How to Get Closer to Financial Stability as a Freelancer
Even for those who’ve freelanced for many years and appear successful, the lifestyle can be a constant juggling act. In between the meetings and the work, there’s invoicing, coordinating with vendors …...
View ArticleYou’ll Win When You Refuse to Accept Unrealistic Deadlines
I love deadlines. I really do. As a freelance writer and editor and a lifelong procrastinator, I know that without firm deadlines, I’ll let my tasks drag on and on. I’ve noticed, however, that many...
View ArticleHow I SURVIVED Losing My Biggest Client — Four Times
One balmy day in March, I got a panicked call from a colleague. Turns out she had lost four good, retainer-paying clients since the start of year. Three of them left in the same month. Needless to say,...
View ArticleHow Doing Your Own Creative Projects Can Improve Your Freelance Work
We all dream of having complete creative control over our projects, but unless you are well-established, calling your own shots may be far down the road. That’s OK, though. You can have complete...
View ArticleThe One Thing Keeping You from Winning More Work
Not winning contracts? Be that special snowflake. Really. One of the toughest parts of being a freelancer is “landing” — that is, getting that first assignment that gets you on the radar. No matter how...
View ArticleHow Your Mindset Affects Your Freelance Work
During my time as a Creative Circle Recruiter, I met with thousands of freelancers in the creative industry who were extremely talented individuals but lacked the motivation and confidence to...
View ArticleThe 4 Worst Financial Mistakes New Freelancers Make
When many freelancers make the transition from side-hustle to legitimate, full-time business, there’s a lot of trial and error — especially regarding how to do money. Some of those errors are big...
View ArticleFour Solid Reasons to Give Freelancing a Chance
Looking for a change of pace, but afraid that freelancing will bring too many? It may not be as bad as you think! If you’ve been playing with the idea of going freelance, know that there are plenty of...
View ArticleNine Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Freelance Assignment
One of the most dangerous mistakes you can make as a freelancer is trying too hard to be liked, especially when you’re trying to nail new business. You probably want to make it seem as if you’re smart...
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