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The Habit that Will Make You a Freelance Success

Habits make it easier for us to do the things we need to do—like marketing your freelance business. If you build the marketing habit, then marketing can become as easy as tying your shoes.

When you were…


Recent Posts

11 Ways to Keep Anxiety at Bay and Focus on Freelancing

Keep anxiety at bay

Freelancers have a lot to worry about these days. Some of us have already lost freelance work due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Most of us will lose a little, some, or a lot of…


How 11 Freelancers Are Staying Strong in Uncertain Times

Freelancers are staying strong despite uncertainty.

In less than two weeks, freelance medical writer Ginny Vachon, PhD, has seen a “huge shift” in her business. A specialist in advisory boards and meetings, Ginny spends a lot…


What Happens When You Conquer Fear of Networking

Networking was “super-scary” for Frieda Wiley, PharmD, when she started her freelance medical writing business in 2014. Frieda knew that networking would help her build her business. But like many freelancers, fear was holding her back from getting much…


How Clients Find Freelancers Like You on LinkedIn

If you want more clients to find you on LinkedIn, then write a client-focused headline and About section and use a professional photo.

More and more clients are looking for freelancers on…


Want to Make More Money? Fire Bad Clients

Firing bad clients frees you up to work with clients who will pay you well and treat you right.

When freelancer Ginny Vachon, PhD, fired her first client, she was worried about losing money. Ginny had only been freelancing for…


How to Use a Red Velvet Rope to Get Your Ideal Clients

When you work with your ideal clients, you’ll be energized and inspired.  Having a red velvet rope policy can help you find those ideal clients and fire bad clients.

Usually, a red velvet rope separates VIPs from everyone…


How 2 Skeptical Freelancers Find Trustworthy Help

Learn how 2 freelancers found trustworthy help in building their freelance businesses and what you should look for if you want expert help too.

Trying to build a freelance business on her own was…


4 Easy Ways to Find Real Experts to Help You Grow Your Freelance Business

real expertsLearning from experts is a shortcut to freelance success. Here’s how to find real experts who use a proven process, deliver realistic results, and care about your success.

“Get all the clients you need in…