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 Spring Clean Your Freelance Business
How to Spring Clean Your Freelance Business
Published Jan 27, 2023
Last Updated Sep 25, 2025This 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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How to Turn a Hobby into a Freelance Business
How to Turn a Hobby into a Freelance Business
Published Jan 25, 2023
Last Updated May 27, 2025Most people have a hobby – something they enjoy doing for fun in their free time. But what if you could do it for more than just fun? Sometimes, what we choose to do as hobbies could actually become a very lucrative freelance business. If you love reading, writing, visual art, music, browsing products on […]
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Digital Declutter: 7 Satisfying Ways to Tidy Your Digital Workspace
Published Jan 18, 2023
Last Updated Apr 07, 2025If you’re a freelancer, you probably manage an endless stream of files and emails from various clients. So it’s important to make time to carry out a regular “digital declutter” so that you can work more efficiently and easily find the information you need. And, just like cleaning out your desk drawers, it can be […]
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3 Ways Kanban Boards Can Help You Grow Your Freelance Business
Published Jan 15, 2023
Last Updated Sep 25, 2025Although most people think of Kanban boards as a collaborative tool for teams, they can also be useful for freelancers working on their own. In this post, we’ll discuss how you can use Kanban boards to grow your freelance business. What Is a Kanban Board? Kanban boards are a type of visual project management tool. […]
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7 Websites to Help You Find Freelance Work Online
Published Dec 19, 2022
Last Updated Sep 22, 2025There are many ways to approach finding freelance work, from advertisements to word-of-mouth recommendations. However, if you want to expand your reach and connect with clients around the world, joining an online freelance marketplace is an excellent option. Below, we explain what these marketplaces are and how they work, and we’ll introduce seven popular platforms […]
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How to Prepare for a Christmas Break
Published Dec 05, 2022
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024When it comes to the holidays, do you finish all your planning and shopping months in advance or do you prefer to leave the preparations until the last minute? Whatever you prefer, if you’re a freelancer, you must make one important holiday plan early: prepare your business so you can take a well-deserved Christmas break. […]
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How Your LinkedIn Profile Can Help You Find Freelance Work
Published Dec 02, 2022
Last Updated Jul 02, 2025There are lots of different ways that freelance professionals can find work and promote themselves. In this post, we’ll look at the benefits an effective LinkedIn profile can provide when searching for freelance work. The Benefits of LinkedIn for Freelancers Unlike most other social networking platforms, LinkedIn is designed and built around professionals. This makes […]
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How to Pick a Niche as a Freelance Proofreader or Editor
Published Nov 14, 2022
Last Updated Sep 22, 2025Picking a proofreading or editing niche can help you find clients and thrive as a freelancer. But what exactly is a niche, and how can you narrow down the subjects you want to specialize in? In this blog post, we’ll answer these questions and help you find the right niche for you. What’s a Niche […]
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A Guide to Continuing Professional Development for Freelancers
A Guide to Continuing Professional Development for Freelancers
Published Aug 13, 2022
Last Updated Mar 31, 2025As a freelance proofreader or editor, taking part in continuing professional development will help you gain and maintain the skills you need to thrive. But working on your own can make this difficult, as you won’t have company training resources. Luckily, there are ways to take your professional development into your own hands. In this […]
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7 Cybersecurity Tips for Freelancers
7 Cybersecurity Tips for Freelancers
Published Aug 06, 2022
Last Updated Dec 15, 2023If you’re a freelance proofreader or editor, it’s important to be prepared for cybersecurity risks. Protecting yourself, your business, and your online data is more urgent now than ever, as 43% of all cyberattacks occur against small businesses and freelancers. But many freelancers don’t know where to start. That’s why we’ve compiled these seven cybersecurity […]