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 Avoid Computer Disasters

    How to Avoid Computer Disasters

    Published Aug 21, 2021
    Last Updated Feb 05, 2025

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Software and Tools
    • Freelance Tips

    As a freelancer today, much of 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 tips […]

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    What to Include in a Proofreading Invoice

    What to Include in a Proofreading Invoice

    Published Aug 19, 2021
    Last Updated Nov 28, 2024

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

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    5 Lifestyle Tips to Boost Your Productivity

    Published Aug 05, 2021
    Last Updated Jun 22, 2024

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

    Freelance proofreading offers freedom and flexibility, but it can be hard to stay productive when you’re in charge of your own schedule. We suggest following these lifestyle tips to boost your productivity: Make healthy choices about food, water, exercise, and rest. Take regular breaks from your work to avoid burnout. Motivate yourself by setting short- […]

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    The Best Social Media Management Apps for Freelancers

    Published Jul 24, 2021
    Last Updated Apr 07, 2025

    • 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 Using Social Media as a Freelancer

    Published Jul 04, 2021
    Last Updated Apr 07, 2025

    • Business Tips
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    As a freelance proofreader, a strong social media presence can help you promote your services and find new clients. In this post, we have a few tips on using social media as a freelancer: Choose social media platforms based on your target audience. Create an informative and professional-looking profile. Post regularly and use social media […]

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    5 Tax Tips for Freelance Proofreaders

    Published Apr 01, 2021
    Last Updated Mar 31, 2025

    • 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 Relaxation Tips for Dealing with Work Stress

    Published Mar 04, 2021
    Last Updated Jun 24, 2024

    • 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

    Published Feb 07, 2021
    Last Updated Nov 26, 2024

    • 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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    What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?

    What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?

    Published Jan 21, 2021
    Last Updated Nov 20, 2024

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips

    As a freelance proofreader, clients and proofreading agencies may ask you to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). But what is a non-disclosure agreement? And what do you need to know before signing one? In this post, we set out the basics of how NDAs work. What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? A non-disclosure agreement (often abbreviated […]

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    Productivity Software: Website Blockers to Help You Stay Focused

    Productivity Software: Website Blockers to Help You Stay Focused

    Published Sep 27, 2020
    Last Updated Jul 06, 2024

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

    Distractions abound on the web. And these distractions can be costly for freelance proofreaders, reducing productivity, accuracy, and earnings. If this sounds like your working day, you may want to download a website blocker to help you stay focused. But what are website blockers? And what software should you use? Let’s take a look. What […]

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