Archive for May, 2012

overdue-invoices

Chasing unpaid invoices

In this instalment of Essential Lessons for New Freelancers I’ll be looking at an awkward situation that every freelancer will face at some point: chasing unpaid invoices. It’s hard to know how best to handle unpaid invoices when you’re new to freelancing, so here’s the way I’ve found works best for my business. Read more…

wordpress logo

When it comes to updating websites, WordPress makes it an easy task; adding a new blog post can be as simple as typing in the text, dropping in an image, and publishing. By exploring more of WordPress’s settings and features, updating your blog can be even easier. Here are three quick tips to get you started. Read more…

blog-planning

Like a lot of people I started blogging because I had read about the marketing benefits it could give my business, and like a lot of people I had little clue about where to start or how to be successful. So I jumped straight in and just started writing. Inevitably I made mistakes along the way, mostly due to lack of planning. Here are three lessons I’ve learned about the importance of planning your blog. Read more…

successful-client-meetings

Welcome to part 4 of my Essential Lessons for New Freelancers series: top tips for successful client meetings. Unless you plan on only ever working remotely and communicating by phone and email, at some point you’ll have to meet with both potential and existing clients. Here are some tips I’ve picked up over the years to help you make these meetings go well. Read more…