When thinking of all of the benefits that go hand in hand with freelancing, one word continuously comes to mind: flexibility. The flexibility of the hours you work. The flexibility of the type of work you take on. The flexibility… Continue Reading →

It’s hard to tell exactly why some proposals get rejected. Maybe the client decided to go with someone else, maybe they don’t have sufficient funding, or maybe they lost interest altogether. While you may not be able to pinpoint the… Continue Reading →

So you’ve just finished the “perfect” pitch. After meticulously pouring over the details, double and triple checking your work for any errors, and making sure that your headline is spot-on, you send off your pitch. Then you wait… And wait… Continue Reading →

If you aren’t making it a point to follow up with clients after initial contact, then you could be missing out on a lot of opportunities. The ’National Sales Executive Association’ says that: 48% of sales people never follow up… Continue Reading →

When you initially speak with a new client, is that the first time they’ve heard of you? I sure hope not. In order to land clients, you need to have a pre-established sense of trust. When people reach out to… Continue Reading →

About a year and a half ago, I attempted to use Facebook ads to promote and sell a product I had created. I didn’t want to spend a lot of money, but I felt that I could spend just enough… Continue Reading →

Working for a friend can be a difficult task. How exactly do you navigate payment terms? Should you charge them? Should do just do them a favor? What if they’re a bad client? When working for a friend, it’s extremely… Continue Reading →

When starting your freelance business, most of you probably made something along the lines of a one-year-plan. It might have been extremely detailed or it just might have been a few notes on where you wanted to be in one… Continue Reading →

Productivity is the key to success as a freelancer. However, mastering the art of being productive is much easier said than done. One surefire way to boost your freelance productivity is to plan ahead. At the end of the day,… Continue Reading →

Sometimes you just know that it’s the right time to start your freelance business. Other times, you may need a little push to get going. Luckily, there are a few key characteristic traits that will help you determine if it’s… Continue Reading →

You’ve just landed a new project. What’s the first thing that you do? More likely than not, your answer is “Research.” In order to create a highly effective project, you need to fully understand your target audience and their needs…. Continue Reading →

Writing a freelance proposal can be extremely scary. When sending your first proposal, there a tons of questions that run through your mind. What if the client doesn’t like it? What if they say no? What if I mess up?… Continue Reading →

How many of you have heard of Amazon? I’m going to assume the majority of you have. I’m also going to assume most of you are signed up with Amazon and receive their emails. Have you ever looked at their… Continue Reading →

When I initially set up my freelance business, I filed as a Sole Proprietor. Why? Honestly, because it was the cheapest option. I (slightly) knew the differences between an LLC and a Sole Proprietor, but I didn’t want to spend… Continue Reading →

Simply put, if freelancers want to make a living, you need clients who can pay your rates. So you’d think that you should be worried about what potential clients can afford, right? Wrong. “What people can afford is entirely subjective…. Continue Reading →

As creatives, we need to be constantly learning new things. You should be pushing yourself a little farther each day, stretching your creative boundaries. Learning new skills not only has the practical benefits of gaining the knowledge associated with that skill,… Continue Reading →

Finding new freelance work is a top priority for freelancers everywhere. There are more traditional methods such as referrals and cold calls and as technology increases, freelancers are adapting and developing newer methods of finding clients. Social media is a… Continue Reading →

Firing a client is never an easy thing to do, but sometimes it must be done. The first step to firing a client is to determine if what they’ve done actually warrants a firing. Once you’ve made the decision that… Continue Reading →

This is an amazing article by Creative Live that everyone needs to read. When freelancing, it can be easy to get off balance trying to manage your business and your personal life. I know that I’m terrible at balancing the… Continue Reading →

Having a potential client get cold feet can be extremely frustrating. You put in a lot of work talking with them about their needs, send a few emails back and forth, and begin to prepare a proposal when all of… Continue Reading →

When starting a freelance business, there can potentially be a lot of upfront costs. Luckily, most freelancers work from home which saves a large amount of money that would normally be spent on renting office space. There are other essential… Continue Reading →

It is near impossible to run a successful freelance business without being organized and having amazing project management skills. Fortunately, there are lots of tools out there to help you stay on top of every project. However, with so many… Continue Reading →

A few weeks ago I was contacted by someone who was looking for a logo and business card design. As I spoke with them, a few red flags came up so I curiously asked “What is your budget for this project?”… Continue Reading →

It’s difficult to navigate the waters of transitioning into freelancing. Many people want to just dive right in, however trying to build a solid freelance business without a steady income can cause your ship to quickly start sinking. The best way… Continue Reading →

When you first start freelancing, finding those initial clients can be tough. There are hundreds of questions that run through your mind: How do I find clients? How do I have clients find me? And so many more. One important… Continue Reading →

Over the past few years of freelancing, I’ve worked without a contract once (for a family friend.) A contract not only protects you, but it also provides solid guidelines for the project. It clearly outlines what is expected of both… Continue Reading →

If we’re being honest with ourselves, the majority of us have a lot of room for improvement in the time management category. You know the feeling: The end of the day is coming up fast and as you look at… Continue Reading →