SEARCH RESULTS
-
#FreelanceFriday: Don't Work for Jerks
EnglishMajorLeagues
Anybody who has been a freelancer for ten minutes knows that our work isn't always appreciated. In fact, sometimes there are 'potential clients' who do not deign to pay you at all, and announce their cheap intentions right from the beginning. What's more, some will contract you, only to put you through the wringer and your work under a microscope, looking for flaws to exploit for discounts, at ... ...more
-
#FreelanceFriday: Making Contracts Work for You
EnglishMajorLeagues
Welcome back! This week, I want to talk about something that scares many new freelancers to their very core: contracts. It can feel unnecessary, especially if you're new to the game, or even unprofessional to have a contract before you start work. Not to mention, the legal knowledge required can be incredibly daunting. On the other hand, if you don't have a paper trail, you risk losing out on ... ...more
-
#FreelanceFriday: Finding Clients Through Social Media
EnglishMajorLeagues
What's up, Folks? This week, I got a lot of questions about finding clients as a freelancer. How do you reach out to them? What tools can you use to find new leads? And most importantly: can social media help? I'm here to answer your questions, so let's get started. Most of the questions I received centered around whether or not social media should be part of the client base building process ... ...more