Finance Tips

One of the toughest challenges of freelance work is fluctuating monthly income, especially since bills and expenses tend to stay the same year round. While most freelance work is project-based, building solid relationships with clients helps ensure recurring work.  In addition, some freelancers can secure retainer agreements. A freelance retainer agreement means that a client […]

As a freelancer, a client may sometimes request that you complete a project unusually early. In these cases, you may decide to charge a “rush fee” – an additional payment for completing work with a tighter than normal deadline.  Of course, it’s up to you whether to charge a rush fee – or even accept […]

If you’ve ever found yourself daydreaming during your daily commute, wondering whether working from home could save you money, you’re not alone. Freelancing or working remotely doesn’t just offer freedom from the nine-to-five grind – it can also lead to significant savings. From commuting and coffee runs to childcare and dry cleaning, office life comes […]

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 […]

So you’ve finished proofreading a document for your client and the time has come for them to pay you. To request payment, you’ll need to prepare an invoice and send it to them. We know that this can be unfamiliar territory for a lot of new freelancers. So, in this post, we’re going to take […]

As a freelance proofreader, you rely on your clients for your income. But how can you ensure that you’ll be paid fairly and on time? In this post, we’ll look at how to get paid as a freelance proofreader. We’ll take you through the different payment schedules you can offer and how to choose the […]