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!

  • How to Create a Proofreading Resume as a New Proofreader

    How to Create a Proofreading Resume as a New Proofreader

    Sep 09, 2021

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

    If you’re looking for proofreading jobs, you’ll need an appropriate resume (usually referred to as a CV in UK English). But what if you’re a new proofreader with little or no work experience? In this post, we’ll share some tips on how to create a proofreading resume or CV that will help you stand out […]

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  • 5 Tips for Handling Your First Proofreading Job

    5 Tips for Handling Your First Proofreading Job

    Sep 05, 2021

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

    If you’re a new or aspiring proofreader, you’re probably wondering how you’ll tackle your first proofreading job. In this post, we’ll show you how to succeed at your first freelance gig by: Making sure to define, and then stick to, your client’s brief. Having confidence in your skills as a proofreader. Using checklists to help […]

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Freelance Tips: What to Include in a Freelance Proofreading Contract

  • How to Create a Proofreading Portfolio for Your Website

    Sep 02, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • Skills And Experience

    If you’re a freelance proofreader, creating a strong portfolio is a great way to document your previous experience, thus showing potential clients that you know what you’re doing. A proofreading portfolio will consist of a selection, either comprehensive or selective, of works you have previously proofread. But how should you put one together? In this […]

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  • 5 Tips for Scheduling and Planning as a Freelance Proofreader

    Aug 26, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Organisation and Productivity

    One of the many perks of freelancing is the freedom to choose your own work hours and routine. But it can be easy to lose direction when you have so much flexibility. In this post, then, we’ll cover five tips for scheduling and planning as a freelance proofreader. These include: Writing to-do lists for short- […]

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  • Freelance Tips: How to Avoid Computer Disasters

    Aug 21, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Software and Tools
    • Freelance Tips

    As a freelance proofreader today, nearly all your work will take place on a laptop or computer. As such, it’s important to protect yourself against any technological mishaps that could set you back. Disasters such as losing files, getting a virus, or experiencing other tech malfunctions are frustrating. This post will cover our five top […]

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  • Freelance Tips: What to Include in a Proofreading Invoice

    Aug 19, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips

    So you’ve finished proofreading a document for your client and the time has come for them to pay you. To request payment, you’ll need to prepare an invoice and send it to them. We know that this can be unfamiliar territory for a lot of new freelancers. So, in this post, we’re going to take […]

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  • 5 Tips to Help You Save Money as a Freelance Proofreader

    Aug 15, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips

    As a freelance proofreader, you’re completely in charge of your work and lifestyle, including your finances. And unless you have an accountant, you may need to regularly evaluate where you can cut back on spending to make your earnings go further. In this post, we cover five tips to help you save money as a […]

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  • Freelance Tips: How to Get Paid as a Freelance Proofreader

    Aug 14, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips

    As a freelance proofreader, you rely on your clients for your income. But how can you ensure that you’ll be paid fairly and on time? In this post, we’ll look at how to get paid as a freelance proofreader. We’ll take you through the different payment schedules you can offer and how to choose the […]

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  • 5 Advantages of Having a Website as a Freelance Proofreader

    5 Advantages of Having a Website as a Freelance Proofreader

    Aug 12, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    Creating a website is one of the best things you can do to up your game as a freelance proofreader. And with loads of easy-to-use website builders around now, it’s never been simpler. In this post, we’ll outline the advantages of having a website as a freelance proofreader. In short, a website allows you to: […]

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  • 5 Website SEO Tips for Freelance Proofreaders

    5 Website SEO Tips for Freelance Proofreaders

    Aug 08, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    Being a freelance proofreader is not only about being a stickler for spelling. It’s also about promoting yourself and attracting new clients. Having a website, as you may already know, is essential to this! The work isn’t finished once you’ve set your website up, though. There are many details to keep an eye on, and […]

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