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 Is Toxic Positivity? (And How to Avoid It as a Freelancer)

    What Is Toxic Positivity? (And How to Avoid It as a Freelancer)

    What Is Toxic Positivity? (And How to Avoid It as a Freelancer)

    Jan 13, 2023

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

    While it might seem like an oxymoron at first, toxic positivity is a very real – and potentially harmful – phenomenon. Let’s take a look at what toxic positivity is, how it manifests in the workplace, and what you can do to avoid it as a freelancer. What Is Toxic Positivity? Toxic positivity refers to […]

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    How to Charge a Freelance Rush Fee

    How to Charge a Freelance Rush Fee

    Jan 11, 2023

    • 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?

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    7 Ways to Improve Your Active Listening Skills

    Jan 06, 2023

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

    Active listening is an essential life skill – both in your career and personal life. But what does it mean to be an active listener? In a conversation, active listening means being fully present and interacting with the other person in a meaningful way (instead of just waiting for your turn to speak). As a […]

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    How to Use Resume Keywords and Phrases

    Dec 30, 2022

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

    In this digital age, it’s more important than ever to effectively recognize and use keywords. This is especially true with your resume. So, if you’re currently applying for jobs, take a few moments to read about resume keywords and how you can use them to land your dream job. What Are Resume Keywords and Phrases? […]

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    How to Get Back to Work After a Career Break

    Dec 28, 2022

    • 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

    Dec 24, 2022

    • 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

    Dec 19, 2022

    • 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, how they work, and introduce seven popular platforms that could […]

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    Formal Letter Format: Everything You Need To Know

    Dec 09, 2022

    • 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

    How to Prepare for a Christmas Break

    Dec 05, 2022

    • 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

    Dec 02, 2022

    • 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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