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8 Free Graphic Design Invoice Templates and Examples to Inspire You
As a designer, the way you craft your graphic design invoice speaks volumes about you and your small business. Remember, the design of your invoice can also influence when and how you receive payment ...
13 Sites with Beginner Freelance Writing Jobs in 2024
Right now, beginners can find freelance writing jobs more easily than ever before. In the past, entry-level freelance writers had to sift through thousands of classified ads, send unsolicited pitch le...
How to Start a Graphic Design Business in 10 Steps
Starting a graphic design business can be an exhilarating and exciting adventure whether you’re hoping to work for yourself full-time or just make a little extra money from an on-the-side design bus...
The 10 Best Invoicing Software for Freelancers in 2024
Invoicing software can make your freelance business run much more smoothly—ensuring your clients get invoiced regularly and you get paid for the work you’ve completed. When I first started fre...
11 Profitable Side Jobs You Can Start in a Weekend (2024)
Side jobs have been my saving grace over the last decade. What started as a small freelance gig back in 2013 has grown into my full-time job. Yes, that little side hustle now completely supports my fa...
How to Find Referral Partners as a Freelancer
Let’s talk about something that has made a massive difference for my freelance business over the last decade: referral partners. As an independent freelancer, I know firsthand that landing your ...
8 Plutio Alternatives with Better Customer Service
Embarking on a freelance journey can be both exhilarating and challenging. As a seasoned freelancer who has weathered the highs and lows of the industry, I understand the importance of having the righ...
28 Ghostwriting Jobs Sites to Get You Clients Now
Freelance writing, especially ghostwriting, can be a great way to balance your work and personal life. It sounds awesome, right? However, let’s talk about the financial part. Do you feel like yo...
How to Break Up with a Client (Plus Examples)
Breaking up with a client can be a tough decision to make. But remember: everything in your business is an opportunity cost. When you say “yes” to bad clients, you’re saying “no” to better o...
How to Write a Freelancer Resume that Wins Clients
An effective freelancer resume can be the difference between getting ignored by clients and filling your client pipeline. If you’ve done any amount of freelancing, you know landing the best freelanc...
169 Client Gift Ideas to ‘Wow’ Your Clients in 2024
Client gifts aren’t just a kind gesture you should consider at the end of each year. Sending client gifts any time of the year shows that you appreciate their business and care enough to plan ahead ...
9 Best Accounting Software for Freelancers in 2024
Getting your money organized using accounting software can take your freelance business from a hobby or side-hustle to a full-fledged business. After all, if you’re not paying attention to your fina...
9 Things Rich Freelancers Don’t Spend Money On … Do You?
There’s a big difference between a thriving freelancer and one who’s barely getting by. The reality is: you CAN get rich as a freelancer. Even become a millionaire freelancer. But you’re not goi...
How to Write a Discount Offer Email + 3 Copy/Paste Templates
Giving discounts to clients or customers via email can be a great marketing strategy to spark a little energy into your business and drive sales for the month. But writing an email for giving discount...
Trademark vs LLC: Which Do You Need and Why?
If you’re starting a new business or have even been in business for a while, you maybe have wondered about a trademark vs LLC and which is a good fit for your business. Should you get one or bot...
How to Avoid Scope Creep as a Freelancer
If you’ve been freelancing for more than a day or two you have probably experienced scope creep. It looks something like this: [Phone rings; it’s your client] You: Hello? Client: Hey! I was up in ...
Collective.com Review: I’ve Used for 3 Years—Still Good?
Collective is an all-in-one financial solution for freelancers and solopreneurs making $100,000+ per year. This Collective.com review will share my experience (the good and the bad) as a Collective me...
The 9 Best CRM for Consultants in 2023
When you work as a consultant, a CRM is one of the most critical tools you can have in your arsenal. That’s because a CRM (or Client Relationship Management) tool helps you keep track of potential c...
8 Freelance Money Terms You Must Understand to Get Rich
When it comes to business, let’s face it: most of us freelancers are kindof making it up as we go. If we went to college or university, it wasn’t to get a business degree, it was in design...
Can You Quit a Contract Job? Here’s What to Know
Can you quit a contract job if you suddenly realize it’s not a good fit? You might find yourself asking what options you have if you’ve actually signed a contract with an employer but want out. In...
I’m Failing as a Freelancer … Should I Give Up?
When you start freelancing, everything feels so exciting. You’re finally working for yourself! You say goodbye to having a boss, attending boring meetings, and commuting every day to a job you hate....
5 Ways to Upsell Your Freelance Services & Boost Profit
Upselling your freelance services to clients you’ve already closed can be a great way to boost your profit without having to find new clients. So in today’s article, I’m sharing seve...
What is ‘Contract to Hire’? Everything You Should Know
‘Contract to Hire’ is a common term you may hear as you search for part-time, full-time or freelance employment. But if you don’t quite understand what a ‘Contract to Hire’ agreement is and ...
How These 16 Pro Freelancers Keep Their Pipeline Filled
For anyone who depends on clients to keep their business going, the feast-famine struggle is all too real. This classic (almost cliché) problem facing freelancers from all industries can cause major ...