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The Subtle Benefits of Being Around Others While You Work

Learn how freelancers can beat loneliness and burnout by leveraging coworking spaces, networking events, and alternative work spots like cafés, libraries, and parks to boost productivity and work–life balance.

Holly Dodd

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4 min read

Freelancer Self-Care: 5 Steps To Take When Burnout Hits

Most freelancers are passionate about what they do. Whether it’s writing, photography, design, or any other creative outlet, it’s easy for a freelancer to find a lot of joy in hir or her career.…

Amanda Winstead

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6 min read

How Freelancers Can Use Travel To Enhance Their Skillset

Freelancing gives you the time and money you need to see the world. Despite the freedom that freelancing affords, newly self-employed folks seldom take the time to travel.

Amanda Winstead

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6 min read

How to Market Yourself During Your First Year of Freelancing

If you want to make real money as a freelancer, you have to start treating your career like a business – and that begins with learning how to market yourself.

Amanda Winstead

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6 min read

How to Stay Organized and Determine Priorities as a Freelancer

Organization skills are key for freelancers. If you know how to stay organized, you can track work projects and complete them on schedule. You're also well-equipped to set priorities and stick to them.

Amanda Winstead

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6 min read

Freelancing Tips for College Students

Freelancing is an exciting way to earn money on your own terms, particularly when you're in college. If you need a way to earn cash while you’re in school, here are a few tips…

Amanda Winstead

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6 min read

5 Tips for Balancing Wellness and Freelance Work

Work-life balance is never easy, especially for freelancers. You can feel like you're juggling too many things, and your health can suffer. Never fear, though – our tips will help you achieve the balance…

Emily Moore

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5 min read

How to Get Your First 10 Clients as a Freelancer

The gig economy is growing faster than ever, but breaking into the freelance lifestyle can feel like a daunting task. These expert tips will help you get your first 10 clients.

Amanda Winstead

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6 min read

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.

Jody Manners

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5 min read

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.

Parichehr Parsi

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5 min read

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…

Amy Payne

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4 min read

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…

Alina Midori

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5 min read

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

Amy Payne

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3 min read

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…

Annie Maguire

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10 min read

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.

Matt Olpinski

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3 min read

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.

Matt Olpinski

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6 min read

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…

Erika Rykun

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4 min read

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…

Anastasia Stefanuk

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5 min read

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…

Jodie Manners

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7 min read

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