There are a lot of times in the past when I thought about what would happen if suddenly, the gig industry goes away. Fortunately, it’s quite clear now that freelancing is here to stay, for good. In fact, trends indicate that the freelance industry may become the norm in a few years as people get …
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If you want to start earning as a freelancer but you’re worried because you feel like you don’t have any skills, don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, I was in the same boat when I started out as a freelancer. Most people think that you need to know something special in order to earn …
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Sending creative gifts to your freelance clients is one way of making them feel special. Aside from being a kind gesture, it is also a nice way of letting your client know that you appreciate your business relationship. But the problem is that finding a good gift for a client isn’t easy. The fact that …
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Strangely, some of my clients in Upwork automatically approve the payment after I send the deliverables even before I send a payment request. I do not have to remind them about the payment at all. Unfortunately, if you are working with a client that you found somewhere else, and you are not using a platform …
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Finding a profitable freelance writing niche is a common problem for new freelance writers. But it’s not because the niches are rare and hard to come by. It’s more like there are too many choices out there. I had the same problem when I started out. I tried writing topics about self-improvement, leadership, money, technology, …
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Are you thinking of quitting your full-time job to become a freelancer? Before you make the switch (or not), make sure to go through this article at least once. I’ve been in your position so I know how it feels. It’s not easy… When I made the switch, I was already a married man. A …
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If I could go back in time, one of the things I would have done before diving headfirst into freelance writing is to spend a few dollars on one or two freelance writing courses. It would have saved me so much time from figuring things out myself. Like almost every broke person out there, I …
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Today, my conversion rate in Upwork falls around 20% to 40%. Meaning, for every five proposals I send, three will reply and one or two of them will proceed into creating a contract with me. It looks amazing, especially if you’re someone who’s struggling to land a contract in Upwork. But truth be told, things …
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So you have decided to become a freelancer. When I started doing this full time, it was risky. I straight away quit my day job to focus on my freelance career — a month after my marriage. I would be lying if I say it was all too easy. It wasn’t. In fact, I had …
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The beauty of freelance writing is that there will always be companies that will need content. Even during the pandemic, I’ve noticed that there’s still a steady flow of clients who are seeking freelance writers. Believe me when I say there are many ways you can find freelance writing jobs. You aren’t limited to just …
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