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Freelance Networking Tips – How to Build Real Relationships

Photo by rawpixel It’s possible to get stuck in a rut when you’re a freelancer. Have you ever had that feeling the endless cycle of picking up odd bits of work here and there will never end? Like, your skill gives you something that’ll make sure the bills are paid – but never buy you a […]

Can the Eisenhower Matrix Make You Work Smarter?

Photo by David Travis Unless you slept through history classes, you probably realise President Eisenhower was a smart guy. As well as being a two-term President, he was a 5-star World War II general, Supreme Commander of NATO Allied forces in Europe and President of Columbia University – which, regardless of any opinion about his political […]

LinkedIn Storytelling Tips

Photo by Gades Photography You’re about to read an awesome article about storytelling – and I guarantee it’ll help you market your business and improve your LinkedIn experience. I’m not usually so bold with an opening passage – but I can be now because I’m not pioneering the methods I’m talking about, I’m simply relaying them […]

Creating a Home Office to Maximize Productivity

maximize productivity with your home office

Clutter Free photo by Ylanite Koppens from Pexels The overwhelming majority of freelancers work from home – and when you do, it can be really difficult to switch into ‘office’ mode – especially when your office dress code is quite relaxed about sweatpants… Fortunately, there are tried and tested tricks and tips that’ll help you […]

How to Avoid Getting Paid Late as a Freelancer

Cover image background photo credit: Artem Bali There’s nothing more frustrating than finishing a freelance photography project, on-time, to your client’s satisfaction, and then waiting for the payment. Unfortunately, late payments are a common pain point for today’s independent contractor. Since we depend on a steady flow of clients and income to survive, not getting […]

Transitioning from Employee to Freelancer: How to Work on Your Own

Startup freelancer image via Pixabay Working on your own might sound like a simple idea; you take all of your best habits from your time being employed and make them happen in the comfort of your own home, right? Well, as many of the most successful freelancers will tell you – it’s often not quite […]

5 Tips That Will Help You Keep Freelance Clients

Shaking hands – Photo by rawpixel Very few of us begin working for ourselves to become a ‘freelance salesperson’ – but in reality, that’s what a large proportion of many freelancer roles involves. We need to find people who like what we do; then, find more of them. It’s a process that needs to be repeated […]

What is a Sales Funnel and How Will It Help Your Freelancing Business?

Planning image by rawpixel.com If you’re a freelancer, you’re also a salesperson. You might not think of it that way, but you have to be sales orientated – when you work for yourself, especially when you’re starting out – next to no one will just show up ready to put money in your hand. Now, […]

What Do Companies Want to See in a Freelancer Pitch?

What do companies want in a freelancer pitch?

Cover image by RawPixel Last year’s annual ‘Freelancing in America’ study found that 50% of all millennial workers are freelancing – and, based on the current working trends, that over 50% of the overall US workforce could be freelancing within 10 years. Incredible times. That is, until you pitch for some work and realize you’re […]

Adobe Introduces Project Rush, a New Cross-Platform Video Editor

Last week Adobe introduced a new, cross-platform video editor called Project Rush. Project Rush aims to ‘make creating and sharing online content easier than ever’, from Erin Norton of Adobe. After working with many online video creators over the past few years, Adobe saw the need for a more centralized tool that people could use […]