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Finding work

Client retention is often the more profitable option when it comes to freelancing. Here are some useful tips on how to retain your existing clients.

Finding work

Are you a writer looking for new clients? In this article, I'm going to reveal all of my top strategies to land a new client within the next 30 days (as well as how to keep a consistent stream of new clients coming in).

Marketing

Learn how to improve your coding skills quickly and effectively. Discover 15 practical tips you can put into action today, plus one you probably haven’t considered.

Marketing

Knowing how to deal with difficult clients is an essential skill for freelancers. Explore this 9-step guide to ensure you come out on top in such cases.

Finding work

Wondering how to fire a client who demands much and gives little? Explore our 11 step guide and fire your client with ease. Ready-to-use letter samples included!

Taxes

Misplaced your 1099? Well, you can still file without your forms. In fact, this article will walk you through exactly how to do it, what you need and the different types of 1099 forms.

Taxes

Discover how to fill in a W9 tax form and learn 7 essential facts about the W9 tax form. Be prepared for the 2020 - 2021 tax season!

Finding work

6 critical tips to help you secure more clients for your freelance business.

Legal

Electronic signatures are more convenient, faster, and as good as the traditional ones. Here's a complete guide on how you can sign your documents digitally.

Tools

Adobe Acrobat is one of the tools that can help you sign your documents and contracts remotely. Here's a guide on how to create your digital signature in Adobe.

Marketing

Wondering how to become an SEO expert? We put together a step by step blueprint, covering everything from learning and practicing to getting clients.

Start a business

Do you have the creativity, business sense, and customer empathy needed to be a UX Designer? Discover what it takes to become a UX Designer in 2018.

Financial Management

When it comes to agencies and professional services providers, billing is as important as any other part of the business. Check out our 5 step process if you're wondering how to bill your client.

Marketing

Getting to a steady stream of clients will always start with a good track record of successful projects. Learn how to build your freelance reputation!

Marketing

There’s more to becoming a good photographer than simply having a good camera. Discover the skills and know-how you need to go to the next level.

Taxes

If you are worried about how long you should keep tax receipts in case you get audited by the IRS, we'll break it all down for you here. In this article, we'll go over how long to keep receipts, statute of limitations and the best way to track expenses.

Marketing

Grow your freelance business - learn how to ask for referrals in just 5 steps with our guide to asking for referrals. 5 bonus sample referral email included!

Legal

When you’re deciding how much to charge for a logo design, there are two main variables: how much time you spend working before the actual design and how many revisions you go through. Here’s how to take them both into account when calculating your rate.

Financial Management

What's a fair price for a website? How much is too much? Is it okay to be competitive? Discover how much you should charge for a website!

Legal

What is a retainer fee, and how does a retainer work? We give you 9 key points to ensure a retainer relationship is successful for you and your client.

Tools

If you are looking for the best Freshbooks alternatives on the market, you are in the right place. In this article, we'll break down the best alternatives to pick from and weigh the pros/cons of each software.

Finding work

Looking for your next freelance marketing job? We got you covered! Check out our list of 35+ sites packed with freelance marketing opportunities.

Tools

10 HoneyBook alternatives reviewed - the best and greatest out there. Which one is right for you and your business?

Taxes

Do you have a hobby where you earn some money every now and then or an actual business? Our accountant will break down the key differences you'll need to know about for your taxes.

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