Freelance Contract: Reasons Why You Need One
You’re a freelancer, and you don’t have a contract? (Eek!) An astonishing and growing number of people worldwide are freelancing. But freelancers often fall into the trap of thinking they don’t need a contract. You work for yourself and trust your...
5 Tips for Getting Your First Freelance Client
The main benefit of being a freelancer is that you can do what you love and take care of your family at the same time. You get to make your schedule, pick and choose how much you take on, and live life with the flexibility that comes with pitching in whenever you feel...
3 Ways to End a Client Relationship (Politely)
Working with a client who doesn’t meet their end of the bargain can be frustrating. It can also have negative consequences for your business, your other clients, and your mental health. Knowing some ways to avoid these clients can help. But it’s important...
4 Hard Truths You Need to Know About Running a Freelance or Solo Business
Freelancing has increased in popularity over the last decade. So has the advice out there about how to successfully start and run a freelance business. Most only speak about the positives, but I like to keep it real with you. While I can’t cover all of the good,...
How to Avoid the Clients from Hell in your Freelance Business
I recently had a prospect contact me about redesigning their website. This is a fairly typical experience for me since I’ve been doing freelance design work for about a dozen years, so we proceeded to do some initial intake questions and get clear on their...
