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4 Ways To Get Better Testimonials From Your Freelance Clients
When businesses look for a freelancer, they’re looking for someone they can trust. Great copy and a nifty design aren’t enough. You need to demonstrate your worth using testimonials as social proof.
How Instagram Can Help You Attract More Freelance Clients
Building a business requires you to see everything from a marketing perspective. Using a popular platform such as Instagram, you can build your online presence, attract more freelance clients, and earn more money.
5 Payment Methods to Consider for Your Freelance Business
How you accept payments from clients has a major impact on your freelancing business. Accepting a variety of payment options ensures that you get the compensation you deserve while giving your clients easy ways…
11 Essential Freelance Tools to Make Your Life Easier
When pursuing a freelancing career, you may feel a bit lost from time to time. Fortunately, there are tons of freelance tools you can use to make it easier for you to complete tasks…
How to Avoid Creative and Mental Blocks as a Freelancer
Freelancers often face the consequences of burnout, stress, and fatigue to stay ahead. These healthy life tips will help you avoid creative and mental blocks when freelancing
How to Price Your Services as a First-Time Freelancer
Most new freelancers don't understand how to properly price their services. We'll explain some of the key factors that influence freelancing pricing to help you get more clients and close more deals.
How to Systemize Communication With Leads (+ 11 FREE Templates!)
When I first started freelancing, I'd spend hours of precious, billable time writing the same responses to the same requests and questions practically every day, which added up to lot of wasted time and…
5 Common Financial Mistakes Freelancers Should Avoid
As a freelancer, it can seem easy at first to run your business without money management, but in the long-run, a lack of financial awareness or organization can spell ruin for your business.
Creating a Financial Foundation for your Freelance Career (A Step by Step Guide)
When it comes to setting up a freelance business, no matter the industry you work in, creating a financial strategy is vital to both your business’ survival and your own personal finance.
Types Of Contracts All Freelancers Should Know As 2+2
The promise of a better life and a flexible schedule is tempting more people who feel stuck in a 9-to-5 job to start freelancing. But it's not as freeing as you might think when…
How to Set Up a Collaboration Between Freelancers
Teaming up with other freelancers helps you establish valuable relationships, find channels for mutual assistance, and free up time for yourself. There's no need to take on every project client's send, but before you…
6 Ways To Upgrade Your Website And Get The Clients You Deserve
In order for a website to keep working hard on your behalf, you need to give it a bit of regular attention. In this article, Jodie Manners outlines 6 ways you can upgrade your…Topics
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