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9 Active Ways to Build Your Freelance Business During the Pandemic
It’s such a weird time, right? Just over a month ago, we could freely go outside, go to the pub or a restaurant, and meet with friends and family we didn’t live with. Now, we can’t do those things. But things seem to have balanced out to a new normal, and I’m trying...
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The Real Reason Freelancers Struggle to Land High Quality Clients [Survey Results]
Towards the end of 2019, I noticed a common theme crop up amongst my students and readers. Contrary to popular belief, the biggest struggle freelancers face isn’t landing their first client or getting paid more, it’s actually finding high quality clients that value...
Here’s How to Know If You Should Charge More as a Freelancer
Raising rates is such a hot topic in the freelance world. In fact, what you should be charging in general is a hot topic. Everyone wants to know what everyone else is charging and vice versa, and everyone wants to know if they’re charging as much as they should or...
How to Raise Your Freelance Rates and Make 2020 the Best Year Yet
If you want to raise your freelance rates, there’s no better time than the start of a new year. January 1st is always an exciting time. It brings that heady sense of hope that comes with anything “new” and makes us feel like anything is possible. But next year isn’t...
32 Unique Ways to Build Your Online Presence as a Freelancer
The biggest struggle freelancers face is landing a steady stream of clients every single month. There’s a reason the freelance life is often described as a cycle of feast and famine - and the reasons ain’t good. But here’s the thing: A lot of freelancers condemn...
Why You Need to Stop Cold Pitching for Freelance Work
I know, I know: cold pitching is all the rage at the moment. The reasoning behind it is sound. I mean, how are people supposed to know about your business if they don’t know about it? Pitching gives you the chance to land directly in the inboxes of dreamy clients and...
4 Killer Benefits of Creating an Online Presence as a Freelancer
In the last four weeks, I’ve had seven enquiries from new prospects who want to work with me. I’m not just talking any old enquiries from spam companies who want to pay me peanuts in return for a metaphorical penthouse; I’m talking my absolute dream kind of client,...
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Freelancer
Becoming a freelancer seems like an impossible pipe dream for many people. But imagine being able to set your own schedule day-in and day-out and only doing work you absolutely love. That’s not possible! You cry. That’s literally a golden, glittery unicorn that...
How to Make the Most of Your First Freelance Project
You’ve just finished up your very first freelance project, polished it to perfection, and have hovered achingly over that “send” button for much longer than you should have. You hit send, the client loves, and that’s it finished. Oh. I remember feeling a little miffed...
How to Negotiate the Perfect Rate for Freelance Assignments
Pricing is probably the most contentious aspect of being a freelancer. Scour any freelancer forum or talk to anyone who works for themselves and you’ll often find that setting the perfect rate for freelance assignments is a subject that leaves people scratching their...
Why Meaningful Client Relationships Are Your Most Important (+ Profitable) Asset
Last year, I took a month off from my freelance work to drive around a few of America’s southern states. In the lead up to my trip, I was incredibly excited but also absolutely terrified. Why? Because I thought my client relationships would suffer. I thought my...
4 Ways to Attract Quality Freelance Leads in Your Local Area
As freelancers, we have the world at our fingertips - both figuratively and literally. The interconnected nature of the web means we can pick up clients from all four corners of the globe. The possibilities are endless. But while that can seem comforting (there are 7...