It’s that time of the year again - you’re back on the job market and are ready to begin your search for new opportunities. You’ve scoped out possibilities through your own personal networks and have scrolled through numerous job boards looking for front-end developer jobs. The phone rings and when you answer, you hear the voice of a recruitment...
Coronavirus Study – Facts & Feelings Among IT Freelancers
Covid-19 is hitting freelancers and the self-employed especially hard. Their financial situation is now more volatile than ever. How do freelancers feel about Coronavirus and how has their work been affected?
Four Signs You’re Underpricing Your Freelance Rates
One of the most challenging parts of being a freelancer is trying to accurately set your rates. There is a fine line between overpricing and underpricing your services which is something that can be difficult to achieve.
9 Informative Podcasts for Freelancers
Over the past few years, podcasting has seen an enormous growth in popularity, and with good reason. Not only can podcasts expand your reach as a freelancer, they can help you establish yourself as an authority in your industry as well as help you build a connection with potential customers.
White Papers For Freelancers: What It Is And How It Can Help Your Business
White papers are powerful tools for both businesses and freelancers and are generally used to address a specific problem and the proposed solution to it. White papers are put together in an organized, professional manner and writing one usually requires a good amount of time spent researching.
Nine Non-Intimidating Tips for Freelance Networking
Networking: a simple word, which, weirdly enough, stresses out a lot of freelancers. Freelance networking can be frustrating but it’s also extremely important. Having the right contacts can open doors that otherwise remain closed, especially to a freelancer.
How to Deal With Late Payments as a Freelancer
It’s the bane of freelancing existence – getting paid late. Late payments aren’t just some nuisance freelancers like to complain about – they can be a significant financial risk. At best, dealing with it wastes valuable time that you can spend either on work or enjoying your life. At worst, late payments mean that you’re unable to pay essential...
How to Write Killer Case Studies for Your Freelance Business
A case study is an interesting marketing tool for freelancers. It consists of extensive research on a given subject, with the aim of creating knowledge and offering new perspectives. It can serve as a pillar for the development of new studies, or as social proof. It is in this last aspect that a case study can be particularly interesting and...
KPIs for Freelancers: How to Track the Growth of Your Freelance Business
KPI or Key performance indicators are defined as a way to measure the performance of a process or a business. In this article, we're going to take a closer look at specific KPIs for freelancers and how best to utilize them.
How to Create A Professional Email Signature for Your Business
A professional email signature is often an overlooked priority for many freelancers. However, this is a fantastic opportunity to provide potential clients with more information about your business and highlight key information about you.