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!

  • 10 Essential Soft Skills for Your Freelance Resume

    10 Essential Soft Skills for Your Freelance Resume

    10 Essential Soft Skills for Your Freelance Resume

    Published Mar 24, 2023
    Last Updated Jul 30, 2025

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

    If you want your freelance resume to stand out, soft skills are just as important as technical know-how. After all, freelancing isn’t just about the jobs you do – it’s also about how you work and how you interact with others. In this blog post, we’ll look at what soft skills are, why they matter […]

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

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

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

    Published Mar 19, 2023
    Last Updated Jun 24, 2024

    • 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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  • 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
    • Organization 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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  • How to Use a Coworking Space as a Freelancer

    How to Use a Coworking Space as a Freelancer

    Published Mar 10, 2023
    Last Updated Jul 25, 2025

    • Freelance Resources
    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips

    If you work as a freelancer but find yourself missing the structure, buzz, or social interaction of an office, a coworking space could be the perfect solution. But how do these spaces work? What makes a good coworking space? And most importantly, are coworking spaces worth it? In this post, we’ll explore what coworking spaces […]

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  • 5 Ways to Combat Loneliness as a Freelancer

    5 Ways to Combat Loneliness as a Freelancer

    Published Mar 08, 2023
    Last Updated Feb 18, 2025

    • 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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  • 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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  • How To Find Your Target Market as a New Freelancer

    How to Find Your Target Market as a New Freelancer

    Published Feb 19, 2023
    Last Updated Apr 15, 2025

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    If you’ve decided to specialize in a niche as a new proofreader or editor, you might benefit from looking for a target market. This blog post will explain what a target market is and why it’s important to find (and understand) your target market as a freelancer. What Is a Target Market? When it comes […]

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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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  • Should Freelancers Ever Offer Deals and Discounts?

    Should Freelancers Ever Offer Deals and Discounts?

    Should Freelancers Ever Offer Deals and Discounts?

    Published Feb 12, 2023
    Last Updated Nov 26, 2024

    • Business Tips
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips

    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 […]

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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

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

    Published Feb 10, 2023
    Last Updated Jul 18, 2025

    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips

    A significant part of freelance work is finding clients. But it’s not enough to simply find clients – you want to find good clients who you actually want to work with! To get the best clients, it’s important to know what to look for. Keep reading to learn the five green flags that indicate you’ve […]

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