Archive for “Freelancing” Category
Migrate to Invoice Ninja v5
Migrate to Invoice Ninja v5 3 steps to migrate to the new Invoice Ninja! Log in to your account, navigate to ‘Settings > Account Management‘ Select “Start Migration.” Select [all] companies, enable “Force migration”, and “Continue”. *You will receive an email when your v5 migration has completed. While your data is migrating, please review: Documentation: […]
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Should You Be a Freelancer or an Entrepreneur?
Creating your own business is an exciting prospect. Whether as a freelancer or as an entrepreneur, there’s a thrill about ultimately being in control of your own career destiny. More and more people are leaving the world of salaried work and embarking on an entrepreneurial path. Yet with so many different ways to build a […]
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10 Signs You’re Meant to Be an Entrepreneur
Are you cut out to be an entrepreneur? Is creating your own business from scratch really something you’re meant to do? According to statistics, about 50% of businesses that hire employees fail within their first five years. Only about 30% of companies make it to their tenth anniversary. Being an entrepreneur is tough, even at […]
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Why a Defined Business Purpose Matters for Your Business Success
Purpose matters in business. A business with a defined purpose has a stronger foundation and a more coherent strategy than one that doesn’t. Whether you’re the owner of a small business, a start-up company, or a freelancer, knowing the real purpose behind what you do is essential to your success. Without purpose, it’s all too […]
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5 New Mindset Changes for A New Year of Business Growth
A new year marks a new beginning. It’s the perfect time to adopt mindset changes that positively impact both your private life and career. After the pandemic struggles of 2020, cultivating resilience and wellbeing has never been more critical. As Covid-19 remains an ever-present threat and a source of enormous disruption, everyone, everywhere, is looking […]
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Value vs. Price: How to Attract Freelancing Clients by Selling Valu
“What are your rates?” This common first question from a prospective client is one freelancer dread. It signifies immediately that the prospect perceives your freelancing services as an expense rather than as an investment. They see the price first and foremost rather than the value behind what it is you do. For any freelancer looking […]
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Why Software Development Companies Should Use CI/CD
Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CD), represent a set of automation practices or perhaps even a culture or philosophy in software engineering, designed to help DevOps teams deliver high-quality code more frequently and efficiently. The CI/CD pipeline, which is what the implementation of these two principles is called, is based on process mechanics, as […]
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How Creative Professionals Can Develop a Positive Mindset About Money
Do you have a positive or a negative attitude toward money? The answer to this question will play a big part in how successful you are in your business. How you perceive money is known as your money mindset and drives the decisions you make about your general finances and the fees you charge clients. […]
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Freelancers: Should You Charge By the Hour or By the Project?
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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7 Ways to Deal with Freelance Project Delays
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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10 Ways to Market Your Freelancing Business During the COVID Crisis
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
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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How to Define Your Own Success as an Entrepreneur
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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The Incredible Power of Being Yourself as a Freelancer
“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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6 Ways to Successfully Pivot as a Freelancer During a Crisis
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 to Find a Good Accountant for Your Small Business
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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Is it Ever a Good Idea for a Freelancer to Work for Free?
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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7 Reasons Why Being a Great Conversationalist Matters for Freelancers
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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10 Lucrative Side Hustle Ideas for Current Employees
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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