One time I sent my CV to a prospective client. My CV! Let that sink in a moment. They weren’t looking for a full-time employee, they wanted a freelancer to help them cope with extra work. So by sending my CV, I set myself up for failure. Not surprising, I didn’t get the gig, but […]
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You’ve landed a client, done an amazing job on the project, handed over the final work and then…. nothing. They’re waiting for you to invoice them and you haven’t got a clue how to invoice a company for freelance work. Trust me, I’ve been there. As someone who was once only accustomed to getting paid
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What are the benefits of hiring a freelancer? And how can businesses make the most out of their relationships with freelancers? In this article, I share my experiences of working as a freelancer and explain why I believe the benefits of hiring a freelancer far outweigh the disadvantages. Did you know that almost half of Gen
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So if you’re looking for freelance content writing jobs and don’t know where to start, here are my top tips. To show they actually work, I’ll share with you where I found my last 5 freelance content writing jobs. Where I found my last 5 freelance content writing jobs Here’s how I secured these jobs…
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If you’re used to the regularity of a monthly paycheque, then freelancing might come as a shock to the system. Making a living as a freelancer is just the tip of the iceberg. You also need to keep track of things like business expenses and take care of your taxes. Late invoices and clients who
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Unlike most freelance writers, I didn’t start my business alongside a full-time job. I didn’t have the security of being able to test the water from a safe distance. The first time I started up as a freelance writer, I was living in Portugal and not entirely sure how I would make it work without getting
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Ihttps://blog.outofleftfield.co.uk’m very proud to share this article with you. It was originally published on She Writes and was featured on their site on 31st March 2018. Sharing my skills and knowledge – even if it might put me out of the job from time to time – is an essential part of my professional growth path.
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