Finance Tips
In these posts, we share some tips to manage the financial side of freelancing. Find out how to use invoices, pay your taxes, and more.
Should Freelancers Ever Offer Deals and Discounts?
Should Freelancers Ever Offer Deals and Discounts?
Feb 12, 2023
One of the hardest parts of starting a new freelance business is deciding how to charge clients. Should you charge by the hour or per project? How much should you charge? Many freelancers worry about setting their rates too high and losing potential clients. However, it’s important not to undersell yourself and to remember you’re […]
How to Make More Money as a Freelancer
How to Make More Money as a Freelancer
Feb 01, 2023
Freelancing can be a flexible side hustle or a fulfilling full-time career. But the nature of freelancing means you might be making less money than you could be. In this blog post, we explain how you can boost your freelance income by: Read on to find out how you can make more money as a […]
What Is a Freelance Retainer Agreement?
How to Charge a Freelance Rush Fee
Jan 11, 2023
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 […]
5 Financial Planning Tips for Freelancers
Nov 28, 2022
As a new freelancer, planning your finances can be daunting. But with proper execution, it doesn’t have to be that stressful! Today’s post will walk you through five helpful financial planning tips: Monitor Your Income and Expenses Having a visual record of your income and expenses is key to knowing where you stand financially. It […]
Freelance Tips: Digital Payment Methods for Freelancers
Nov 20, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, you’ll likely be working with multiple clients at once. It’s up to you to make sure they all pay you! Once you send your invoice, there are a few payment methods that freelancers can use to get paid. Learn more about the pros and cons of digital payment methods for freelancers […]
How Much Money Can You Save When Working from Home?
Oct 21, 2021
For many freelance proofreaders, working from home represents freedom from the nine to five. But did you know it could mean more savings in your bank account, too? Going to the office, after all, can add some expenses to your daily life. We’ll highlight them in this post, but we’ll also make you aware of […]
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 […]
Freelance Tips: How to Set Freelance Editing Rates
Aug 29, 2021
Knowing how much to charge for your services can be difficult for new freelancers. You don’t want to undersell yourself, but nor do you want to price yourself out of the market. And while there’s no single perfect way to set freelance editing rates, we have a few helpful tips: Deciding whether to charge by […]
Freelance Tips: What to Include in a Proofreading Invoice
Freelance Tips: What to Include in a Proofreading Invoice
Aug 19, 2021
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 […]
5 Tips to Help You Save Money as a Freelance Proofreader
5 Tips to Help You Save Money as a Freelance Proofreader
Aug 15, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, you’re completely in charge of your work and lifestyle, including your finances. And unless you have an accountant, you may need to regularly evaluate where you can cut back on spending to make your earnings go further. In this post, we cover five tips to help you save money as a […]