Whether we like the topic or not, finances are something we all need to get a handle on if we're going to run a sustainable business. If you can't earn a decent living, you won't be able to manage for long. In this post, I'm talking about some healthy financial habits to adopt to ensure your freelance business runs smoothly.
Read MoreDo you procrastinate? I think every single one of us would be lying if we said we didn’t put off uninspiring tasks from time to time. If it’s occasional, it isn’t a problem. But what can you do if you’re consistently procrastinating, or if you can’t find the motivation to work on a task with an urgent deadline? In this blog post, I look at why you might be procrastinating in the first place, how to reduce the chances of it happening to you, and how you can deal with it in the moment.
Read MoreIf your client work has dried up over the last few weeks, you might be worrying how you'll pay for your upcoming business expenses. You're not alone. In this post, I'm breaking down how to work out where you can save some money in your business.
Read MoreEver wished you could get experienced freelancers to give you their top tips on running a freelance business? You’re in luck! As part of my Freelance Insights series, I ask freelancers from a range of industries the same five questions, including what one tip they would give other freelancers about running a freelance business. I’ve compiled some of their answers here. Happy reading!
Read MoreA Project Manager’s Tips on How to Improve Your Chances When Quoting
All freelancers find ourselves quoting for jobs on a regular basis. Sometimes we’re really interested in the project and other times we’re not, but how many of us have been on the other end of this relationship, responsible for recruiting freelancers for a project? Have you ever wondered what influences whether the client hires you or not?
As a freelance translation project manager, I regularly contact freelancers on behalf of direct clients and ask them to provide quotations. It can be eye-opening to discover what makes someone a preferred freelancer and what can be an immediate turn-off.
Read MoreA Beginner’s Survival Guide
The nature of our work as freelancers can mean we spend very little time with colleagues in person. Industry conferences are a great opportunity to network and learn from our peers, and you’ll probably go home energized and enthused by the possibilities for your business. But what if you’ve never attended one before? How are you supposed to know what to expect from your first conference?
If you’re hesitating about dipping your toe into the conference waters, here are my tips for how to get the most from attending your first conference.
Read MoreA step-by-step process to create a freelance budget you’ll actually stick to
Many freelancers spend a lot of money on business expenses without first considering whether we can afford to. Part of the problem is not having a freelance budget in place to guide spending decisions. I’m sure we’ve all been guilty of spending without thinking at some point, especially when it comes to professional development (just one more webinar, I promise — this one looks so useful…).
Overcoming this issue of overspending is all about having a strategy for how much you can afford to spend on different types of expenses. A little planning upfront can help ensure you have enough money to cover everything you need without eating too much into your earnings.
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