Photo by rawpixel Is LinkedIn working for you as a freelancer? I mean, sure – you’ve got a profile and you’ve filled out some info – but are you really using it to find the best opportunities – or is it sitting there idle, like profiles belonging to millions of other freelancers? The good news is, […]
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7 Different Ways to Scale Your Business as a Freelancer
Photo by Pexels What’s the plan for your freelancing? Are you happy with your days? Would you like more work? Less work? More money? Bigger clients? Be honest – what would you change if you could? For many freelancers, change is quite intimidating. Sure, we’re a brave bunch as it is – going it alone […]
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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 […]
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 reading7 Essential Freelancer Tools for Staying Organized
You don’t have to look far online to find an entrepreneur telling you that hard work comes second only to more hard work if you want to make it on your own – but honestly, my experience starting my own business suggests there’s more to the story. It’s not glamorous – and it certainly doesn’t […]
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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