Freelance Tips

As a freelancer, you get to be your own boss. You’re responsible for every aspect of your business – which is both exciting and daunting! Our blog is here to help. It's packed full of handy hints on all aspects of running a successful freelance business, from writing a business plan to determining your marketing strategies, managing your finances, finding clients, and more!

  • Why Is Career Confidence So Important? (And How to Achieve It)

    Why Is Career Confidence So Important? (And How to Achieve It)

    Why Is Career Confidence So Important? (And How to Achieve It)

    Apr 09, 2023

    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Wellbeing
    • Working From Home

    Building your confidence at work can help you advance in your career or change it (as well as benefit you in other areas of your life).  Join us as we explain what career confidence is, its benefits, then lay out the steps you can take towards feeling confident in your career. What Is Career Confidence? […]

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  • 3 LinkedIn Connection Message Templates for Freelancers

    3 LinkedIn Connection Message Templates for Freelancers

    3 LinkedIn Connection Message Templates for Freelancers

    Apr 05, 2023

    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    Designed for professionals, LinkedIn is a powerful tool for freelancers seeking to form connections and get noticed by potential clients. But how can you make sure you’re reaching the right people, in the right way?  The answer is: customizing your LinkedIn connection messages! Once you’ve perfected your LinkedIn profile, you’ll be ready to network with […]

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  • Instagram Bio Ideas for Freelancers

    5 Instagram Bio Ideas for Freelancers

    Mar 29, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    If you’re a freelancer or have your own business, Instagram can help you network and find clients. But to get the most out of it, you need to write an effective bio. Take a look at our five Instagram bio ideas and get inspired to create your own! Why are Instagram Bios Important for Freelancers? […]

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  • 5 Types of Savings Every Freelancer Should Have

    5 Types of Savings Every Freelancer Should Have

    Mar 26, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips

    One of the best parts of being a freelancer is mentioned right in the name – being free. Freelancers can decide when, where, and how they want to work. But with this freedom comes a lot of responsibility!  When you work for someone else, your employer will usually make deductions from your pay to account […]

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  • 10 Essential Soft Skills for Your Freelance Resume

    10 Essential Soft Skills for Your Freelance Resume

    Mar 24, 2023

    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills and Experience

    The freelance industry has grown exponentially in the past few years. You can derive lots of benefits from freelance work – flexibility, a better work-life balance, and greater earning potential, to name just a few – so you can see why many are choosing to leave the 9-to-5 life behind. Traditional jobs and freelancing do […]

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  • Is Online Learning as Good as Face-to-Face Learning?

    Is Online Learning as Good as Face-To-Face Learning?

    Mar 19, 2023

    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Online Learning
    • Skills and Experience

    If you’re considering taking an online course, you might be worried that it won’t match up to face-to-face learning. But online learning can provide benefits that you wouldn’t get from an in-person course, such as: In this post, we’ll highlight some common myths surrounding online learning and reveal the truths behind them. Myth #1: You […]

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  • Can You Take a Sick Day as a Freelancer?

    Can You Take a Sick Day as a Freelancer?

    Mar 12, 2023

    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips

    One of the best things about freelancing is that you have complete control over your time – you can work whenever and wherever you like. However, this independence has some drawbacks. For example, what should you do if you need to take a sick day?  At some point over the course of your career, you’ll […]

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  • How to Write an Effective Client Meeting Agenda

    How to Write an Effective Client Meeting Agenda

    Mar 11, 2023

    • Clients
    • Freelance Tips
    • Organisation and Productivity

    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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  • How to Use a Coworking Space as a Freelancer

    How to Use a Coworking Space as a Freelancer

    How to Use a Coworking Space as a Freelancer

    Mar 10, 2023

    • Freelance Resources
    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips

    If you work as a freelancer but find that you miss the office atmosphere, coworking spaces could be the answer for you. But what exactly are coworking spaces, and how do you use them? In today’s post, we’ll take a look at what coworking spaces can offer freelancers and how you can make the most […]

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  • 5 Ways to Combat Loneliness as a Freelancer

    5 Ways to Combat Loneliness as a Freelancer

    5 Ways to Combat Loneliness as a Freelancer

    Mar 08, 2023

    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Wellbeing
    • Working From Home

    Although freelancing and remote work have many benefits, they’re not without drawbacks. Feelings of loneliness and isolation are a potential downside, particularly if you’ve recently switched careers and are used to working in a team or a busy office environment. You can’t do your best work if you don’t look after your mental health, so […]

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