Adelaide’s Libby Parker trades teaching for a freelance writing career

September 3, 2017 in Freelancers, Growing your freelance business, The Freelance Collective, Tips and tools

Adelaide freelancer Libby Parker spent many years teaching writing and creative skills to secondary school students before deciding to put her money where her mouth is and launch a freelance writing business. Now, rather than impart those skills to students who may or may not care about them, she writes content, press releases, speeches, articles,…

I’m a successful Melbourne freelancer. And I’m relying on food parcels from friends.

May 25, 2017 in Finances, Tips and tools

This is a true account of the current situation of a freelance colleague known to us at The Freelance Collective. This successful website developer offers a range of creative services, but due to a range of late paying clients, her bank account currently contains just $0.56c., and she’s owned more than $20,000 by a range of clients. She…

Here are some social media tips, from a freelance expert

May 20, 2017 in Freelancers, Growing your freelance business, Tips and tools

I’m someone that often has more ideas then they can implement. I want to see them turned into reality without the time and pain it can take to deliver them. When I see other people excited about their idea and then getting frustrated with their ability to create, it stirs me to evaluate the process…

It’s time for a new beginning. Seriously.

May 17, 2017 in Growing your freelance business, The Freelance Collective, Tips and tools

The days of waking up at the crack of dawn to sit in peak hour traffic, on the way to your mediocre desk job are over! With a rise in Australians stepping away from the typical 9 to 5 work day, freelancing is becoming the new normal. Freelancing offers a new beginning, which pushes 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…

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