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!
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7 Ways to Improve Your Active Listening Skills
7 Ways to Improve Your Active Listening Skills
Jan 06, 2023
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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How to Find Work-From-Home Proofreading Jobs
How to Find Work-From-Home Proofreading Jobs
Dec 31, 2022
Remote work is appealing for many reasons, such as flexible working hours, improved work–life balance, and reduced commuting costs. As a freelance proofreader, you can take your work wherever you are, whether that’s to your backyard or across the world. But how do you find work-from-home proofreading jobs? They’re out there – you just have […]
How to Use Resume Keywords and Phrases
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How to Get Back to Work After a Career Break
Dec 28, 2022
There are many reasons to take a career break, and whether you’ve been away for six months or six years, it can be overwhelming to think about returning to work. Restarting your career can be stressful, but with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Keep reading for some helpful tips on how to […]
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How to Explain a Resume Gap
Dec 24, 2022
If you’ve been out of the workforce for a while and have a gap in your resume, you may be wondering how it’ll affect your job search now that you’re ready to get back to work. Long breaks between jobs are usually nothing to worry about, though, if they are handled the right way. In […]
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7 Websites to Help You Find Freelance Work Online
Dec 19, 2022
There are many ways to approach finding work as a freelancer, from advertisements to word-of-mouth recommendations. In this post, we focus on finding work through freelance marketplaces and give an overview of seven popular sites that could help you find freelance work online. What is a Freelance Marketplace? Freelance marketplaces are online platforms that connect […]
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How Proofreading Courses Aid Continuing Professional Development
Dec 16, 2022
Proofreading courses are just one way to engage in continuing professional development, but they come with many benefits. For newcomers and established proofreaders alike, here’s how a proofreading course can improve your skills and advance your career. If You’re New to Proofreading If you’re currently working in a different industry, taking a proofreading course is […]
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Formal Letter Format: Everything You Need To Know
Dec 09, 2022
Most of us will need to write a formal letter at some point in our lives. If you’re writing a letter for a professional context – such as for a job application or reference letter – it’s really important to get the tone and style correct. Email tends to be the more popular form of […]
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Freelance Tips: How to Prepare for a Christmas Break
Dec 05, 2022
When 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
How Your LinkedIn Profile Can Help You Find Freelance Work
Dec 02, 2022
There are lots of different ways that freelance professionals, including proofreaders and editors, 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 […]
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5 Financial Planning Tips for Freelancers
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 […]