Clients

Explore our collection of articles offering essential advice for freelancers on working with clients. From defining clear briefs to requesting impactful testimonials, these posts provide practical guidance to help you build strong relationships, deliver exceptional service, and grow your freelance business with confidence.

  • How to Write an Effective Client Meeting Agenda

    How to Write an Effective Client Meeting Agenda

    How to Write an Effective Client Meeting Agenda

    Published Mar 11, 2023
    Last Updated Nov 20, 2024

    • Clients
    • Freelance Tips
    • Organisation and Productivity
    • Professional Tips

    As a freelancer, you’re in control of your work schedule, but you don’t get paid if you don’t work. Therefore, avoiding unnecessary or unproductive meetings helps you focus on your projects and optimize your workdays. However, it’s not always possible (or in your best interest) to avoid a face-to-face meeting with a current or potential […]

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  • 7 Email Templates for Freelancers

    7 Email Templates for Freelancers

    7 Email Templates for Freelancers

    Published Mar 05, 2023
    Last Updated May 27, 2025

    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Resources
    • Freelance Tips

    Part of establishing yourself as a freelancer is perfecting your online communication skills. Since most freelancers work remotely and rely heavily on email, it’s a good idea to keep some email templates on hand so you can quickly address common client issues. Keep reading for seven customizable email templates to use as a freelancer. 1. […]

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  • Best Practices for Client Onboarding

    Best Practices for Client Onboarding

    Published Feb 15, 2023
    Last Updated Jul 02, 2025

    • 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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  • Freelance Green Flags: 5 Signs You’ve Found a Good Client

    Freelance Green Flags: 5 Signs You’ve Found a Good Client

    Published Feb 10, 2023
    Last Updated Jul 10, 2025

    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips

    A significant part of freelance work is finding clients and maintaining relationships with them. But it’s not enough to simply add more names to your list – you want to find good clients who you actually want to continue working with! To get the best clients, it’s important to know what to look for. Keep […]

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  • Freelance Red Flags: How to Deal with a Difficult Client

    Freelance Red Flags: How to Deal with a Difficult Client

    Published Feb 08, 2023
    Last Updated Jul 10, 2025

    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips

    There are a lot of benefits to freelance work, like a flexible schedule and the ability to work remotely. However, there are also some drawbacks, such as dealing with difficult clients. And while most clients you work with will be professional and have reasonable expectations, you may occasionally find yourself dealing with a more challenging […]

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    How to Charge a Freelance Rush Fee

    Published Jan 11, 2023
    Last Updated Nov 20, 2024

    • Clients
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips

    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 […]

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    7 Ways to Improve Your Active Listening Skills

    Published Jan 06, 2023
    Last Updated Mar 26, 2025

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

    Active listening is an essential life skill – both in your career and personal life. But what does it mean to be an active listener? In a conversation, active listening means being fully present and interacting with the other person in a meaningful way (instead of just waiting for your turn to speak). As a […]

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    3 Communication Skills Every Freelancer Needs

    Published Nov 20, 2022
    Last Updated Jun 23, 2024

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

    If you want to jump into freelancing, you’ll need to learn the best ways to communicate with your clients, especially in the digital age. In this post, we’ll look at the four types of communication and some skills every freelancer needs to be a successful communicator. Types of Communication There are four types of communication: […]

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    How to Pick a Niche as a Freelance Proofreader or Editor

    How to Pick a Niche as a Freelance Proofreader or Editor

    Published Nov 14, 2022
    Last Updated Nov 26, 2024

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Freelance Tips

    Picking 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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    How to Find Work with Self-Published Authors

    How to Find Work with Self-Published Authors

    Published Nov 04, 2022
    Last Updated Apr 15, 2025

    • Clients
    • Creative Writing
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer

    Many authors are now choosing to self-publish so they can craft their work without having to consider the limitations of publishers. But authors who go this route still need a crucial element to bring their masterpiece to completion – a qualified editor.  Working as an editor for self-published authors offers many advantages, such as being […]

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