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 Find Proofreading Jobs Online
How to Find Proofreading Jobs Online
Sep 03, 2020
You’ve decided to work as a freelance proofreader. But have you thought about how to find proofreading jobs online? If not, don’t worry! We have five suggestions to share: Sign up to work for a proofreading agency. Check job listing sites and freelancing marketplaces. Contact potential clients directly to offer your services. Build a strong […]
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How to Keep Track of Your Finances
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, […]
Freelancer Resources: Proofreading and Editing Societies
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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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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
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
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 […]
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Time-Tracking Tools for Freelancers
Time-Tracking Tools for Freelancers
Apr 02, 2020
As a freelance proofreader, you may need to charge by the hour. But to do this, you’ll need to keep track of how long you work on each job. And rather than sitting at your laptop with a stopwatch, it makes sense to find a time-tracking app that can do this for you! In this […]
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How to Manage Your Workload as a Freelancer
How to Manage Your Workload as a Freelancer
Feb 03, 2020
Working as a freelance proofreader can be tricky. And one of the biggest challenges is managing your workload, especially when you have several clients at once. However, if you follow our advice, you should be able to stay in control. Have a Plan To manage your workload effectively, you need a plan. And this works […]
