Business Tips

A collection of practical and insightful articles offering valuable business tips to enhance your professional success. From strategic planning to effective communication, these resources provide guidance for navigating challenges, seizing opportunities, and achieving your goals.

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    8 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Freelance Business

    8 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Freelance Business

    May 22, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer

    If you’re about to embark on your freelance journey, you won’t want to skip this post on common mistakes to avoid when starting a freelance business. There’s a whole lot to consider when starting any kind of new business – but forewarned is forearmed! The decisions you make early on will have a big impact […]

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  • What Is a Solopreneur? (And How to Become One)

    What Is a Solopreneur? (And How to Become One)

    What Is a Solopreneur? (And How to Become One)

    Apr 21, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills And Experience

    These days, it’s increasingly possible to become your own boss. For many people, doing this means becoming a solopreneur. But what is a solopreneur?  The term solopreneur is a combination of solo and entrepreneur. Put simply, it’s a person who runs a business by themselves. They’re both the owner and sole employee of their business.  […]

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  • 5 Types of Savings Every Freelancer Should Have

    5 Types of Savings Every Freelancer Should Have

    Mar 26, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips

    One of the best parts of being a freelancer is right there in the name – being free! You can decide when, where, and how you work. However, this freedom comes with plenty of responsibilities, and none are more important than managing your finances effectively.  When you work for someone else, your employer will usually […]

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  • Contractor vs Freelancer What’s the Difference

    Contractor vs. Freelancer: What’s the Difference?

    Feb 24, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips

    Have you ever seen the terms contractor or freelancer on a job listing? Although contractors and freelancers are similar and represent types of self-employment, some key differences exist between the two.  Before accepting a new position as a contractor or freelancer, it’s important to understand what each term means and how the designation might impact […]

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  • How To Find Your Target Market as a New Freelancer

    How to Find Your Target Market as a New Freelancer

    Feb 19, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    If you’ve decided to specialize in a niche as a new proofreader or editor, you might benefit from looking for a target market. This blog post will explain what a target market is and why it’s important to find (and understand) your target market as a freelancer. What Is a Target Market? When it comes […]

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  • Best Practices for Client Onboarding

    Best Practices for Client Onboarding

    Feb 15, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips

    The client onboarding process is a vital part of freelancing that shouldn’t be overlooked. But what exactly does client onboarding involve, and how can you make sure you’re bringing on new clients appropriately? In this post, we’ll look at some best practices for onboarding new proofreading or editing clients. What Is Client Onboarding? Client onboarding […]

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  • Should Freelancers Ever Offer Deals and Discounts?

    Should Freelancers Ever Offer Deals and Discounts?

    Feb 12, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips

    One of the hardest parts of starting a new freelance business is deciding how to charge clients. Should you charge by the hour or per project? How much should you charge? Many freelancers worry about setting their rates too high and losing potential clients. However, it’s important not to undersell yourself and to remember you’re […]

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  • Why You Need a Privacy Policy as a Freelancer (and How to Write One)

    Why You Need a Privacy Policy as a Freelancer (and How to Write One)

    Feb 03, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips

    If you’re a new freelancer starting your own business, you may not have considered creating a privacy policy yet. However, no matter how many clients you have, a privacy policy is required by law in many countries. If you’re unsure of how to create one (or what exactly it is), read on to learn more. […]

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  • How to Make More Money as a Freelancer

    How to Make More Money as a Freelancer

    How to Make More Money as a Freelancer

    Feb 01, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips

    Freelancing can be a flexible side hustle or a fulfilling full-time career. But the nature of freelancing means you might be making less money than you could be. In this blog post, we explain how you can boost your freelance income by: Read on to find out how you can make more money as a […]

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  • How to Spring Clean Your Freelance Business

    How to Spring Clean Your Freelance Business

    How to Spring Clean Your Freelance Business

    Jan 27, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Organisation and Productivity

    This time of year, you might be thinking about spring cleaning your home. And if you’re a freelancer, now’s a good time to consider sprucing up your business too! In this post, we talk you through five steps to spring clean your freelance business: Keep reading to discover these points in detail. 1. Refresh Your […]

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