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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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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How to Proofread Anywhere: 5 Tips for Working While You Travel
How to Proofread Anywhere: 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 […]
How to Find Proofreading Jobs Online
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Freelance Tips: How to Keep Track of Your Finances
Aug 13, 2020
From sorting your taxes to irregular pay, keeping track of your finances as a freelance proofreader can be a challenge. But solid money management is a vital part of freelancing. And with this in mind, we’ve compiled a few tips to make managing your finances a little less intimidating (and a little less time consuming, […]
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Freelancer Resources: Proofreading and Editing Societies
Jul 30, 2020
Worried that freelance proofreading might mean working in isolation? Luckily, there are plenty of proofreading and editing societies around. These offer various services, including: Opportunities to network with other editors and proofreaders. Additional training and advice to help you improve as an editor. Methods for promoting your services and gaining new clients. Access to industry […]
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5 Top Tips for New Freelance Proofreaders
Jul 05, 2020
If you’re just starting out in the world of proofreading and editing, what do you need to know? And what should you expect? In this post, we offer five top tips for new freelance proofreaders. 1. Focus on the Brief A clear brief is key for any proofreading or editing job, especially for newer freelancers. […]
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Freelance Tips: Confidentiality and Proofreading
Jun 04, 2020
Working as a freelance proofreader, you may sometimes encounter issues related to confidentiality. But it should be simple to avoid problems with privacy and confidentiality if you follow a few simple guidelines. Check out our advice below to find out more. Proofreading and Confidentiality Becoming A Proofreader Our comprehensive proofreading course will teach you everything […]
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Freelance Tips: Should You Offer a Free Sample Edit?
May 28, 2020
Some freelance proofreaders offer new clients a free sample edit. This means checking part of a document for free so a client can see your work before committing to paying. But is this a good idea? And if so, how should you approach offering a free sample edit? Why Do Some Proofreaders Offer a Free […]
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Freelance Tips: What to Do When a Client Won't Pay
May 21, 2020
As a freelance proofreader, we hope your clients all pay promptly and in full. However, many freelancers do encounter clients who delay payment or ignore invoices.
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Accounting Tools for Freelancers
Accounting Tools for Freelancers
Apr 30, 2020
As a freelance proofreader, you will need to keep track of your finances. And while this might seem intimidating, there are some great accounting tools for freelancers available. In this post, we look at three of the most popular accounting tools currently available. 1. QuickBooks Self-Employed QuickBooks is the biggest name in small business accounting. […]
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Workload Management Tools for Freelancers
Workload Management Tools for Freelancers
Apr 16, 2020
As a freelance proofreader, you may have several projects on the go for different clients at any given time. And keeping track of progress can be tricky! Luckily, there are plenty of good workload management tools available for freelancers. Check out our three top picks below. 1. Trello Trello is a Kanban board system that […]