freelancing
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Should Freelancers Ever Offer Deals and Discounts?
Should Freelancers Ever Offer Deals and Discounts?
Last Updated Feb 12, 2023
One 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
Last Updated Feb 10, 2023
A significant part of freelance work is finding and maintaining clients. But it’s not enough to simply find clients – you want to find good clients. 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 found a good client. 1. […]
Freelance Red Flags: How to Deal with a Difficult Client
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How to Spring Clean Your Freelance Business
Last Updated Jan 27, 2023
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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How to Turn a Hobby into a Freelance Business
Last Updated Jan 25, 2023
Most 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?
Last Updated Jan 22, 2023
Online 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
Last Updated Jan 18, 2023
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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How Your LinkedIn Profile Can Help You Find Freelance Work
Last Updated Dec 02, 2022
There 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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5 Tips for Writing Better To-Do Lists
Last Updated Sep 16, 2022
To-do lists can be a great organization and scheduling tool for freelance proofreaders and editors. But sometimes, the familiar to-do list can work against us; after all, what’s more overwhelming than a never-ending list of tasks and looming deadlines? That’s why, in this post, we’ll share our top five tips to make sure your to-do […]
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Freelance Tips: 5 Tips to Help Reduce Stress When Proofreading
Freelance Tips: 5 Tips to Help Reduce Stress When Proofreading
Last Updated May 23, 2022
Freelance proofreading is a gratifying job, but that doesn’t mean it’s always stress-free. Working for yourself means you need the discipline to work while carefully managing your workload. But there are several ways to reduce stress when proofreading. 1. Set Up a Productive Workspace It’s hard to deliver your best work in an uncomfortable, cluttered […]
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7 Things to Put in Your Home Office
7 Things to Put in Your Home Office
Last Updated May 18, 2022
Working 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 […]
