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!

  • The Best Social Media Management Apps for Freelancers

    The Best Social Media Management Apps for Freelancers

    Jul 24, 2021

    • Freelance Software and Tools
    • Freelance Tips
    • Organisation and Productivity

    As a freelance proofreader, maintaining a social media presence by regularly posting content is a great way to reach potential clients and grow your business. We’ve already covered our top tips for using social media. But what should you do when you’re too busy to keep up with your online presence in real time? In […]

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  • 5 Tips on How to Cold Email Potential Clients

    5 Tips on How to Cold Email Potential Clients

    Jul 10, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    Do you have a list of clients you’d like to work with? If you’re wondering how to approach them, cold email   is one way freelance proofreaders can reach out to (and win) new clients. In this post, we’ll show you how to: Write a subject line that catches the eye of prospective clients. Address […]

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5 Tips on Using Social Media as a Freelancer

  • How to Ask Clients for Feedback as a Freelance Proofreader

    Jun 26, 2021

    • Clients
    • Freelance Tips

    It’s useful for freelance proofreaders to know how to ask clients for feedback. You can use this to identify your strengths and weaknesses. And positive feedback can make for great testimonials, helping you to promote your services. But how should you ask for feedback? In this post, we offer a few tips on asking for […]

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  • Dos and Don'ts for Editing Client Testimonials

    Jun 19, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    Adding client testimonials on your website or social media is a great way to showcase the successes you’ve had on previous proofreading jobs. But can you make edits to client feedback before using it as a testimonial? And if so, what can you change? What Can You Do When Editing Testimonials? As a proofreader, you […]

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  • 5 Networking Tips for Freelance Proofreaders

    Jun 17, 2021

    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    As a freelance proofreader, having a network of contacts can provide you with work and support. But how do you build such a network? Our top networking tips include: Work out who you want to network with . Draw on your existing contacts for introductions and recommendations. Use social media to help build relationships with […]

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  • How to Write Great Service Descriptions for Your Proofreading Website

    May 23, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    Having a website is a great way to promote your proofreading services. But how should you describe the work you do? Your service descriptions are vital for winning new clients and finding work, so it is worth taking some time to perfect them. 1. Distinguish Between Different Types of Editing Remember, though, that it pays […]

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  • 5 Tax Tips for Freelance Proofreaders

    Apr 01, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips

    We love the freedom of freelancing, but it does mean you need to keep track of your own finances. And mastering your taxes can be daunting if you’re new to self-employment. With that in mind, though, we’ve come up with five simple tax tips for freelance proofreaders: Research the basics of self-employment tax laws in […]

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  • 5 Ways to Promote Yourself as a Freelance Proofreader

    Mar 28, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer

    So you’ve decided to become a freelance proofreader. But how can you secure work? In this post, we suggest five ways you can promote yourself as a freelance proofreader: Set up a website where you can promote your services and update it regularly. Use social media to network and advertise your work. Join a proofreading […]

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  • 5 Relaxation Tips for Dealing with Work Stress

    5 Relaxation Tips for Dealing with Work Stress

    Mar 04, 2021

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

    Stress can be a major problem in the workplace. And this applies whether you work in an office, from home, or on the go. How, then, should freelance proofreaders approach dealing with work stress? We have five helpful relaxation tips that you might want to try. 1. Know Your Stressors We know mindfulness has become […]

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  • 5 Tips for Boosting Your Productivity as a Freelancer

    5 Tips for Boosting Your Productivity as a Freelancer

    Feb 07, 2021

    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Organisation and Productivity
    • Working From Home

    Freelancing means you get to pick your own work hours. But how can you make sure you get everything done? We have five tips to help freelance proofreaders boost their productivity: Use workload management, time-tracking, and motivation tools. Eliminate distractions while you work. Set up your workspace for comfort and efficiency. Make sure to schedule […]

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