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Everybody likes getting paid straight away, and freelancers are no different. When you first agree to work with a client, you may assume they will pay once you have provided the service. However, waiting until the end of a project can sometimes leave you chasing invoices, worrying about late payments or wondering whether you will…
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Getting positive feedback from clients can make a huge difference to your freelance marketing. A strong testimonial shows potential clients that you are trustworthy, reliable and capable of delivering good work. Instead of simply taking your word for it, they can see that other businesses have already hired you and had a positive experience. However,…
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If you’ve decided to start freelancing, creating your own website is one of the best investments you can make. It gives you complete control over your online presence, helps potential clients learn more about you, and can become a valuable source of enquiries over time. I’m a freelancer myself, specialising in Google Ads and SEO,…
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One of the most frustrating parts of freelancing isn’t finding clients – it’s waiting to get paid. You finally start landing freelance work, only to discover that some clients don’t pay until the end of the month, invoices sit unanswered for weeks, or you’re constantly chasing payments that should have already arrived. Cash flow is…
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Back in September 2025, I quit my full-time job. On paper, it probably didn’t make much sense. I was well respected, earned a decent salary, enjoyed working with the people around me and had built a good reputation in my industry. Yet something felt missing. At the time, I struggled to explain exactly what it…
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One of the biggest lessons I’ve had to learn since becoming a freelancer isn’t finding clients or delivering work. It’s learning how to manage money properly. When you start freelancing, you’re not just doing a job anymore. You’re running a business, whether it feels like it or not. For many new freelancers, budgeting is something…
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So, you’ve probably heard of SEO, or maybe you’ve already got some experience with it, and now you’re wondering whether becoming an SEO freelancer is the right move. As a digital marketing consultant, my primary focus is advertising, but I also provide SEO services for many of my clients. Over the years, SEO has become…
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So you’ve set yourself up as a freelancer, but now comes the part that almost everyone struggles with: finding clients. Getting started is exciting. You’ve picked your niche, created your website, sorted out your services and are ready to get to work. The problem is that none of that matters if nobody knows you exist.…
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Congratulations! You’ve become a freelancer and landed some work. Now comes the important part: getting paid. At some point, your client is probably going to ask for an invoice. If you’ve never sent one before, it can feel a little intimidating. The good news is that freelance invoices don’t need to be complicated. I’m not…
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So you’re a student looking to make some extra money and wondering whether freelancing could be a good option. Freelancing gives you the opportunity to showcase your skills, gain real-world experience and earn money without necessarily taking on a traditional part-time job. While there’s nothing wrong with working in a supermarket (I did exactly that…