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!

  • 7 Email Templates for Freelancers

    7 Email Templates for Freelancers

    7 Email Templates for Freelancers

    Mar 05, 2023

    • 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 the Best Proofreading Courses Online

    How to Find the Best Proofreading Courses Online

    How to Find the Best Proofreading Courses Online

    Feb 26, 2023

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

    If you’re interested in a career in proofreading, you’ll need to make sure you have the right skills. That’s where online proofreading courses come in. Luckily, there are lots of different courses available online. But how do you make sure you pick the best one?  We’ll start with an introduction to proofreading, and then we’ll […]

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Contractor vs. Freelancer: What’s the Difference?

  • How To Find Your Target Market as a New Freelancer

    How to Find Your Target Market as a New Freelancer

    Feb 19, 2023

    • 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

    Feb 15, 2023

    • 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?

    Feb 12, 2023

    • 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

    Feb 10, 2023

    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips

    A significant part of freelance work is finding and maintaining clients. But it’s not enough to simply find clients – you want to find good clients. 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 found a good client. 1. […]

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  • Freelance Red Flags: How to Deal with a Difficult Client

    Freelance Red Flags: How to Deal with a Difficult Client

    Feb 08, 2023

    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips

    There are a lot of benefits to freelance work, like a flexible schedule and the ability to work remotely. However, there are also some drawbacks, such as dealing with difficult clients. And while most clients you work with will be professional and have reasonable expectations, you may occasionally find yourself dealing with a more challenging […]

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  • How to Sound Confident in Emails

    How to Sound Confident in Emails

    Feb 05, 2023

    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips
    • Skills And Experience

    As a freelancer, your ability to communicate confidently via email can be essential for landing a new job or client. You also need this skill to work effectively with your existing clients.  To help you sound confident and professional, we’ve compiled some dos and don’ts for writing emails. Read on to discover how you can […]

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  • Why You Need a Privacy Policy as a Freelancer (and How to Write One)

    Why You Need a Privacy Policy as a Freelancer (and How to Write One)

    Why You Need a Privacy Policy as a Freelancer (and How to Write One)

    Feb 03, 2023

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    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips

    If you’re a new freelancer starting your own business, you may not have considered creating a privacy policy yet. However, no matter how many clients you have, a privacy policy is required by law in many countries. If you’re unsure of how to create one (or what exactly it is), read on to learn more. […]

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  • How to Make More Money as a Freelancer

    How to Make More Money as a Freelancer

    How to Make More Money as a Freelancer

    Feb 01, 2023

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    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips

    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 […]

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