One of the best ways to earn continuous income as a freelancer is to create retainer agreements with your clients. A retainer is where a client makes use of your freelance services on an ongoing basis, month after month. An example might be a freelance social media manager who looks after the Facebook and Twitter […]
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Speed is of the essence when you’re a freelancer. The more billable hours you can fit into a day, the more you’ll earn. Good time management is therefore an important skill to develop if you want to succeed in your freelancing career. Unfortunately, many freelancers continue to make the same time management mistakes which leave […]
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Being able to write a high-quality project proposal is an essential skill for many freelancers and solopreneurs. Yet it’s not just the words that are important. The design can also have a huge impact. While the written content is the driving force, the design is what frames that content and supports the message. That’s where […]
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Writing a project proposal can be a regular task for freelance professionals. In some industries and especially with larger clients, proposals are a standard process to go through before a new project. Yet they can remain a daunting proposition for many freelancers. When you don’t know how to properly write a project proposal then you’re […]
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Invoice Ninja recently underwent a thorough analysis from FinancesOnline, and not only did we receive a whopping high 8.9 rating but our leading open source billing platform was also distinguished with two prestigious awards. FinancesOnline creates objective reviews to aid businesses in finding the best and most efficient platform for handling their arduous daily tasks, […]
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A happy and healthy freelancer is usually a productive freelancer. A big part of being productive as a freelance professional is making sure you look after the health of your mind and body. When you feel good physically and mentally, then your levels of focus and productivity naturally improve. Most freelancers work from home or […]
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Apps and online tools are now an indispensable component for every type of business, not least freelance professionals. There is an app for everything these days and many of our activities, both professional and otherwise, are connected in some way to applications and related software. For freelancers especially, apps provide a vital supportive system that […]
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Running a small business is hard work. Every hour counts and it’s an ongoing process to find ways to improve your workflow and boost your productivity. If you provide services, then time matters even more, especially when you need to track project work and bill clients by the hour. Part of your business will involve […]
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Freelancing often means juggling a variety of different projects at any given time. As a freelancer you’ll frequently find yourself working for many clients and on a huge variety of diverse tasks. If you don’t manage your time and projects effectively, things can quickly fall into chaos. This can result in lost clients, more working […]
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Every minute counts when you’re a freelancer. The more time you set aside for client work, the more money you’re going to make. The trouble is, where can you find that extra time? This is where automation can help and make your life a lot easier. As a freelance professional, you’re also a business owner. […]
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Do you love using Invoice Ninja? Are you recommending our invoicing platform to friends, family, and colleagues? If so, then why not take advantage of our referral program which allows you to earn money simply by recommending us to other people. The Invoice Ninja referral program is designed for our customers who know the benefits […]
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Every second counts for freelancers. Unlike with traditional employment, a freelancer’s pay tends to be irregular and subject to the terms and specifications of various different types of projects. It’s therefore vital the freelancer or solo entrepreneur tracks their time precisely, especially when charging clients by the hour. Recorded time keeping brings a number of […]
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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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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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How business teams coordinate and the technology they use to interact changes rapidly each year. 2017 is definitely not the exception, as teams look for innovative ways to keep tasks on time and meetings productive there are a host of new technology features and new collaboration philosophies that will come in handy. Let’s dive into […]
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Invoicing Tips for Small Business Owners Among all the hats a small business owner wears, some become so heavy to hold up that they crunch down on the neck of the business owner. It doesn’t matter how fancy the hat is, it can really start to feel it is taking away from the part of […]
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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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Are robots, artificial intelligence platforms and automation tools on the brink of rendering you obsolete? The jury’s out on that tricky question, but until tech reveals that it’s out to get us, it has plenty of help to offer. As time goes on and the tools advance in their capabilities, automation is becoming increasingly useful […]
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