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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Using the correct terminology is important in business, not least in the world of freelancing. Yet when it comes to defining project bids, estimates, quotes, and proposals, the right terminology can often go out of the window. For freelance professionals, the difference between a bid and a proposal, or an estimate and a quote, can […]
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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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When it comes to project management and productivity there are few better tools than the Kanban board. Instead of relying on to-do lists and written schedules, users are provided with a clear visual overview of their workflow. This increased visibility affords teams and solo-professionals alike more insights into ways they can better delegate, speed-up processes, […]
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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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Invoicing a freelance client might seem like an ordinary and generally insignificant action, at least in the big scheme of things. The project has been completed, you want to get paid, and as long as the client manages to do this, then the invoice has obviously done its job. Everything is rosy. Except, it might […]
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Are you a freelancer making some common invoicing mistakes? Preparing and sending invoices to clients is an inevitable part of freelancing. It should be a quick process but when you’re repeating the same mistakes over and over again then invoicing becomes not only a burden but also makes you look bad. When you’re self-employed it’s […]
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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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Freelancing can be a highly lucrative career with the right skills, marketing, and branding. Many freelance professionals earn six figure incomes and together with the benefits of working for yourself, a freelance lifestyle is not one to complain about. However, it’s not perfect and that’s because your income is basically dependent on your time. When […]
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A strong brand is just as important for you as a freelance professional as it is for a major international corporation. Carefully cultivated branding helps you stand out in a crowded marketplace and makes you memorable. Without a clear and defined brand, your freelance business might find it very difficult to attract the quality of […]
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Deciding what core freelance services to provide clients can be both exciting and daunting. When you’re an employee but making tentative plans to set up your own freelancing business, figuring out just what services you can realistically offer is tricky. There are so many different potential freelance avenues to take but not all are lucrative, […]
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For freelancers and solo-entrepreneurs, providing a quote is a regular feature of dealing with new and existing clients. Whether the project is large or small, clients like to see just how much it’s all going to cost before work begins. Quotations help business owners to make final decisions and also allow both parties to keep […]
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As a freelancer, you like to make a good first impression with prospective clients. After all, they’re going to be investing money in the services you provide. While you need to be a good fit for their requirements, they also need to be a good fit for you. Problematic clients can cost you money, time, […]
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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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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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