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!

  • What Are the Benefits of Online Learning?

    What Are the Benefits of Online Learning?

    Oct 12, 2022

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

    Online learning, also called elearning, is a type of distance learning that takes place over the internet.  In the last few years, the options for learning online have grown to include courses, webinars, and virtual training on just about any subject from proofreading and editing to embroidery. In this post, we look at seven benefits […]

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  • How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome as a Freelancer

    How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome as a Freelancer

    Sep 23, 2022

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

    Freelance proofreading and editing are great options for those seeking a flexible and freeing career, but it’s easy to start doubting yourself and your skills without the support a regular job provides. This makes freelancers particularly susceptible to imposter syndrome. In this post, we’ll talk about what imposter syndrome is, how it might affect you […]

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  • A Guide to Continuing Professional Development for Freelancers

    Aug 13, 2022

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Online Learning
    • Skills and Experience

    As 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

    Aug 06, 2022

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Freelance Tips

    If 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 […]

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  • Freelance Tips: 5 Tips to Help Reduce Stress When Proofreading

    May 23, 2022

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

    Freelance proofreading is a gratifying job, but that doesn’t mean it’s always stress-free. Working for yourself means you need the discipline to work while carefully managing your workload. But there are several ways to reduce stress when proofreading. 1. Set Up a Productive Workspace It’s hard to deliver your best work in an uncomfortable, cluttered […]

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  • Freelance Tips: Digital Payment Methods for Freelancers

    Nov 20, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Software and Tools
    • Freelance Tips

    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 […]

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  • What Is Scope Creep in Proofreading? (And How to Avoid It)

    Nov 13, 2021

    • Clients
    • Freelance Tips

    As a proofreader, have you ever been caught up in endless rounds of reviews? Or has a client added more services to a job without reassessing the fee they originally agreed to pay you? If the answer is yes, your freelancing services have been subject to scope creep. Keep reading to know more about what […]

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  • 5 Tips to Help You Switch Off from Work

    Nov 06, 2021

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

    A growing workload and the pressure of keeping clients happy can have freelance proofreaders working overtime to keep on top of things. But no matter how busy you might feel, you should always switch off from work when it’s time to. We know that can be easier said than done, so we’ve come up with […]

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  • Freelance Tips: How to Set Healthy Boundaries as a Freelancer

    Freelance Tips: How to Set Healthy Boundaries as a Freelancer

    Freelance Tips: How to Set Healthy Boundaries as a Freelancer

    Oct 30, 2021

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

    You’re a freelance proofreader. You’ve escaped the boss over your shoulder, the 7 a.m. commute, and the late nights at the office. But new trouble’s stirring: Saturday night emails from clients that won’t quit, uncontracted work on ever-growing projects, and weekends that were supposed to be time off spent at your desk. You can avoid […]

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  • 5 Tips on Having a Good Work-Life Balance as a Freelancer

    5 Tips on Having a Good Work-Life Balance as a Freelancer

    Oct 16, 2021

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

    Being a freelance proofreader is an excellent opportunity to be completely in charge of your own working hours. However, that sometimes can turn into all work and no play – which isn’t the healthiest of scenarios. To achieve a good work-life balance as a freelancer, make sure you follow these tips: Read on to find […]

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