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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Dos and Don'ts for Editing Client Testimonials
Dos and Don'ts for Editing Client Testimonials
Published Jun 19, 2021
Last Updated Nov 12, 2024Adding client testimonials on your website or social media is a great way to showcase the successes you’ve had on previous proofreading jobs. But can you make edits to client feedback before using it as a testimonial? And if so, what can you change? What Can You Do When Editing Testimonials? As a proofreader, you […]
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5 Tax Tips for Freelance Proofreaders
5 Tax Tips for Freelance Proofreaders
Published Apr 01, 2021
Last Updated Mar 31, 2025We love the freedom of freelancing, but it does mean you need to keep track of your own finances. And mastering your taxes can be daunting if you’re new to self-employment. With that in mind, though, we’ve come up with five simple tax tips for freelance proofreaders: Research the basics of self-employment tax laws in […]
What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?
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Freelance Tips: Confidentiality and Proofreading
Published Jun 04, 2020
Last Updated Jun 21, 2024Working as a freelance proofreader, you may sometimes encounter issues related to confidentiality. But it should be simple to avoid problems with privacy and confidentiality if you follow a few simple guidelines. Check out our advice below to find out more. Proofreading and Confidentiality Becoming A Proofreader Our comprehensive proofreading course will teach you everything […]
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Freelance Tips: Should You Offer a Free Sample Edit?
Published May 28, 2020
Last Updated Aug 07, 2023Some freelance proofreaders offer new clients a free sample edit. This means checking part of a document for free so a client can see your work before committing to paying. But is this a good idea? And if so, how should you approach offering a free sample edit? Why Do Some Proofreaders Offer a Free […]
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What to Do When a Client Won't Pay
Published May 21, 2020
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024As a freelance proofreader, we hope your clients all pay promptly and in full. However, many freelancers do encounter clients who delay payment or ignore invoices.
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How to Manage Your Workload as a Freelancer
Published Feb 03, 2020
Last Updated Jun 02, 2025Freelancing can be a rewarding career path – you get the freedom to set your own schedule, choose your projects, and work from anywhere. But it can also be challenging, especially when you’re juggling multiple clients and facing tight deadlines. How do you stay on top of your workload without sacrificing the quality of your […]
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Dos and Don'ts for Editing Client Testimonials
Dos and Don'ts for Editing Client Testimonials
Published Jun 19, 2021
Last Updated Nov 12, 2024Adding client testimonials on your website or social media is a great way to showcase the successes you’ve had on previous proofreading jobs. But can you make edits to client feedback before using it as a testimonial? And if so, what can you change? What Can You Do When Editing Testimonials? As a proofreader, you […]
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5 Tax Tips for Freelance Proofreaders
5 Tax Tips for Freelance Proofreaders
Published Apr 01, 2021
Last Updated Mar 31, 2025We love the freedom of freelancing, but it does mean you need to keep track of your own finances. And mastering your taxes can be daunting if you’re new to self-employment. With that in mind, though, we’ve come up with five simple tax tips for freelance proofreaders: Research the basics of self-employment tax laws in […]
