The key to finding new freelance clients is to try a variety of methods. Here we give you 25 ways to get new freelance clients to maintain and grow your business.
Your Idea of High-Paying Freelance Clients is Holding Your Business Back
Many freelancers have the dream of landing a handful of high-paying freelance clients and never having to search for new clients again. The problem is, when most freelancers think of high-paying clients, they think big companies. They assume big companies = big budgets and small companies = small budgets. Here’s the problem: it’s an assumption. […]
Become Your Clients’ Go-To: Land Repeat Work as a Freelancer
It’s natural to want to feel like the work you’re doing is necessary—to feel like your clients need you. After all, you know that your job is safe when your clients are always in need of your help. But, adjust because you offer great services doesn’t mean that you’ll just be handed repeat freelance work. […]
Freelance Pitch Example: How Not to Pitch
By now, you’re aware that sending value-packed pitches is the best way to take full control of your career. Still, it can be intimidating to reach out to people. That’s often why job-bidding sites can look so much easier by comparison. But, those sites will only lead to low income and high frustration. What you […]
How Do I Get Freelance Clients on Facebook?
As you set out to find freelance clients, make sure you use a proven playbook: have a system for tracking and following-up on your pitches, and cast the widest net possible. Facebook can be an awesome place to expand your reach. Still, it shouldn’t be the only place you look for potential clients. So, why […]
No, Upwork is NOT How You Build a Successful Freelance Business
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 […]