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!

  • 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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  • The Best Appointment Scheduling Apps for Freelancers

    The Best Appointment Scheduling Apps for Freelancers

    Aug 07, 2021

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

    As a freelance proofreader, you might find yourself needing to keep track of a few appointments. And to save time, you ideally want prospective clients to be able to find out more about your services without emailing back and forth for a suitable meeting time. Luckily, there are some handy apps out there that allow […]

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  • How to Choose a Name for Your Proofreading Business

    Jul 31, 2021

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    You’ve got the skills, you’ve done the training, and now you’re ready to launch your freelance proofreading business. But what do you name it? And how can you stand out from the crowd? We’ve got a few tips on how to choose a name for your proofreading business. What Are Your Initial Ideas? You might […]

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  • 5 Budgeting Tips for Freelance Proofreaders

    Jul 29, 2021

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    Becoming a freelance proofreader can bring you freedom and flexibility, but this can also make it difficult to stick to a budget. Luckily, we’ve got some budgeting tips to help you stay on top of your finances and put money aside into savings: Make sure you keep track of exactly how much you’ve earned each […]

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  • 5 Great Books About Freelancing

    Jul 25, 2021

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    While you can’t become a freelance proofreader without learning the ins and outs of language, punctuation, and grammar, knowing the business side of things is also essential. Below are some great books about the art of freelancing, written by authors with valuable advice about establishing yourself as a sole trader. They cover many aspects of […]

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  • The Best Social Media Management Apps for Freelancers

    Jul 24, 2021

    • 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 How to Cold Email Potential Clients

    Jul 10, 2021

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    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    Do you have a list of clients you’d like to work with? If you’re wondering how to approach them, cold email   is one way freelance proofreaders can reach out to (and win) new clients. In this post, we’ll show you how to: Write a subject line that catches the eye of prospective clients. Address […]

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  • 5 Tips on Using Social Media as a Freelancer

    Jul 04, 2021

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    • 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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  • How to Ask Clients for Feedback as a Freelance Proofreader

    How to Ask Clients for Feedback as a Freelance Proofreader

    Jun 26, 2021

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    It’s useful for freelance proofreaders to know how to ask clients for feedback. You can use this to identify your strengths and weaknesses. And positive feedback can make for great testimonials, helping you to promote your services. But how should you ask for feedback? In this post, we offer a few tips on asking for […]

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  • Dos and Don'ts for Editing Client Testimonials

    Dos and Don'ts for Editing Client Testimonials

    Jun 19, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    Adding client testimonials on your website or social media is a great way to showcase the successes you’ve had on previous proofreading jobs. But can you make edits to client feedback before using it as a testimonial? And if so, what can you change? What Can You Do When Editing Testimonials? As a proofreader, you […]

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