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Are You Being Unfair by Charging One Client More than Another?

Posted in The Watercooler on Mar 04, 2020

Creative Freelancers, Are You Being Unfair by Charging More for Certain Clients?

10 tips for getting your next client on Linkedin

Posted in Marketing on Feb 09, 2020

Linkedin is a great tool for research and communication. Before you get serious about it though, take the time to sit down and think about what you really want from it.

Difficult Clients 101

Posted in The Watercooler on Nov 18, 2019

Without difficult clients life would be...well, we can say not as exciting. But occasionally you find yourself in those positions where you want to just dig a hole and hide from the client that is making you want to quit being a freelancer.

Bling Freelancers: Get Rich or Freelance Trying

Posted in Money Tips on Nov 03, 2019

One of the coolest things about being a freelancer is that we have the ability to work as much or as little as we want. We can look at this blessing in two ways. Either this means that we can spend more time with our families, or more time to manage projects and make money.

When and How to Dump a Client

Posted in The Watercooler on Nov 01, 2019

Client satisfaction gives us reputation and credibility, however, every now and again we will come across a problematic client. Some of my colleagues will continue to work with clients even when they have asked them to compromise so much and cause hassle. Usually in this scenario, if you do not end the relationship with the client, there will be problems in the future.

Oops! I Did It Again, I Made a Freelance Mistake

Posted in The Watercooler on Oct 30, 2019

In my experience as a freelancer I have found there to be several mistakes which all freelancers make. I myself have made some of these errors and have seen friends make some of the other mistakes. With this in mind I have compiled the common freelancing mistakes along with possible solutions.

How to Hypnotise Potential Clients

Posted in The Watercooler on Oct 19, 2019

From a car salesman to Steve Jobs, negotiation is a key basic skill which every business person should develop throughout their career. The pressure has recently been on many freelancers due to the dismal trading environment and bleak forecasts for the near future. Harsh financial conditions, however, have forced many businesses to turn to freelancers as opposed to big blood-sucking businesses. This turn of heart has been met by a lower number of businesses wanting to resuscitate their online marketing to the anguish of freelance web developers.

The Trick of Charging More

Posted in Money Tips on Oct 06, 2019

There is a somewhat subtle reason as to why some can charge more than others and it is not that they offer a better quality of service. It is obvious that I look for quality when I shop at Zara but why would a person buy clothes from Marks and Spencer's when you are charged more for quality not worth every penny? It's because they ask for it and other shops don't.

10 Things I Hate About Your Workspace

Posted in The Watercooler on Oct 04, 2019

The journey toward success will begin from your workspace. A bad workspace will leave your amazing mind uninspired. I was recently asked by a colleague, "How can I change my workspace to become more inspired?". I gave him the following advise.

A Sexy Business Card: 6 Reasons Freelancers Need One

Posted in Marketing on Sep 23, 2019

An excellent marketing technique which is sometimes overlooked and usually undervalued is to hand out business cards. A successful business card can have some very healthy advantages. Below I have discussed why it is a vital marketing technique which will fuel your career.