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Client due diligence: kissing more frogs than princes?
Freelancers often feel they face a trade-off: project freedom for income stability. While you get to choose your work, a steady stream of clients is crucial. Finding great clients can be like kissing frogs hoping to find a prince. But what…
Freelancer’s guide to creating your own sales video
Videos are powerful tools to showcase your skills and land new clients. Here's your roadmap to creating a compelling video that could help convert viewers into clients (even when you're sleeping)
Why Video?
In today's digital age,…
Body doubling: sounds weird at first but it works
We look at the productivity technique called body doubling. Admittedly at first, I considered the term cringe and awkward. But after learning more about it, the penny dropped. I could see the benefits. If you are a digital nomad, solo…
How to keep your cool when a client loses theirs
As you build your portfolio you will come to understand that clients and corporate cultures each come with their own personalities. But with a few strategies, you can navigate even the trickiest client situations with grace and…
Overwhelmed Freelancer? Cash-Strapped Student? This Unexpected Partnership is Your Answer
Want to grow your business but think you can't afford a helping hand? Santiago Steiner goes beyond the ramen noodle jokes to share why cash-strapped uni students and busy solopreneurs should be collaborating for the benefit of their cash…
“Muffin me”: how to pitch humour to serious clients
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In honour of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day, The Freelance Informer looks at the art of humour and how solopreneurs should embrace it to stand out from the competition
Humour, when used strategically, can…
How to become more profitable as a freelancer
Freelancer Profits: A Guide to Working Smarter, Not Harder
As a freelancer or solopreneur, your profit margin is directly tied to your financial and personal well-being. Unlike traditional businesses with separate departments, you wear…
University’s head of careers to go freelance
I came across a LinkedIn article the other day that embraced what I have long known to be true: freelance is the future of work.
The LinkedIn post, "Charting New Waters: Navigating the Transition to Self-Employment." was written by…
How freelance platform workers can land client references and testimonials
We look into how platform freelancers could be losing out on landing future work due to a lack of client references. What can they do about it?
The ease of getting end-client references or testimonials from freelancer platforms like…
How to unlock your full potential as a freelancer
The self-directed nature of freelance work can lead to feelings of isolation, uncertainty, and even burnout. So, how can freelancers navigate these hurdles and tap into their full potential? The answer lies in cultivating a deep connection…