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WritingHow to Make the Most of Your Interviews as a Journalist

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Self-CareHow to to manage your freelance business, when you become a parent 3 months ago
InspirationInterview with Nicaila Matthews Okome of Side Hustle Pro 4 months ago
InspirationWhy Do You Freelance? 6 months ago
Work/Life BalanceHow to Plan for Vacations as a Freelancer6 months ago
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Mental healthWhen Personal Struggles & Mental Health Meet the Workplace
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CreativityBusiness Card Inspiration
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Work/Life Balance7 Tips on How to Balance Freelancing and Family
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InspirationHow to Be a Voice Over Artist as a Side Gig
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Self-CareA Freelancer’s Guide to the California v Texas Case and the ACA

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Work/Life BalanceHobby vs HustleHow to know when to turn your hobby into a side gig
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Client ManagementCollaborating With Clients As A Freelance Web Developer 3 months ago
FinancesLate Payment Fees on an Invoice - Everything You Need to Know3 months ago
InvoicesProject fee or hourly rate - what should a freelancer choose?3 months ago
InvoicesHow to Tell Clients They Need to Pay More3 months ago
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Productivity3 Types of Measurable Objectives To Track as a Freelancer
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MarketingTop 5 Freelance Groups on Facebook You Need to Know About
What sort of considerations go into getting a freelance project in digital marketing?
MarketingHow to get a freelance digital marketing project
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WritingWhat Is the Future of Copywriting?
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Virtual WorkHow to Apply Your Skills to Become a Virtual Assistant

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Learn how to more effectively run your business using established best practices and highly useful tools.

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Strategic PlanningHow Does a SWOT Analysis Help in a Startup?
InvoicesHow To Successfully Deal With Common Cash Flow Problems in Freelance Life
ProposalsHow to Ask Your Client About Their Budget Before Creating a Proposal

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Business DevelopmentHow to maximise your pitch acceptance rate with the pre-pitch checklist?4 months ago
Business DevelopmentHow Can Freelancers Switch from a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset?5 months ago
AdvocacyHow Freelancing Allows LGBTQ+ Folks More Agency Over Their Identity5 months ago
Business DevelopmentBest HoneyBook Alternatives to Manage Your Projects 6 months ago
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Business DevelopmentThe Knowledge Freelancers Need to Know to Build a Business
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Business DevelopmentThe Tools You Need as a Freelance Web or Software Developer
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Business DevelopmentHow Should I Grow My Freelancing Business?
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NetworkingNetworking 101 for Freelancers
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Business DevelopmentHow to Hire a Freelancer for My Startup?

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Push yourself to look at things from a new perspective and realize the full potential of all you have to offer.

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AdvocacyHow Ableism Shows Up in the Freelance WorldFreelancing is a great option for many disabled people, but ableism is still a prominent issue.
Business DevelopmentThe Top Ways to Find Freelance Work
AdvocacyWhy Are Queer Millennials More Likely to Freelance?Multiple factors contribute to LGBTQ millennials turning to freelancing over traditional employment

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ContractsHow To Write An Influencer Contract: 12 Essentials For Your Checklist2 months ago
WriterHow to Negotiate Your Rate as a Freelance Writer?3 months ago
ContractsHow to Create an Electronic Signature and Sign up for a Contract3 months ago
ContractsStatement of work vs. scope of work4 months ago
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Relationship BuildingFour Ways to Make Your Network Stronger in 2020
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Relationship BuildingCustomer Follow-ups: Retention Strategy Made Easy
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ContractsGraphic Design Retainer Contract
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DesignDesign Without Borders: A 2020 Survey of Freelance Creatives
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Relationship BuildingWays Female Freelancers Can Overcome the Gender Pay Gap

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Find new ways to move your business forward with tips and tricks from other independent professionals.

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Relationship BuildingHow Freelancers Can Use Clubhouse to Benefit Their CareersThe hottest social app has many potential benefits for freelancers.
Relationship BuildingFour Strategies to Heat Up Cold IntroductionsHow to make cold intros less awkward and more effective
ContractsWhat Is a Model Release Form (and Why Does It Matter)?