One of the most attractive things about freelancing is that it doesn’t have to take up 40-60 hours of your time each week. Maybe you’re hoping to earn extra cash for a vacation. Or you’re looking to freelance part-time from home as a way to test-drive a new career before deciding whether to go full-time. […]
1 Key to the Best Freelance Portfolio Websites
Having a portfolio is absolutely essential for all freelancers. You know that. It’s how you assure potential clients that you’re a professional who can get the job done and help them grow their business. And of course, your portfolio will include a bio and evidence of the work you do. But the best freelance portfolio […]
How to Charge Freelance Rush Fees (Without Burning Bridges)
Even though your clients might consider their project an emergency, the truth is that your job as a freelancer is not necessarily going to save lives. So how can you balance your client’s desire to have a really fast turnaround with your sanity as a professional? Try experimenting with freelance rush fees. Now, there are […]
Unproductive? Try This Tip for Staying Motivated
As freelancers, we have the privilege of setting our own schedule, choosing which clients to work with (or not!), and hand-selecting our projects. To an extent, anyway. Once we sign on with a client, it’s imperative that we meet our deadlines! And if you’re anything like me, you can use an extra tip for staying […]
Focus Your Freelance Business with 1 Question
For many people, freelancing is all about pushing boundaries and exploring amazing new opportunities, professionally and personally. With all that excitement, you’d think it’d be easy to get to work. A snap to make things happen. Effortless to focus your freelance business on maximum growth and happiness. But, if you’re anything like most of us, […]
The Secret of Building a Successful Freelance Business
Are you starting the process of building a successful freelance business? Are you hoping to find a silver bullet that will catapult you to the echelons of success? While there isn’t a magic potion you can take to guarantee success, there is an extremely powerful trait you can develop to make your wildest dreams come […]