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…

When to say ‘no’ to a client. And how to do it without burning bridges.

February 22, 2016 in Freelancers, Growing your freelance business, Tips and tools

Learning how to say ‘no’ is one of the hardest things I’ve had to learn to do in my freelance business. As a freelancer, it’s a survival instinct to say, ‘yes’ to every client, every request and every chance to earn a living and grow your business. BUT – being a yes man or lady,…

How I built my freelance business into a creative agency. And why that means I still eat beans.

February 12, 2016 in Freelancers, Growing your freelance business, The Freelance Collective, Tips and tools

Should you take your freelancer business to the next level? Should you shoot for the stars? How do you even get started on that? It feels like a massive, scary risk, right? Here’s all the steps you need to take to make it happen, if that’s what you REALLY want. Starting out as an independent…

How I use Australian creative freelancers in my freelance business. And my tips on how you can too.

February 8, 2016 in Freelancers, The Freelance Collective, Tips and tools

Running your business isn’t just about doing that thing you do well, over and over again. I’m sure other Australian creative freelancers will agree with me here. It’s about chasing payments, perfecting your offering, quoting for work, answering enquiries, and marketing. It’s about networking, getting to know colleagues and taking part in industry discussions. Sometimes,…

5 tips for getting your freelance career off the ground

January 21, 2016 in Freelancers, Tips and tools

Make sure you’re solving a problem and that people are willing to pay for that problem to be solved. Just because you’re a freelancer, it doesn’t mean you need to skip past this very important point! What you’re offering to businesses and customers needs to solve a problem they are having and they need to…

15 royalty-free image sites that freelancers need to know about

December 23, 2015 in Freelancers, Tips and tools

Starting a business is hard. There are products to sell, people to please, connections to make and processes to get in line. Not to mention the branding. Without good branding the business runs the risk of hitting the wrong target market, or positioning in an arena the owners might not necessarily want to be in.…

The 6 steps you must take to be your own boss

December 2, 2015 in Freelancers, Tips and tools

Define your niche and target market, but be prepared to pivot. It’s important to create a business plan in the beginning, to establish a vision, target market and objectives, but also be nimble and flexible enough to adapt and take advantage of opportunities as they come your way. Allow yourself to explore new territories and…

Should you incorporate, or not, as a freelancer?

December 1, 2015 in Freelancers, Legalities, Tips and tools

The freelance community has grown exponentially in recent times, which can be attributed to the potential benefits of flexibility, control, independence and of course, being able to wake up when you like. According to a recent survey ‘Freelancing in Australia: A National Survey of the New Workforce, 37% (3.7 million) of Australians are engaging in freelancing…

The apps and online tools I couldn’t live without as a freelancer (particularly the free ones)

November 27, 2015 in Freelancers, Tips and tools

Ahhh… apps! It’s hard to imagine life without them. I couldn’t imagine my freelance life without apps & online tools (particularly the free ones). But in a world where apps are absolutely everywhere is hard to pick out the good from the great! The bad to the ‘…don’t even bother’. So, let’s face it. I’m…

How I moved my freelance business to Asia

November 17, 2015 in Freelancers, Tips and tools

Australian freelancer Alana Zivanovic recently uprooted her business and relocated to Asia. Here’s how she did it. Why did you move to Asia? How long will you be there? Asia chose me. This is exactly the lifestyle I have been working on creating since I started working as a freelancer. I’m passionate about music and…

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