Who knew running a photography business would need you to be more than just a good photographer? With the rise of digital photography, it’s safe to say that the photography industry has become fiercely competitive. Suddenly, everyone is a photographer and you have to go the extra mile to stand out in a crowded market. […]
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How to Start Your Career as a Freelance Video Editor
If you have the desire to pursue a video editing career, but don’t want to tie yourself down to working for only one business or studio, then you may want to become a freelance video editor. Becoming a freelance video editor will enable you to work on a multitude of clients with a lot of […]
Continue readingUpselling for Photographers: How to Make More Money
The majority of photographers love their job. Few people make a career from doing what they truly love. Photographers are able to make a living from their creativity and passion. Yet, for many photographers, creating art and photography is the easy part of the job, due to this passion and drive. However, being able to […]
Continue readingRescuing Your Freelance Career: Winning Clients Back
As a freelancer, how long could you personally go without doing any client work? A day or two? A week? A month? Whatever the answer, there’s likely to be a time when work dries up for a while – either through sheer chance – or maybe even because of a family situation, a medical issue, […]
Continue readingUsing Psychology to Win New Clients
You can have the best skillset, equipment, office, and approach to productivity in the world – but when it comes to selling your services as a freelancer, psychology is your most effective weapon. And, it’s one of the key ways for you to win new clients consistently. Sure, you’ve got to have some skill to […]
Continue reading12 Excellent Photo and Design Portfolio Templates
It seems counterintuitive for a designer to purchase a portfolio template. After all, you’re a designer! Why not just make your own? Well, despite being a designer or photographer, you might not have the skills to create an awesome layout yourself – if you’re primarily a logo designer, working with InDesign to create an awesome […]
Continue readingHow to Plan a Vacation as a Freelancer
Cover photo by JESHOOTS.COM As a freelancer, there’s a good chance you’re in need of a vacation more than most people. Sure, there’s the perception that freelancing means you get to work from whichever beach you want – but the reality often has you working so hard you forget what the outside looks like – let […]
Continue readingWhat 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, […]
Continue readingWhat Do Companies Want to See 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 […]
Continue reading10 Great Blogs About Freelancing and Business for Freelancers
Running a freelance business is hard. Starting out, things like accounting, invoicing, customer support management, and other administrative tasks can seem pretty daunting. At least they did for me. However; after taking the time to read up on the business side of freelancing, it got a little easier. The good news is, there is an […]
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