freelancing
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Should Freelancers Ever Offer Deals and Discounts?
Should Freelancers Ever Offer Deals and Discounts?
Published Feb 12, 2023
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024One of the hardest parts of starting a new freelance business is deciding how to charge clients. Should you charge by the hour or per project? How much should you charge? Many freelancers worry about setting their rates too high and losing potential clients. However, it’s important not to undersell yourself and to remember you’re […]
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Freelance Green Flags: 5 Signs You’ve Found a Good Client
Freelance Green Flags: 5 Signs You’ve Found a Good Client
Published Feb 10, 2023
Last Updated Jul 18, 2025A significant part of freelance work is finding clients. But it’s not enough to simply find clients – you want to find good clients who you actually want to work with! To get the best clients, it’s important to know what to look for. Keep reading to learn the five green flags that indicate you’ve […]
Freelance Red Flags: How to Deal With a Difficult Client
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How to Spring Clean Your Freelance Business
Published Jan 27, 2023
Last Updated Sep 25, 2025This 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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How to Turn a Hobby into a Freelance Business
Published Jan 25, 2023
Last Updated May 27, 2025Most people have a hobby – something they enjoy doing for fun in their free time. But what if you could do it for more than just fun? Sometimes, what we choose to do as hobbies could actually become a very lucrative freelance business. If you love reading, writing, visual art, music, browsing products on […]
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Why Should You Take an Online Proofreading Course?
Published Jan 22, 2023
Last Updated Mar 26, 2025Online learning (or e-learning) is an increasingly popular way to gain new skills. You can now find online courses on almost any subject, including proofreading and editing. In this blog post, we’ll look at how an online proofreading course can benefit people at all stages of their proofreading career – from those who have never […]
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Digital Declutter: 7 Satisfying Ways to Tidy Your Digital Workspace
Published Jan 18, 2023
Last Updated Apr 07, 2025If 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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How Your LinkedIn Profile Can Help You Find Freelance Work
Published Dec 02, 2022
Last Updated Jul 02, 2025There are lots of different ways that freelance professionals can find work and promote themselves. In this post, we’ll look at the benefits an effective LinkedIn profile can provide when searching for freelance work. The Benefits of LinkedIn for Freelancers Unlike most other social networking platforms, LinkedIn is designed and built around professionals. This makes […]
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7 Things to Put in Your Home Office
Published May 18, 2022
Last Updated Sep 19, 2025Working from home has become increasingly common – whether you’re a freelancer, a full-time remote employee, or someone balancing a hybrid schedule. A comfortable, well-equipped workspace can boost your productivity and help you maintain clear boundaries between work and personal life. In this post, we’ll explore seven essential things to include in your home office […]