How freelancers can boost their workload during Covid-19

October 22, 2020 in Covid-19, Freelancers, Growing your freelance business

If 2020 has showed us anything it’s that this year has been one hell of a ride. Aside from health concerns, thousands of businesses have been impacted and many of us have lost jobs and clients, or even worse still, loved ones. In such uncertain times with travel non-existent and a global financial crisis hanging…

How one freelancer overcame marketing paralysis

September 24, 2020 in Freelance journalists, Growing your freelance business, Marketing for freelancers

Earlier this year I quietly panicked. Aware that most of my business was coming from former colleagues, contacts and referrals I realised two things: Hard times were coming with the signs of a recession ahead. My pool of former colleagues and contacts was finite. This led me to the conclusion that it was time to…

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,…

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…

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…

Why a shared workspace can supercharge your freelance career

January 1, 2019 in Co-working spaces, Freelancers, Growing your freelance business

Working from home sounds like a dream to a lot of freelancers – until they actually try it. A home office can be full of potential distractions, in fact studies have shown that 34% of freelancers are less satisfied with the task at hand when they find themselves in a distracting workplace[1]. When distractions are…

5 ways freelancers can avoid late payments

October 25, 2018 in Finances, Growing your freelance business, The Freelance Collective

Struggling to get paid for a freelance project? The life a freelance worker has plenty of great benefits, like choosing your own work hours and having the freedom to move around the globe, setting up your location-independent office in beach bars and chic rooftop cafés. However, one of the biggest frustrations of this lifestyle is…

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