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  • Why You Need a Privacy Policy as a Freelancer (and How to Write One)

    Why You Need a Privacy Policy as a Freelancer (and How to Write One)

    Why You Need a Privacy Policy as a Freelancer (and How to Write One)

    Feb 03, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips

    If you’re a new freelancer starting your own business, you may not have considered creating a privacy policy yet. However, no matter how many clients you have, a privacy policy is required by law in many countries. If you’re unsure of how to create one (or what exactly it is), read on to learn more. […]

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  • How to Make More Money as a Freelancer

    How to Make More Money as a Freelancer

    How to Make More Money as a Freelancer

    Feb 01, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips

    Freelancing can be a flexible side hustle or a fulfilling full-time career. But the nature of freelancing means you might be making less money than you could be. In this blog post, we explain how you can boost your freelance income by: Read on to find out how you can make more money as a […]

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  • How to Spring Clean Your Freelance Business

    How to Spring Clean Your Freelance Business

    Jan 27, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Organisation and Productivity

    This time of year, you might be thinking about spring cleaning your home. And if you’re a freelancer, now’s a good time to consider sprucing up your business too! In this post, we talk you through five steps to spring clean your freelance business: Keep reading to discover these points in detail. 1. Refresh Your […]

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  • What Is a Freelance Retainer Agreement?

    What Is a Freelance Retainer Agreement?

    Jan 20, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips

    One of the toughest challenges of freelance work is fluctuating monthly income, especially since bills and expenses tend to stay the same year round. While most freelance work is project-based, building solid relationships with clients helps ensure recurring work.  In addition, some freelancers can secure retainer agreements. A freelance retainer agreement means that a client […]

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  • Digital Declutter: 7 Satisfying Ways to Tidy Your Digital Workspace

    Digital Declutter: 7 Satisfying Ways to Tidy Your Digital Workspace

    Jan 18, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips

    If you’re a freelancer, you probably manage an endless stream of files and emails from various clients. So it’s important to make time to carry out a regular “digital declutter” so that you can work more efficiently and easily find the information you need. And, just like cleaning out your desk drawers, it can be […]

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  • Ways Kanban Boards Can Help You Grow Your Freelance Business

    3 Ways Kanban Boards Can Help You Grow Your Freelance Business

    Jan 15, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Organisation and Productivity

    Although most people think of Kanban boards as a collaborative tool for teams, they can also be useful for freelancers working on their own. In this post, we’ll discuss how you can use Kanban boards to grow your freelance business. What Is a Kanban Board? Kanban boards are a type of visual project management tool. […]

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  • What Is Toxic Positivity? (And How to Avoid It as a Freelancer)

    What Is Toxic Positivity? (And How to Avoid It as a Freelancer)

    Jan 13, 2023

    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Wellbeing
    • Working From Home

    While it might seem like an oxymoron at first, toxic positivity is a very real – and potentially harmful – phenomenon. Let’s take a look at what toxic positivity is, how it manifests in the workplace, and what you can do to avoid it as a freelancer. What Is Toxic Positivity? Toxic positivity refers to […]

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    How to Charge a Freelance Rush Fee

    Jan 11, 2023

    • Clients
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional Tips

    As a freelancer, a client may sometimes request that you complete a project unusually early. In these cases, you may decide to charge a “rush fee” – an additional payment for completing work with a tighter than normal deadline.  Of course, it’s up to you whether to charge a rush fee – or even accept […]

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    Why is Upskilling Important for Freelance Proofreaders and Editors?

    Why is Upskilling Important for Freelance Proofreaders and Editors?

    Jan 08, 2023

    • Freelance Tips
    • Online Learning
    • Skills And Experience

    Upskilling is a popular buzzword in freelance circles. But what exactly does it mean, and why should you consider doing it? We answer these questions and give tips on how to upskill as a freelance proofreader or editor. What is Upskilling? Upskilling is the process of learning new career-related skills or improving the ones you […]

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    7 Ways to Improve Your Active Listening Skills

    7 Ways to Improve Your Active Listening Skills

    Jan 06, 2023

    • Clients
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills And Experience

    Active listening is an essential life skill – both in your career and personal life. But what does it mean to be an active listener? In a conversation, active listening means being fully present and interacting with the other person in a meaningful way (instead of just waiting for your turn to speak). As a […]

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