Congratulations, you’ve landed some freelance gigs! Hopefully, it has been a job well done and it is now time for payment. This stage can come right after the task is completed if it is an ad-hoc task. It can also…
Starting your own business as an entrepreneur is something that many of us dream of. Today, this is not such a far-fetched reality with many achieving success even as solopreneurs. Since the pandemic reared its head in 2020, we have…
Networks for independents are crucial in growing the business. You can network with: Other freelancers Potential/Actual clients Providers of freelance work Use social media effectively: Creating robust social media profiles especially on professional channels such as LinkedIn is a great…
Been freelancing for a few years but unsure of how you can start increasing the fees you charge to customers? Here are some tips that will go a long way in maximising your earnings. Create a package for your services:…
Even with irregular project based incomes, adopting money management goes a long way to developing financial stability. Here we are a few tips for freelancers that will build a great foundation for financial freedom. Emergency Fund: This has to be planned…
After a freelancer crosses all the hurdles of getting a job, performing it well — comes the biggest hurdle out of their control which is getting paid. There are a slew of confusing payment methods, payment terms and contracts which…
Everyone thinks that freelancing is a great way to maintain work-life balance, but what they don’t see is freelancers go beyond what normal employees do, such as invoicing customers, generating leads and talking to customers. A poll from Inc. found…
Late payments are a real pain. We know the struggle of sending those reminder emails for unpaid invoices. Many freelancers have taken to the concept of late fee on invoice payments if invoices are paid late. This assures their payment…
Opportunities for freelance software developers Thinking of a career transition to programming — seems like now is the best time. Frontend, backend and full stack developers are the highest in demand this year. There is also a great demand for…
Being a freelance professional photographer, you must create a photography portfolio website that showcases your work. Your online portfolio is the key to gaining new clients and growing your business. With photography portfolio websites becoming the default medium of presenting…