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5 Ways to Make More Money as a Freelancer

Posted in Money Tips on Dec 15, 2021

So, your freelance career finally has lift off. You’ve got a couple of clients under your belt…your portfolio is getting fatter….you’re feeling increasingly confident about your abilities and career choice. And best of all, you like what you do. But there’s one thing missing: the big bucks. How can you get the money to really flow? There’s no shortage of answers. For starters, here are five ways to start raking in more cash.


The Importance of a Daily Schedule

Posted in The Watercooler on Sep 29, 2021

When we gave up a job to work from home as Freelancers we probably had visions of a productive home office, that would provide us with being paid for doing something we love to do, combined with the freedom of self employment to take care of our life responsibilities


5 Ways That Freelancers Bleed Money

Posted in Money Tips on Aug 02, 2021

Freelancing gives workers freedom, but pitfalls often arise that challenge profitability. Rather than earn a decent amount of money, many freelancers end up disappointed with little to show for a lot of work.


How to Plan a Simple Advertising Campaign

Posted in Marketing on Jul 16, 2021

Planning an advertising campaign is often a very daunting task. The advertising world is a rough and energetic one, and there is always someone willing to take your money! The following tips will help you generate a campaign from scratch, and lead you away from some of the common pitfalls that freelancers can fall into. Remember, you can’t compete with the big boys when it comes to throwing cash around – focus on your target audience and pick media that will allow you to approach them in a cost-effective manner.


Stepping into the Shoes of a Freelancer Writer

Posted in The Watercooler on Jul 13, 2021

Freelancer opportunities provide people from all over the world the chance to earn income for the skills they provide to independent or company employers. Freelancing really has become the next big thing.


How to Move From a Full-Time Job to Freelancing: Part 1

Posted in The Watercooler on Jul 12, 2021

If you're thinking of flying the corporate coop and becoming your own boss, then today is your lucky day. If you dream of busting out of the cubicle wasteland and finding greener pastures as a freelancer, then you're in good company.


Branding 101 for Freelancers: Making sure you stand out from the crowd

Posted in The Watercooler on Jul 05, 2021

If someone asked you what your brand said about you and your freelance business, could you tell them? Do you understand what branding means? Do you realize that you have a brand, even if you don’t have a logo or a tagline for your business?


Managing Cash Flow In Your Freelance Business

Posted in Money Tips on Jun 28, 2021

Unpredictable. That one word underlines pretty much everything to do with your freelance life, especially when it comes to managing cash flow. The uncertainty surrounding your income - the size of it, the frequency of it, the search for it - is an ongoing issue but with planning and foresight, that uncertainty can be reduced and you can even introduce a touch of predictability to proceedings!


Simple Tips to Generate Leads for Your Business

Posted in Marketing on Jun 25, 2021

Lead generation is essential to any business, having a steady flow of potential customers can make all the difference to the outcome of your goals, whether it be finding higher paying clients or selling your ideas. You might provide an amazing service or package but if nobody is ever offered then how are they to know about it? This where lead generation or offering yourself is clearly important.


5 Tips to Make Your Small Business Appear Larger

Posted in The Watercooler on May 31, 2021

Starting out small doesn't mean you can't keep up with the competition and keep pace with the big boys. Most people have this notion in their heads that when you open your own business, you're bound to stay small and insignificant for a long while before you finally get a break and make it big.