30May 2020 by Jasmine
How to Land Your First Client as a Freelancer – The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

How to Land Your First Client as a Freelancer – The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

All blog posts, Freelancing, Getting Started
Getting started as a freelancer can seem like a daunting task. Sometimes, it’s like applying for jobs all over again. Submitting application after application and hoping to hear back from maybe 10% of people.  When you don’t have a track record of clients, how do you get started? Well, a little bit of preparation and smart thinking will have you on your way to your first paid freelance gig.  Follow the steps in this guide to get your freelance business off the ground and land your first client. Building Your Portfolio  Most people and companies who hire freelancers want to know what your work looks like. So, before you even start marketing yourself or contacting potential clients you need your work samples in order. Most people can easily get stuck…
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21May 2020 by Jasmine
Why You Need a Professional Website to Attract More Freelance Clients

Why You Need a Professional Website to Attract More Freelance Clients

All blog posts, Freelancing, Getting Started
Image source   If you're considering freelancing and creating yourself a professional website, you're not alone. According to Upwork, more than 57 million Americans are freelancing and they contribute an estimated $715 billion dollars in freelance earnings each year. Although some people rely on freelancing after being laid off, most freelancers choose this type of work for the lifestyle it offers. Given that new software allows us to do more work remotely or online, the number of people freelancing is expected to continue increasing. Technology advances will mean more jobs, but more people means more competition. So, it's important to set yourself apart from others if you want to have a successful freelance business. When it comes to finding gigs, only 25% of freelancers say they can find work within…
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18May 2020 by Jasmine
7 Online Business Ideas Growing in 2020 (That You can Start and Run from Anywhere)

7 Online Business Ideas Growing in 2020 (That You can Start and Run from Anywhere)

All blog posts, Freelancing, Getting Started
Do you dream of saying goodbye to going into an office every day? Maybe you want to work from the comfort of your own home. Or run a business from the beaches of Thailand one month, and a cafe in Amsterdam the next. Well, you can.   Gone are the days where starting a business requires a large capital investment. It’s entirely possible to start your own company from anywhere today. And many of these options can be started for less than $1,000. Even if you want to hire employees, your team can work remotely. Most of the work we do today is online. As a matter of fact, this is also true for team members that share an office. A lot of the work is still done, stored, and…
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