All posts in Freelancing

networking-mistakes

Networking is a great way to market your business so it’s good to regularly attend networking events. However, there are mistakes that could turn your networking efforts into a waste of time. Here are some of the most common ones: Read more…

what-makes-you-turn-down-a-project

It can be very tempting to say yes to every freelance job you are offered, especially when you’re new to freelancing. However not all projects will be a good fit for you, so sometimes it’s wise to say no to the work. There are many reasons why you might want to turn down a project, and here are some of the most common. Read more…

productivity-to-do-list

One thing that all freelancers struggle with from time to time is productivity. Without a boss looking over your shoulder it can be tempting to spend too much time on Twitter and so get behind with your work, which results in slipping deadlines, overtime and stress. Obviously, that’s not a desirable situation to be in, so here are 6 easy productivity tips to help you get things done. Read more…

working-from-home

Working from home seems like the obvious choice for freelancers, especially when they’re just starting out. However, there are both good points and bad points about this lifestyle and not everyone will thrive working from home. Let’s look at some of the pros and cons so that you can figure out if it’s the right choice for you. Read more…

Deciphering-the-dark-art-of-design-pricing

When you ask for quotes for design, you’ll find that the cost may vary wildly, which can make pricing design projects seem like a dark art. With so much variation the prices can seem completely arbitrary and comparing them can be tricky.

An experienced designer won’t be giving you an arbitrary price though; it will have been carefully calculated and here’s a common method of doing so. Read more…

getting-started-with-passive-income

Last month I posted about ways to make more money and this week I’m looking at one of them in more detail: getting started with passive income. Read more…