Relying on Job Bidding Sites to Find Freelance Work Puts Control of Your Freelance Career in Someone Else’s Hands Since you’re reading this article, I probably don’t have to sell you on why freelancing is important. (For those of you who may have accidentally stumbled in, traditional on-staff work puts all of your income and […]
Do You Need Insurance as a Freelancer?
There are a lot of insurance types: liability, disability, and property to name just a few. As you start your freelance business, you want to follow all the rules. But what do you really need freelance insurance to cover yourself? Freelance insurance may make you feel more professional, but that doesn’t mean it’s something you […]
Best Online Freelance Courses: What to Look For
The moment you decide to start freelancing, you’ll notice that there are plenty of courses willing to show you how. But, it’s important to be able to differentiate the good ones from the bad. After all, you want to know you’re investing your time and money into a quality course. Today’s post focuses on the […]
Start a Freelance Business
When you start freelancing, it can feel like there’s too much you need to do. Too many would-be freelancers overcomplicate how to get started as a freelancer and end up getting in their own way. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed when starting anything new. And you may even have a lot of naysayers saying freelancing […]
5 Freelance Digital Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Business
By now you probably know that the top way to land new clients is to send value-packed pitches. But, sending pitch after pitch (don’t forget follow-ups, too!) can start to feel dull, if that’s all you do. As effective as pitch emails are, there are other freelance marketing strategies that can bump up your lead […]
How Do I Advertise My Freelance Business?
Facebook and Instagram ads are all the rage. And there’s a reason for that: they can be incredibly effective. Having said that, it is not at all necessary for you to pay to advertise your freelance business. So if you’re not interested in social media ads, you’re off the hook! In fact, there are three […]