Professional Tips
Explore our top tips for building a successful career as a freelance professional. Read expert advice on developing your business branding, pitching clients, dealing with challenging freelance situations, and more.
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How to Sound Confident in Emails
How to Sound Confident in Emails
Published Feb 05, 2023
As a freelancer, your ability to communicate confidently via email can be essential for landing a new job or client. You also need this skill to work effectively with your existing clients. To help you sound confident and professional, we’ve compiled some dos and don’ts for writing emails. Read on to discover how you can […]
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Why You Need a Privacy Policy as a Freelancer (and How to Write One)
Why You Need a Privacy Policy as a Freelancer (and How to Write One)
Published Feb 03, 2023
If you’re a new freelancer starting your own business, you may not have considered creating a privacy policy yet. However, no matter how many clients you have, a privacy policy is required by law in many countries. If you’re unsure of how to create one (or what exactly it is), read on to learn more. […]
What Is a Freelance Retainer Agreement?
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How to Charge a Freelance Rush Fee
Published Jan 11, 2023
As a freelancer, a client may sometimes request that you complete a project unusually early. In these cases, you may decide to charge a “rush fee” – an additional payment for completing work with a tighter than normal deadline. Of course, it’s up to you whether to charge a rush fee – or even accept […]
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Formal Letter Format: Everything You Need To Know
Published Dec 09, 2022
Most of us will need to write a formal letter at some point in our lives. If you’re writing a letter for a professional context – such as for a job application or reference letter – it’s really important to get the tone and style correct. Email tends to be the more popular form of […]
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7 Tips for Effective Video Calls with Clients
Published Oct 26, 2022
Freelancers often work remotely, meaning you may end up having a lot of video calls with clients. In this post, we’ll share some tips for video call etiquette that’ll ensure you look and sound your best every time. 1. Dress Professionally It can be tempting to dress casually when working from home. But remember, the […]
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What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?
Published Jan 21, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, clients and proofreading agencies may ask you to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). But what is a non-disclosure agreement? And what do you need to know before signing one? In this post, we set out the basics of how NDAs work. What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? A non-disclosure agreement (often abbreviated […]
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What to Do When a Client Won't Pay
Published May 21, 2020
As a freelance proofreader, we hope your clients all pay promptly and in full. However, many freelancers do encounter clients who delay payment or ignore invoices.
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How to Sound Confident in Emails
How to Sound Confident in Emails
Published Feb 05, 2023
As a freelancer, your ability to communicate confidently via email can be essential for landing a new job or client. You also need this skill to work effectively with your existing clients. To help you sound confident and professional, we’ve compiled some dos and don’ts for writing emails. Read on to discover how you can […]
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Why You Need a Privacy Policy as a Freelancer (and How to Write One)
Why You Need a Privacy Policy as a Freelancer (and How to Write One)
Published Feb 03, 2023
If you’re a new freelancer starting your own business, you may not have considered creating a privacy policy yet. However, no matter how many clients you have, a privacy policy is required by law in many countries. If you’re unsure of how to create one (or what exactly it is), read on to learn more. […]
