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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    How to Charge a Freelance Rush Fee

    How to Charge a Freelance Rush Fee

    Published Jan 11, 2023
    Last Updated Nov 20, 2024

    • Clients
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips

    As a freelancer, a client may sometimes request that you complete a project unusually early. In these cases, you may decide to charge a “rush fee” – an additional payment for completing work with a tighter than normal deadline.  Of course, it’s up to you whether to charge a rush fee – or even accept […]

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    Why is Upskilling Important for Freelance Proofreaders and Editors?

    Why is Upskilling Important for Freelance Proofreaders and Editors?

    Published Jan 08, 2023
    Last Updated Sep 25, 2025

    • Freelance Tips
    • Online Learning
    • Skills And Experience

    Upskilling is a popular buzzword in freelance circles. But what exactly does it mean, and why should you consider doing it? We answer these questions and give tips on how to upskill as a freelance proofreader or editor. What is Upskilling? Upskilling is the process of learning new career-related skills or improving the ones you […]

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    How to Use Resume Keywords and Phrases

    Published Dec 30, 2022
    Last Updated Sep 22, 2025

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

    Knowing how to use resume keywords and phrases can make all the difference when it comes to landing a job or a new client. These terms help your resume stand out to an applicant tracking system (ATS) and a hiring manager alike. In this post, we’ll explain what resume keywords are, how they work, and […]

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    How to Get Back to Work After a Career Break

    Published Dec 28, 2022
    Last Updated Sep 25, 2025

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

    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

    Published Dec 24, 2022
    Last Updated Sep 25, 2025

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

    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

    Published Dec 19, 2022
    Last Updated Sep 22, 2025

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

    There are many ways to approach finding freelance work, from advertisements to word-of-mouth recommendations. However, if you want to expand your reach and connect with clients around the world, joining an online freelance marketplace is an excellent option. Below, we explain what these marketplaces are and how they work, and we’ll introduce seven popular platforms […]

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    Formal Letter Format: Everything You Need To Know

    Published Dec 09, 2022
    Last Updated Nov 26, 2024

    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips

    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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    How to Prepare for a Christmas Break

    Published Dec 05, 2022
    Last Updated Nov 26, 2024

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Wellbeing

    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

    Published Dec 02, 2022
    Last Updated Jul 02, 2025

    • Business Tips
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    There are lots of different ways that freelance professionals 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 around professionals. This makes […]

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    3 Communication Skills Every Freelancer Needs

    3 Communication Skills Every Freelancer Needs

    Published Nov 20, 2022
    Last Updated Jun 23, 2024

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

    If you want to jump into freelancing, you’ll need to learn the best ways to communicate with your clients, especially in the digital age. In this post, we’ll look at the four types of communication and some skills every freelancer needs to be a successful communicator. Types of Communication There are four types of communication: […]

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