To be a successful freelancer, you also need to be a strong marketer. Like it or not, marketing and selling are essential components of building a thriving freelancing business. You can hire people to create content and carry out marketing strategies, or, you can do it yourself. If you go the DIY route, then it’s […]
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Starting up a freelancing business when fresh out of college is an exciting adventure. You’re freed from the long hours and intense focus of studies and exams. Now it’s time to shine, to earn a lot of money, to shape your destiny, and to create a thriving freelance business. Except, there’s a problem. Without a […]
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When it comes to building a thriving freelancing career, your health and happiness are perhaps the most important factors determining long-term success. You can have all the best marketing strategies and sales tactics at your disposal but if you fail to maintain good health and mental wellbeing, your work will suffer. As a freelancer, you […]
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Why work local if you can work worldwide? If you’re a freelancer who works predominantly online, it’s tempting to think the world is your oyster. And you’d be right, it is. As a web designer, or content writer, or consultant of some kind, you have the tools and accessibility to work with exciting clients on […]
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Many freelancers fail within their first year of business. In most cases, this is because they haven’t developed a freelance business strategy. Without a coherent plan of action, it’s all too easy to be distracted by shiny objects or to fall into a rut. Freelancing is such an attractive proposition. You work for yourself and […]
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It’s becoming ever more important for freelancers to embrace innovation. There are no two ways about it. With so many freelance professionals, competition is fierce and the need to stand out is increasingly imperative. This is the same regardless of which freelancing sector you’re in. According to employment statistics, there are over 62 million freelancers […]
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As a new freelancer, you could be forgiven for thinking most big business management strategies don’t apply to your line of work. After all, you work solo and usually from home, and you certainly don’t have a big organization to lead. So how on earth can the management strategies employed by big companies benefit your […]
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One of the most exciting decisions you’ll ever make as a freelance professional is one you’ve already made – the decision to start a freelance business. Freelancing is an exciting career path. As you quickly research how to set up a new freelance business, your skin will be tingling as you imagine the liberating lifestyle […]
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The biggest mistake a new freelancer can make is assuming they are subservient to their client. This is not the nature of a healthy freelancer-client relationship. The best clients treat freelance professionals as respected equals and this makes working together productive, enjoyable, and successful. Unfortunately, too many freelancers accept poor treatment, low pay, and a […]
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Freedom! That’s the word many people associate with the freelance lifestyle. After all, working for yourself means you can set your own hours and take a vacation anytime you please. Right? Yes and no. The answer lies somewhere in the middle. As a new freelancer you’ll soon come to realize that freelancing requires a lot […]
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Just like with anything worthwhile in life, there are certain rules or standards to adhere to. Whether dining in a fancy restaurant or simply walking down the street, there are things we can do and things we really shouldn’t do. The same applies to invoicing. There’s an invoicing etiquette to learn. Good invoicing procedures not […]
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A dream many people have is to develop and maintain a successful self-run business. Freelancing is a popular way to do this and it’s very easy to quickly set up a business presence online. If you have the right experience and skillset, you can make a very good living working from your home office or […]
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Feeling lost? Feeling confused? Worried your business is stagnating but with no idea how to fix things? Whether you’re a new solopreneur or a seasoned freelancer, there comes a time in every solo professional’s career when things just fail to make sense. Thankfully, there are a special group of people who can potentially help you […]
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Starting a new freelancing business is hard work. For many it can also be a worrying time financially. Whether you’re a fresh graduate or you’re leaving a disliked salaried job, it’s a bit of a jump into the unknown. However, compared to setting up other types of businesses, forging a freelancing career is relatively inexpensive. […]
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“You have to spend money to make money” is a well-known idiom. Yet is it necessarily true? As a young newbie freelancer, perhaps fresh out of college, you might not have a lot of spare money to spend setting up your freelancing business. You might even be in the red. When every dollar counts, the […]
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One of the most underutilized but effective marketing strategies for freelance professionals is email. Most freelancers forego list building and instead focus their marketing efforts on SEO, blogging, social media, and networking. And while these are good and worthwhile strategies, without the email marketing component they can often fall flat at the final hurdle. That […]
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Creating a new freelancing business is exciting. You build your website, write your marketing content, and then begin to look for work. There are a lot of potential clients out there, especially if you’re based online. But then the realization sets in. Marketing yourself in a sea of potentially thousands of competitors is not exactly […]
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You can live your dream life as a freelancer. Whether you want to travel the world or set up a unique business locally, it’s entirely possible to do what you truly love to do and earn good money at the same time. These days, there are so many freelancing business options for the young, stylish, […]
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Are you a lonely freelancer? When feelings of isolation are getting you down, joining an active coworking space might be a great way to boost your business and morale. While the advantages of a freelance lifestyle usually far outweigh the disadvantages, one of the most frequent complaints among freelance professionals is a sense of loneliness. […]
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Starting a freelancing business is an excellent way to avoid a traditional 9-to-5 office job. No more commutes, no more rigid schedules, and no more annoying colleagues – no wonder a freelance lifestyle is so desired! Yet for a complete beginner, freelancing success can quickly begin to feel elusive. After the initial excitement of deciding […]
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