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Dos and Don’ts of Part-Time Freelancing

Freelancing can be a great way to supplement your income while you continue to work full-time. However, there are a few things you should do and avoid if you’re looking to freelance full-time.

Generate income from part-time freelancing

In this post, we’ll examine the benefits of part-time freelancing, the dos and don’ts of working as a freelancer, how to balance freelancing with other responsibilities, and tips for staying organized and stress-free. With this information at your disposal, you’ll be able to increase your profitability and grow your clientele as a part-time freelancer.

The Benefits of Part-Time Freelancing

Part time freelancing can be a great way to get your foot in the door and start your own career.…

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Emergencies That Freelancers Need to Prepare For

Freelancing doesn’t offer the same level of stability and security as working a corporate, full-time job. That’s why freelancers need to be prepared for emergencies they can come across in the gig economy.

Freelancer working on a project

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Here are three types of emergencies that freelancers should get ready for:

Broken Tech

Computers, smartphones and other tech devices are essential for most freelancers. They’re the tools of the trade. If they break down in the middle of the workweek, everything will come to a standstill. This problem can put a freelancer’s job — and, by extension, their paycheck — on the line.…

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Is Freelancing For You? The pros and cons

Freelancing isn’t for everyone. Being your own boss can be both rewarding and challenging. Ultimately, though, the choice is yours.

Freelancing in a home office

Today, more people than ever are choosing to freelance. Freelancing has become a lifestyle choice for many, and these freelancers are doing it all: from photography, graphic design, blogging, copywriting and web development to writing code, designing apps and marketing etc.

Before deciding freelancing may be right for you, decide what you want to get out of it. Here are the pros and cons that other freelancers have shared to help you decide.

The Pros of Freelancing

Freelancing is becoming a more popular career choice, and with the many benefits it comes, it’s easy to see why.…

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Some Of The Common Freelancer Mistakes You Can Avoid

When starting as a freelancer, people do everything to make a name for themselves and make more money. It is tough to get projects and clients at first, and as people struggle to get gigs, they overlook some aspects of the business side of freelancing.

Freelancer mistakes to avoid

People think that freelancing has lesser responsibilities than the regular office job. As a result, freelancers end up making mistakes that cost them a lot. Here are some of the freelancing errors you can avoid.

1. Operating without a Contract

Most freelancers start working without signing a contract. This leaves room for serious misunderstandings. Part of the reason this happens is that the freelancer does not have the time or resources to draft an agreement.…

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5 Tips for Surviving as a Freelancer During the COVID Pandemic

It is obvious that the world has come to a standstill due to the spread of COVID-19. Every country is combating this viral outbreak the best way they can. Governments all around the world are looking for ways to help every single citizen.

The sick receive the needed treatment, and the healthy receive instructions on how to properly isolate themselves.

But, what happens to employees and businesses? Fortunately, there are various policies being implemented that are meant to provide aid to both the employees and businesses.

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However, what’s in it for freelancers? Freelancers are major contributors to the economy.…

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6 Effective Marketing Tips for Freelancers

Did you know freelancers contributed around $1.4 trillion to the US economy in 2017? And this number continues to grow each year. With the increase in popularity of remote work, freelancing is becoming a popular part-time or full-time career option for many people.

Remote worker freelancing for a client

The thing is, with an increase in demand and supply comes an increase in cut-throat competition for independent workers. In order to stand out in the world of freelancing, it is important to put your best foot forward.

Here are 6 effective marketing tips for freelancers to help them kickstart a successful remote work career.

Identify key focus areas

Before any career move it is important to have a clear understanding of your expertise and desired focus areas.…

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Turn Your Photography Hobby Into a Viable Freelance Business With These Tips

Have you been thinking about turning your photography hobby into a sustainable business? You might be surprised to discover that it’s a fairly simple transition to make. The popularity of the internet and social media has opened up entirely new opportunities for freelancers. So if you want to transition from hobby photographer to freelance photographer, there’s no better time to get started.

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Leverage Social Media

One of the easiest ways to grow a freelance photography business is to use your favorite social media platforms as a marketing tool. Instagram is the most obvious platform to start with because it revolves around photography.…

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Freelancing Millennials: VAs are Your Besties

With the “gig” economy well underway, it’s a given that freelancing and other forms of entrepreneurship are the future of employment everywhere. Never has it been so obvious than now that the traditional J.O.B. is about to die a quick death over the coming next few decades. As machines take over most labor and many desk-based jobs, all of us mortal humans need to find ways to provide value to the marketplace and make money all on our lonesome.

Freelancing millennial in a cafe

Though current numbers are hard to find, this study from four years ago showed close to 40% of America’s workforce was freelancers at the time.…

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Top 3 Trends in Freelance Work

Freelance jobs are bigger than ever now that technology and remote, or work-from-home, jobs are becoming increasingly popular in the workforce. And no, freelance work isn’t just for Millennials. In fact, nearly 40 percent of the workforce in the United States today is made of up freelancers!

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Let’s take a look at some of the top trends in the freelance economy and their impact on both freelancers and freelance employers.

Freelance Work is Appealing

Freelance work has become so popular since it’s appealing to both employers and employees. Employers can hire freelancers to work on a per-project basis, short-term or sometimes even long-term contracts.…

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5 Tips About Budgeting For Freelancers You Can’t Afford To Miss

The rewards offered through contracting are both personal as well as financial. Despite this, challenges arise; a crucial one being working without a guaranteed income. Below are some simple budgeting tips to help your cash flow.

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1. Predict your earnings and set your rate

By already having a contract for the coming six months to a year secured, you should find it far easier to figure out what you will be earning taking into account savings, bills and living expenses. Nonetheless, if you are working on shorter contracts during the year or in between roles, a strategy for you to take is to evaluate what you need to earn to live comfortably.…

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