Working online as a freelancer is now becoming a huge business, this helps both companies and individuals who are seeking that way of working (more often than not at home) is the way to go and gives them the freedom a 9-5 job does not offer. For freelancers though, it is crucial that you protect yourself while online as you can be exposed as much as anyone if not more due to the nature of your work. Freelance Sites The majority of freelance sites do all they can to protect their freelancers, although there are still people who wish to take advantage as some sites do not have the funding to mak ..read more

One of the most frustrating things about freelancing is finding steady and reliable work. Sure, you can go through a bidding site, spending hours each day applying for jobs in hopes that someone will pick your proposal over literally dozens of others. Or, you can take a new approach and try reaching out to clients on your own. While it may sound intimidating, it’s often the best way for you to grow your business. Research the Potential Client Before you make contact, do a bit of homework about the business or professional that you are trying to land a job with. Research the basics of course, l ..read more

Deadlines are part of working life, and we all have to deal with them at some point in our lives. However, when you have a number of deadlines coming up at once, it’s often hard to figure out how to move forward. You can fall into a panic which results in one or more deadlines being missed, which could have repercussions for your career. Here’s how to deal with those deadlines when they become deadly. Figure Out Where To Start With Deadlines The first thing you need to do is to prioritize. Normally, the best thing to do would be to work from the closest deadline on, but that might not always w ..read more

There are lots of people who think that being a writer is easy. They think that as a writer you can just lie in bed the whole day, then a few hours or later, a new inspiration will hit you, and then you’ll be off with your new book. Well, that is a bit far from reality. It is far from reality. There is more to writing than just writing books. There many different kinds of writing, and there are also different kinds of skills needed for each type of writing. One may be good at writing stories, but he may be bad at writing product descriptions and vice versa. The truth is there are only a few wr ..read more

This is a guest post by Amanda Flores   When most people think about freelancing, they have this predisposed image of a person who wakes up in their pj’s, eats cereal, and then starts working on their laptop all day long. And this might be true for some of you, but for others, this is far from reality. You have probably thought about quitting your freelancing business and getting a real job. You figured out that you are unmotivated, and need an 8-5 job in order to get more stability But, before you fill out a million job applications, I just want to tell you that you are great. Keep ..read more

When you are new in the freelance business, attracting good projects seem like an impossible task. Like any regular job, it takes time for us to build our credibility in the market. Just like first jobs, landing your first freelance gig is tough. Once you have managed to grab a few assignments, it seems like an easy road ahead. However, that seldom happens. If you want to make it big in the freelance industry, simply working with and relying on a few good clients is not enough. According to a research done by Upwork and Freelancers Union, 35% of the U.S. workforce represents freelancers. Thes ..read more

Editing and proofreading are two distinct services you could offer as a freelancer. Some people mistakenly use the terms interchangeably, but they are different fields. However, editing and proofreading are similar enough for you to easily sell both services online. Below we will explain the differences between editing and proofreading and how you can become a freelance editor and proofreader. What is Proofreading? Proofreading is the final look-over you give a piece of writing before publishing it. The goal is to catch any typos or errors that evaded the writer’s eyes. Some of the errors you ..read more

This is a Guest Post by Bettina Bertolini Hunky dude Ryan Reynolds was caught saying, ‘I don’t expect success. I prepare for it.’ After a bit of drooling and stalking on social media, I decided to incorporate his sensible words into my own milieu. If you’ve ever contemplated acting on your desire to write the hell out of the idea you’ve been chewing on like it’s the last stick of gum – hear this dear fellow. It may seem easy to write. We all do it every day: we write budgets, New Year resolutions (and tear up the paper after the first week) and maybe a little journaling. We did it in scho ..read more

This is a guest post by Ciaran R. Maidwell At some point in your freelance career, you will be presented with the option to write on a topic that you either have no real interest in or that you don’t have any prior knowledge about (the former often begetting the latter). This will probably happen multiple times as you establish yourself as a writer – and the decision about whether or not to take the job can because for some stress.   Two major concerns can arise from this particular crisis: one existential, the other practical. The writer’s existential crisis involves thorough self-r ..read more

This is a guest post by Tsholofelo Mabona So you have taken a plunge, quit your claustrophobic 9-5 job and dived into the world of a freelancer. And you now can explore your home country or you can travel the world. But like anything else; there are pros and cons of freelancing. I mean, sure nothing beats being your own boss, working at your own pace, or not having to deal with Condescending Connie with her wacky wardrobe (there’s vintage and then there’s Connie outfit). One thing that will complicate making the switch from a full-time job, is the inconsistent salary. Your earnings will f ..read more