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How to Be a Fearless Freelancer—in Good Times and in Bad

Even when times are good freelancing can be scary. Along with being a skilled writer or editor (or whatever your freelance field is), you need to run a business.  And most freelancers never had a chance to learn how…


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How to Be a Recession-Proof Freelancer

During the last recession, freelance writer Carol Tice grew her income from $60,000 a year to $100,000. “As the world crashed and burned around me, I quietly grew my freelance income 67 percent,” says Carol, a longtime freelance writer…


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…


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…


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…


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…


Why You Need to Have an Email Newsletter

Here’s what happened when the email newsletter of freelancer Genevieve J. Walker, PhD, PC arrived in my inbox. Seeing that email reminded me that Genevieve is my go-to freelancer. When I need to sub-contract freelance work…


The Best Way to Make Your Freelance Future Amazing

There’s still time to achieve your 2019 goals and create the freelance future you want. When 2019 draws to a close, do you want to be…


How to Make More Money and Do Less Work: Repeat Business

Clients who give you repeat business often become anchor clients you can count on for steady, high-paying work. And you’ll have less administrative work, less marketing to do, and less stress. 

Making more money…