5 questions to ask before saying yes to that new client

August 11, 2016 in Freelancers, Growing your freelance business

A new client: “YAY!”. But before we jump on board and get all excited about the new client we have to land, it does not hurt as a Freelancer to ask ourselves: “Is this client right for me?” I remember when I started out years ago jumping for joy at every new opportunity that came…

Accounts. Why is it all so hard for freelancers?

July 7, 2016 in Freelancers, Growing your freelance business

Ugh. Accounts. Why is it all so hard? As a career freelancer, this was a question I found myself asking at least once every three months when tackling my quarterly BAS and even moreso when faced with End of Financial Year taxes. Usually I’d be surrounded by faded taxi receipts, digging through my email, and…

Here’s how The Freelance Collective can bolster your freelance career

June 20, 2016 in Freelancers, The Freelance Collective

Australian freelance business journalist & wordsmith Nina Hendy has been giving interviews about the launch of The Freelance Collective. As a marketing and business journalist who has written for all the major publications and brands over the years, she was inspired to launch The Freelance Collective to make it easier for clients to find the…

5 Ways A VA Can Save The Day!

June 1, 2016 in Freelancers, Growing your freelance business, Outsourcing, The Freelance Collective, Tips and tools

As a business owner, manager or entrepreneur you are no doubt wearing many fancy hats to ensure your biz flourishes. Being the superstar that you are, you can achieve a million and one things in one day and still have time for a 10km run and a 5pm martini. You’re a multi-tasker and ain’t no…

Wellness and the freelancer

May 28, 2016 in Freelancers, The Freelance Collective, Tips and tools

ARE YOU AT YOUR BEST? As a freelancer, you may find yourself working long hours to tight deadlines for clients who change the brief last minute and who don’t really understand what goes on behind the scenes. Although you do your best to adapt and deliver, this takes a toll on your mind and your…

4 Essential Tools I Use to Run a Successful Freelance Business

May 25, 2016 in Freelancers, Growing your freelance business, The Freelance Collective, Tips and tools

I’ve spent years building a successful freelancing copywriting business. During that time I’ve tried dozens of different apps and tools to help make life easier. Many of us dive into our own business full of enthusiasm, only to discover that the day to day running of our business takes up a lot more of…

What you REALLY need to charge to support yourself as a creative freelancer

April 7, 2016 in Freelancers, Growing your freelance business, Tips and tools

Supporting yourself as a creative freelancer is a dream shared by millions. However, the cold hard reality of making it actually work often comes as a nasty surprise. Regardless of what creative field you’re in, one of the biggest hurdles faced by many budding freelancers is trying to figure out how much to actually charge…

5 things that creative freelancers forget to include in their client contracts

March 31, 2016 in Legalities, Tips and tools

An increasing number of start-ups and small businesses are now relying on a freelance workforce. However many creative freelancers shudder at the thought of such a left brain task such as creating a client contract! Despite this, drafting a contract that protects both you and your business is a must for all freelancers. Freelancers do not…

Why an Australian freelancer can handle your social media better than you can

March 14, 2016 in Outsourcing, The Freelance Collective, Tips and tools

Social Media, the hot topic on everyone’s lips. How can I create engaging content? How can I reach the masses? How can I sustain valuable relationships with my online community? There’s a lot to consider, sharing a hilarious cat video and crossing your fingers hoping for success is no longer considered an effective or particularly…

Seven low cost ways for freelancers to get noticed

February 29, 2016 in Growing your freelance business, PR, Tips and tools

Freelancing is a great way to achieve the work life balance and expand your personal freedom. However, there are some drawbacks to freelancing, such as irregular work and a less reliable pay cheques. Likewise, if you’re used to corporate advertising budgets, your new budget is going to come as a shock. So, how do you…

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