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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5 Tax Tips for Freelance Proofreaders
5 Tax Tips for Freelance Proofreaders
Apr 01, 2021
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 Ways to Promote Yourself as a Freelance Proofreader
5 Ways to Promote Yourself as a Freelance Proofreader
Mar 28, 2021
So you’ve decided to become a freelance proofreader. But how can you secure work? In this post, we suggest five ways you can promote yourself as a freelance proofreader: Set up a website where you can promote your services and update it regularly. Use social media to network and advertise your work. Join a proofreading […]
5 Relaxation Tips for Dealing with Work Stress
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5 Tips for Boosting Your Productivity as a Freelancer
Feb 07, 2021
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)?
Jan 21, 2021
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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3 Tips for Dealing with Negative Client Feedback
Dec 13, 2020
As a freelance proofreader, you will hopefully experience nothing but happy, satisfied clients. However, most freelancers will receive negative feedback at some point. And the question then is how you respond! Our top three tips on this count include: Don’t take negative feedback personally or react emotionally. Instead, try to put your personal feelings aside […]
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5 Tips for Avoiding Burnout as a Proofreader
Nov 19, 2020
Being a freelance proofreader means you can set your own schedule and work wherever you want. But this can also make it easier to experience work-related burnout. So, what can you do to stay productive and healthy? We have five tips that can help: Set boundaries to make sure work doesn’t creep into other areas […]
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5 Tips for Designing a Freelance Proofreading Website
Nov 12, 2020
As a freelance proofreader, having a website is a great way to promote your services. But how do you create a freelance proofreading website? Our top tips include: Don’t Sweat the Technical Stuff – Making a website is much easier than it used to be, so you don’t need any special training to get started. […]
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Productivity Software: Website Blockers to Help You Stay Focused
Sep 27, 2020
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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Professional Tips: Online Freelance Marketplaces
Professional Tips: Online Freelance Marketplaces
Sep 13, 2020
If you’re looking for proofreading work, you might want to sign up to some online freelance marketplaces. But what do these involve? And how do they work? Let us explain the basics. What Are Online Freelance Marketplaces? Online marketplaces are everywhere these days. And if you’ve ever bought from a trader on Amazon or eBay, […]
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5 Tips for Working While You Travel
5 Tips for Working While You Travel
Sep 06, 2020
One benefit of working as a freelance proofreader is its flexibility – you set your own hours, choose your own projects, work where you want… By the way, we mean that last one literally: you can proofread while you travel, anywhere in the world. And what’s more, we’ve got some top tips to help you […]
