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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How to Set SMART Goals for Your Freelance Proofreading Business
How to Set SMART Goals for Your Freelance Proofreading Business
Oct 14, 2021
Whatever hopes you have for your career as a freelance proofreader, setting goals can help you to achieve them. But you’ll need to put some thought into what these goals are and how they’ll help you in the long run. That’s why we’ve come up with five tips to help you set SMART goals for […]
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Freelance Tips: How to Blog for Your Proofreading Website
Freelance Tips: How to Blog for Your Proofreading Website
Oct 10, 2021
Having a blog on your freelance website can be a great marketing strategy. As a proofreader, you can use a blog to connect with potential clients, strengthen your brand, and cost-effectively promote yourself as a freelancer. Maintaining a blog for your proofreading business might sound time-consuming and complicated, but the following tips will make it […]
Should You Ever Turn Down Work as a Freelancer?
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When Should You Raise Your Rates as a Freelance Proofreader?
Sep 30, 2021
Freelance proofreading allows you to choose when to give yourself a pay rise. But raising your freelance rates can seem intimidating. You work hard to keep your clients happy and risk losing them if you raise your rates unexpectedly. In this post, we’ll cover when you should raise your rates as a freelance proofreader, and […]
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How to Write a Freelance Business Plan for Your Proofreading Business
Sep 19, 2021
Becoming a freelance proofreader can bring many joys to your daily life, including the freedom to choose your own working hours and pay. However, a freelance career is not exempt from challenges like coming up with a business plan. And yes, you should consider writing a freelance business plan if you’re a proofreader! In this […]
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5 Ways to Grow Your Freelance Proofreading Business
Sep 12, 2021
Becoming a freelance proofreader involves more than just understanding the intricacies of the English language. You’ll also need to learn how to win clients and grow your business. But what are the best ways to do this? Our five tips to help you grow your freelance proofreading business include: Planning your time with steps toward […]
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A Freelancer's Guide to Google Workspace
Sep 11, 2021
As a modern freelance proofreader, you’ll likely do most of your work online. You might have already set up a website. But if you’re thinking about how you can files, meetings, and emails, you might be considering Google Workspace. With tools like Gmail for Business, Google Workspace can improve your productivity and make collaborative projects […]
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What to Include in a Freelance Proofreading Contract
Sep 04, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, you’re responsible for deciding on the terms of your work before starting a project with a client. Getting these terms down in writing, in the form of a freelance contract, is a time investment that can prevent serious headaches down the road. In this post, then, we’ll cover some of the […]
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How to Create a Proofreading Portfolio for Your Website
Sep 02, 2021
If you’re a freelance proofreader, creating a strong portfolio is a great way to document your previous experience, thus showing potential clients that you know what you’re doing. A proofreading portfolio will consist of a selection, either comprehensive or selective, of works you have previously proofread. But how should you put one together? In this […]
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5 Tips for Scheduling and Planning as a Freelance Proofreader
5 Tips for Scheduling and Planning as a Freelance Proofreader
Aug 26, 2021
One of the many perks of freelancing is the freedom to choose your own work hours and routine. But it can be easy to lose direction when you have so much flexibility. In this post, then, we’ll cover five tips for scheduling and planning as a freelance proofreader. These include: Writing to-do lists for short- […]
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Freelance Tips: How to Avoid Computer Disasters
Freelance Tips: How to Avoid Computer Disasters
Aug 21, 2021
As a freelance proofreader today, nearly all your work will take place on a laptop or computer. As such, it’s important to protect yourself against any technological mishaps that could set you back. Disasters such as losing files, getting a virus, or experiencing other tech malfunctions are frustrating. This post will cover our five top […]
