After months of hard work behind the scenes, we are thrilled to finally share our passion project with the world: Introducing Freelancing For Good – a new community for freelancers who believe in using their skills to make a positive impact. We believe that, as freelancers, we have a unique opportunity to align our business goals with our personal values and make a difference in the world. But we also understand that each of us has different resources available and, therefore, the way to do the most good is different for each of us as well. Relying on the values and ideas of Effective Altruism ..read more

Let’s talk about overcoming perfectionism and learning the art of accepting good enough instead. I don’t think I’ve ever met a freelancer, certainly not a creative freelancer, who doesn’t describe themselves as a perfectionist. Most of us think that’s a good thing, and in moderation, it can be. After all, you don’t want to be releasing work you are not proud of, or which is of poor quality. But if you are taking your business seriously, you have to draw a line here. Table of contents: True perfectionist waste time and procrastinate Overcoming perfectionism with the 80/20 rule Release your ..read more

When we first launched Freelance Success, we didn’t think that just three years later we would be launching our own productivity tool – but it happened, and today we have made To-Do Clarity Tool available to everyone! Table of contents: Doing more with less Prioritising the right tasks at the right time A productivity tool that revolutionises the humble to-do list Try the To-Do Clarity productivity tool and help us improve it Related articles Doing more with less It has never been possible to achieve so much with so little. It’s now possible to run multiple small businesses on your own ..read more

Freelancers are in an excellent position to travel and explore the world, all while making money and doing work they love. So if that appeals, here are our top six tips for new digital nomads. Table of contents: Tips for new digital nomads: Embrace slow travelling Airbnb accommodation Be organised Be open with your clients Find local coffee shop chains Build a network The digital nomad lifestyle is not for everyone, and that’s okay What next? Tips for new digital nomads: 1. Embrace slow travelling One of the most important things to realise when you are thinking of becoming a digita ..read more

We all have days when we feel less productive than we should. The temptation to stare desperately at an ever-expanding to-do list, make another cup of coffee or attend to the washing up might feel overwhelming, but you can fight back.  Instead of beating yourself up for feeling lazy, try some of these simple productivity tips to get yourself back on track. These tried and tested methods can help you build momentum and overcome procrastination and paralysis. Try them, and see what works for you. Table of contents: Six productivity tips for when you are feeling lazy but need to work: S ..read more

One thing you want to avoid as a freelancer is getting those dollar signs in your eyes as soon as you see some cash coming into your business. It’s very dangerous to look at that pile of money and assume it’s all yours for spending! So in this article, I want to talk about a very simple but effective way to manage the money that you earn and ensure you don’t get carried away. Table of contents: Adapting the Profit First System for Freelancers The Formula for Separating the Money Using the Profit First System as a New Freelancer Learn More About How to Build a Sustainable Freelance Business ..read more

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The joy of being a freelancer comes from being able to build your own little business, and have a positive impact on the world around you. But a lot of freelancers feel that there is a bit of an issue with what they do. They don’t have a purpose. They move from client to client, working on unconnected projects. There is no real thread of meaning running through their careers. This can also be true in traditional employment. I know I personally felt that I couldn’t really work on causes and issues that I was truly passionate about when I had normal jobs. While I enjoyed working with nice people ..read more

We always encourage freelancers in our community to diversify their earnings and build passive income streams as well. In the previous article, we talked about what freelancers should know about passive income. So we wanted to follow up on the topic and give you some ideas on what passive income stream you could go for. Which one of these ideas will be the right for you completely depends on your skill set, and your entire passive income strategy. So approach this article as a way to get inspiration rather than an answer to your specific situation.  Disclaimer: All websites that are liste ..read more

If there’s one thing the pandemic has taught us, it is that every freelancer should probably take steps to diversify and build passive income streams. Things can change in an instant, and having money coming in from a few different sources can make a huge difference to how risky freelancing is. Knowing that you’re not solely reliant on generating consistent client work – and still have money coming in from other sources – can be a real weight off your shoulders. However, many freelancers prioritise client work over everything else to the point that they think of other income streams when they ..read more