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 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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How to Pick a Niche as a Freelance Proofreader or Editor

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    How to Find Work with Self-Published Authors

    Published Nov 04, 2022
    Last Updated Apr 15, 2025

    • Clients
    • Creative Writing
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer

    Many authors are now choosing to self-publish so they can craft their work without having to consider the limitations of publishers. But authors who go this route still need a crucial element to bring their masterpiece to completion – a qualified editor.  Working as an editor for self-published authors offers many advantages, such as being […]

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    7 Tips for Effective Video Calls with Clients

    Published Oct 26, 2022
    Last Updated Mar 26, 2025

    • Clients
    • Freelance Software and Tools
    • Freelance Tips

    Freelancers often work remotely, meaning you may end up having a lot of video calls with clients. In this post, we’ll share some tips for video call etiquette that’ll ensure you look and sound your best every time. 1. Dress Professionally It can be tempting to dress casually when working from home. But remember, the […]

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    7 Tips for Effective Online Learning

    Published Oct 19, 2022
    Last Updated Jun 02, 2025

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

    From saving you money to freeing up your schedule, online learning has many benefits. This makes it a great option for working professionals or anyone else who needs a more flexible way to study. Just like any other learning method, though, you’ll need to put in some work to make sure you get the most […]

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    What Are the Benefits of Online Learning?

    Published Oct 12, 2022
    Last Updated Aug 28, 2025

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

    Online learning, also called elearning, is a type of distance learning that takes place over the internet.  In the last few years, the options for learning online have grown to include courses, webinars, and virtual training on just about any subject from proofreading and editing to embroidery. In this post, we look at seven benefits […]

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    How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome as a Freelancer

    Published Sep 23, 2022
    Last Updated Sep 25, 2025

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

    Freelance proofreading and editing are great options for those seeking a flexible and freeing career, but it’s easy to start doubting yourself and your skills without the support a regular job provides. This makes freelancers particularly susceptible to imposter syndrome. In this post, we’ll talk about what imposter syndrome is, how it might affect you […]

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    A Guide to Continuing Professional Development for Freelancers

    Published Aug 13, 2022
    Last Updated Mar 31, 2025

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Online Learning
    • Skills And Experience

    As a freelance proofreader or editor, taking part in continuing professional development will help you gain and maintain the skills you need to thrive. But working on your own can make this difficult, as you won’t have company training resources. Luckily, there are ways to take your professional development into your own hands. In this […]

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    7 Cybersecurity Tips for Freelancers

    7 Cybersecurity Tips for Freelancers

    Published Aug 06, 2022
    Last Updated Dec 15, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Freelance Tips

    If you’re a freelance proofreader or editor, it’s important to be prepared for cybersecurity risks. Protecting yourself, your business, and your online data is more urgent now than ever, as 43% of all cyberattacks occur against small businesses and freelancers. But many freelancers don’t know where to start. That’s why we’ve compiled these seven cybersecurity […]

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    5 Tips to Help You Switch Off from Work

    5 Tips to Help You Switch Off from Work

    Published Nov 06, 2021
    Last Updated Sep 25, 2025

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

    A growing workload and the pressure of keeping clients happy can have freelance proofreaders working overtime to keep on top of things. But no matter how busy you might feel, you should always switch off from work when it’s time to. We know that can be easier said than done, so we’ve come up with […]

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