5 project management tools (to take your freelancing to the next level)

January 24, 2020 in Freelancers, Project management

Freelance means being free. You can do whatever you want, however you want – it’s got a lot going for it. But it’s also true that it not all peaches and cream. Freelancers are constantly juggling projects in different stages of completion. They need so much to keep in control and manage – from proposals…

How do you protect yourself financially as a freelancer?

December 13, 2019 in Finances, Freelance success stories, Freelancers

There’s no doubt freelancing comes with many financial risks and responsibilities. Being self employed means you’re responsible for your business expenses, tax duties, and payment disputes. Before you become a full-time freelancer, it’s important to think ahead and put a financial plan in place. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself financially on the…

Here’s how freelancers can even out the dry spells

November 21, 2019 in Finances, Freelance success stories, Freelancers, Growing your freelance business, The Freelance Collective

Not getting paid regularly can be some of the hardest parts of freelancing. But there are ways to you even out the dry spells to ensure you’re bank account isn’t sitting empty for most of the month. State payment terms up front About to land a new client? That’s awesome. But before that client signs…

Here’s how freelancing can support you to travel Europe

September 1, 2019 in Freelance success stories, Freelancers, Growing your freelance business, travelling while freelancing

I’m an Australian freelancer and decided to travel Europe. I’m a location-neutral freelancer, meaning I’ve always done my work off-site anyway. So being in Australia or overseas doesn’t impact my clients at all. So, I write to you from Berlin, where I’m enjoying a second summer, a first class transit system, an excellent work/life balance,…

Here’s why freelancers should go where they’re called

June 19, 2019 in Freelance success stories, Freelancers

It’s been a while since I’ve worked in a ‘real’ office, but for the past few weeks I’ve been undertaking an in-house stint in communications and engagement with Major Road Projects Victoria on the Echuca-Moama Bridge build. It’s my second in-house secondment with the organisation, and on both occasions it’s been a great opportunity to…

The most important soft skills freelancers need

June 6, 2019 in Freelancers, Growing your freelance business, Marketing for freelancers, Tips and tools

As a freelancer, working your way up to financial independence requires more than just being an expert in your field. Soft skills are hugely important for any worker, and freelancers are no exception. In fact, these skills are probably more critical for freelancers than for anyone, since they play a vital role in finding new…

How to freelance with a safety net

May 13, 2019 in Finances, Freelancers, Growing your freelance business, Tips and tools

Freelancing offers flexibility. It’s a way to fit in the necessity of generating an income, with the other things you want to achieve in life. Recently I heard someone reflect on the standard 9 to 5 working day. It came about in the industrial era to align with day light hours. The factories had little…

How to stop financial stress choking your freelance business

March 14, 2019 in Finances, Freelancers, Tips and tools

Chances are you’ve become a freelancer because you’re bloody good at what you do, and you love doing it. It’s pretty unlikely that you became a freelancer because you love financial management, book-keeping, watching cash flow, and all the other financial joys that come with being a solopreneur. Financial stress is a thing, and if…

MEET THE FREELANCER: Marcus Johnson

February 14, 2019 in Freelancers, Growing your freelance business, Marketing for freelancers, Tips and tools

Marcus Johnson admits he’s drawn to the mysteries of language. He’s spent a large part of life pursuing the right words, in fact. The freelance Victorian creative director and copywriter recalls excelling at English as a kid, and hit an early peak as spelling champion in primary school. The voracious reader has what is sometimes…

Here’s how planing out the year ahead makes me a better Australian freelancer

January 25, 2019 in Finances, Freelance journalists, Freelancers, Growing your freelance business, The Freelance Collective

Ah, the promise of a new year in your freelance business. The world is your oyster. Anything is possible. With some careful planning. Sure, you have to roll with it to some extent as a freelancer. But you can take back some of the power by making some strategic decisions about your business. Here’s how…

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