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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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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Invoice Ninja is happy to announce the launch of our Kanban Board feature for tasks & projects! What is a Kanban Board? A Kanban board is a project management tool which provides a visualization of single or multiple tasks & workflows. It’s a tool based on a work philosophy originating in Japan which emphasizes focus on […]
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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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Kanban boards are usually seen as a team-based project management tool. Yet the boards can also be highly effective for solo freelancers who work-from-home. They can be used to plan, organize, and complete both project and admin tasks, which can dramatically improve a freelance professional’s productivity. Kanban boards provide a visualization of a project workflow. […]
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We know that getting your work done requires many different web tools. In fact, the average business uses between 10 and 16 apps. You have your email app, CRM, note-taking tool, cloud storage tool, team communication app, along with project management tools and various to-do lists. Sometimes, it can be a struggle to get them […]
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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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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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Freelancing can be a lucrative career path. You have the freedom to set your own goals and to price your services as you see fit. Yet for many freelancers, pricing becomes a self-defeating feature of their business. Their prices are too low and they compete against other freelancers to undercut one another still further in […]
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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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Freelancers can use Bitcoin to send and receive money from anyone, in any country. The virtual currency is a viable payment method for solopreneurs and business owners to use. Whether it’s being paid for a service you provide or investing in tools and programs for your freelancing business, the digital cash can be used for […]
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What on earth is Bitcoin? This is the initial reaction of many people when first learning of the virtual currency as a viable payment method for freelance services. Nearly everyone has heard of Bitcoin by name but few really understand what it is, what it does, and how it can be used. Is it safe? […]
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Getting paid accurately and on time is the most important part of a freelancer’s job. Poor invoicing procedures and the resulting cash flow problems can wreak havoc with the paying of bills, work productivity, and peace of mind. Ensuring smooth and secure payment requires the best invoicing software. The faster and easier the invoicing process […]
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There are numerous benefits to being a freelancer but a guaranteed monthly salary is not one of them. As a freelance professional you rely on a steady stream of clients and their ability to pay you on time. As such, cash flow can be a problem, especially when you don’t have plans in place for […]
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Can you freelance and earn affiliate income at the same time? As a freelancer it might be tempting to think advertising other peoples’ products on your freelancing website might distract from the services you offer. After all, people are leaving your site through links to off-site product pages rather than links to your on-site service […]
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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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