According to one study of over 1,100 tech companies, only 15% managed to raise a fourth round of funding (Series C). Approximately 67% of companies either died or had to rely on self-sustaining solutions. Reasons […]
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Successful investors say “no” to the vast majority of startups who approach their offices. It’s inevitable. A venture capitalist (VC) can only work with so many companies at any one time. With potentially hundreds of pitches being received every year, it takes something truly special to catch their eye. The dream of any investor is […]
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One of the most difficult things you can do in life is to build a new business from scratch. As any startup founder will know, creating a new company from the ground up is a Herculean task. It requires long hours, huge amounts of energy, intense focus, and the ability to frequently step far outside […]
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