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03/07/2024

How To Build And Scale A Virtual Creative Agency In 2024

Building a virtual creative agency feels daunting, and I felt the same when I started my SEO agency. But in 2024, having your own business is a lot more viable thanks to modern tech like Slack and innovative practices like remote work. Traditional firms still exist, but the virtual space is booming....

27/06/2024

The 7 Best Client Management Software (CMS) in June 2024

Take an in-depth look at client management software, including why you should use it and our top favorites to explore for your business.

03/06/2024

4 Free Payment Reminder Templates to Help You Get Paid

When I first started freelancing, I wasn’t very strategic with my client choices. I’d often partner with red-flag clients (or scammers), which would either result in very late payments for my business (think: longer 90 days overdue) or unpaid invoices. Thankfully, that’s all changed now‌ —...

31/05/2024

How to Overcome AI Anxiety as a Freelancer

Debates about Artificial Intelligence (AI) have seemingly been on repeat for a while now, with businesses finding themselves in an echo chamber about AI’s potential for innovation and efficiency rather than its threat as a disruptor or destroyer of jobs. Freelancers, while no stranger to the discu...

27/05/2024

What to Do When Facing Loneliness as a Freelancer

When I first started working as a freelancer, loneliness wasn’t a concern. The promise of choosing my own hours, skipping the rush of a commute, and having a ‘sky’s the limit’ approach to earnings were all at the forefront of my mind. Any worries about working alone were a tiny cloud in a ve...

20/05/2024

8 Best Outreach Methods for Freelancers to Get More Clients

In , there are various ways to get new clients with the advent of social media and AI technology tools. Depending on your discipline, some outreach methods will work better than others. As a freelance writer with over five years of experience, I’ve explored a range of outreach methods and am alway...

14/05/2024

How To Bulletproof Your Service-Based Business in 2024

In the dynamic world of service-based businesses in 2024, success hinges not just on what you offer but also on where and how you offer it. As digital landscapes continue to evolve, the physical aspects of running a business—such as choosing the right location, engaging in word-of-mouth marketing,...

04/04/2024

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29/03/2024

How to Get Freelance Clients Using SEO (Local & Global)

As a freelance logo designer based in Birmingham, I know firsthand how crucial it is to be easily discoverable by potential clients. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through search engine optimization (SEO), particularly when it comes to local search. Over the years, I’ve implemen...

28/03/2024

How I built a successful freelance business from literally nothing

With the new year approaching this is the perfect time to start something new. Something about a fresh start really motivates us to dig into the work we’ve been putting off and take on some new challenges. There’s no better time than now to start your freelance business. However, if you’re sta...

27/03/2024

Why You Should Always Put Freelance Work on Your Resume

Digitization has transformed nearly all sectors of life, including the employment industry. The traditional 9-5 jobs are no longer evidence of professional and career achievement. Individuals can now work remotely and advance their careers. This new work-life allows individuals to express their skil...

20/03/2024

10 Ways to Support the Freelancers You Hire

As a freelancer, my journey has been a tapestry of triumphs, trials, and tremendous growth. The freelance life, often romanticized for its flexibility and freedom, also brings with it a unique set of challenges. It’s a path where the highs can feel sky-high, and the lows, well, they can sometimes ...

18/03/2024

The Benefits of Using a .BIO Domain for Your ‘Link in Bio’

Are you sick of that jumbled mess of random characters in your link in bio URL? I feel you. Having to squeeze a long, confusing URL into that tiny bio space is a pain. It looks messy, it’s tough copy and paste, and does it really reflect your personal brand? I doubt it. But what […]

14/03/2024

What Agencies Really Want to Hear from Freelancers

As agency owners, my partner and I have received quite a few pitches over the years from freelancers. Most of them get deleted pretty fast. But occasionally – one pierces our jaded, overly-pitched hearts and inspires us to at least check out their portfolio. And even more rarely – we invite one ...

04/03/2024

How to Freelance for Nike, Spotify, Stripe and Other Big Clients

As a freelancer, getting to work with major brands like Nike, Spotify, and Stripe may seem like a distant dream. But Kate Mrozowski Lim has turned that dream into a reality. This motion graphics artist has spent the past 14 years building an impressive portfolio of animated work that’s caught the ...

28/02/2024

5 Email Automation Tips to Get Clients on Autopilot

Email marketing is one of the most effective tools for businesses that look to generate a steady stream of customers and retain the existing ones. And with good reason: Email marketing’s ROI is one of the most lucrative, sure, but managing vast amounts of data and creating segment after segment to...

26/02/2024

How to Get More Clients By Crafting Your Freelance Narrative

In the competitive realm of freelancing, possessing technical expertise alone isn’t enough to distinguish oneself. Standing out in the crowded market requires freelancers to embrace the role of visual storytellers as a powerful branding tool. Freelancers hold the remarkable ability to weave narrat...

23/02/2024

10 Absolute Best Printers for Graphic Designers in 2024

Finding the best printer for graphic design is critical to making your work pop. Here are our 10 top best printers for graphic designers.

23/02/2024

8 Free Graphic Design Invoice Templates and Examples to Inspire You

Your graphic design invoice should be easy to read, represent you, and get you paid. Get inspiration, and download free templates.

23/02/2024

5 “Thank You For Your Payment” Emails to Copy/Paste

Discover why "thank you for your payment" emails are so important and how they can help you retain clients (and keep them happy, too).

13/02/2024

Yes, Freelancing is Entrepreneurship. Here Are 8 Reasons Why

For me, embarking on the freelance journey felt akin to stepping into the vast, exhilarating world of entrepreneurship. It wasn’t just about leaving the predictability of a 9-to-5 job; it was about embracing the uncertainty and freedom that comes with being your own boss. Throughout my journey, I....

13/02/2024

How to Get New Freelance Clients Through Your Website

As a freelancer, the importance of your online presence can’t be overstated. Your online touchpoints are the first contact your potential clients and collaborators are going to have with you and will be a major deciding factor in whether or not you’re able to secure the next contract to keep you...

02/02/2024

How to Make Money as an Artist — 14 Ideas that Work in 2024

From selling art, to teaching art, to consulting and curating, there are lots of ways to make money as an artist. Here 12 of the best options.

02/02/2024

I’m a Logo Designer—Here’s What to Charge for Logo Design

Here's how to determine how much to charge for a logo design, based on advice from an actual logo designer.

02/02/2024

How to Get Jobs on Upwork in 7 Days with No Experience (2024)

Learn how to get jobs on Upwork so you can make the most of your freelance career with this all you need to know guide on Upwork.

02/02/2024

12 Freelance Coding Jobs Sites to Find Coding Clients in 2023

Here's a list of the best sites to look for freelance coding jobs, alongside tips and advice to land the job of your dream.

02/02/2024

Upwork vs Fiverr: Which is Best for Freelancers (2024)

As a freelancer, you've probably heard of them. Read our in-depth comparison of Upwork vs Fiverr to find out which is right for you.

01/02/2024

How to Find Referral Partners as a Freelancer

Let’s talk about something that has made a massive difference for my freelance business over the last decade: referral partners. As an independent freelancer, I know firsthand that landing your next big client can sometimes feel totally unpredictable. You may lie awake at night wondering “Where ...

01/02/2024

10 Networking Tips That Will Bring More Clients

When you start your own business you soon realize that the people who surround you can help you grow your brand. Your loyal customers are usually the ones who trust and like you. Therefore, your professional network plays a very important role from the first moment you launch your business. In the e...

29/01/2024

8 Plutio Alternatives with Better Customer Service

Embarking on a freelance journey can be both exhilarating and challenging. As a seasoned freelancer who has weathered the highs and lows of the industry, I understand the importance of having the right tools and support systems in place. One critical aspect that can make or break your freelance expe...