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Do You Need a Freelancer Portfolio? Benefits of Having One
If you’re a freelancer, you may have asked yourself: Do I really need a portfolio? After all, isn’t a CV or LinkedIn profile enough to showcase your experience? The truth is, a freelancer’s portfolio is more than just a collection of past work; it’s a strategic tool to showcase your work, build credibility, and attract…
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Building a Strong Freelance Portfolio for the New Year
The new year is the perfect time for freelancers to reassess their careers, set clearer goals, and position themselves for better opportunities. One of the most important assets you can work on during this period is building a strong freelance portfolio that clearly shows what you do, who you help, and the value you bring…
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Why You Shouldn’t be Insecure about Your Writing
I happen to know a lot of writers. Some traits can be smelt (detected) a mile away, and one of them is passion. One other “sniffable” trait? Insecurity. I have attempted to piece together reasons for this state of insecurity, and one reason which comes up frequently is rejection. There is something immensely creative about…
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Identifying Types of Clients by the Tone of their E-mails
Your perception game must be strong as a freelancer, especially when you would like to get referrals from clients. Many freelancers work with people whom they’ve never seen, and will probably never see, and this is one of the beauties of freelancing. However, it can also pose as a challenge because at least while looking…
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Some Days are Dull
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Comparison has helped freelancers in…
I’m still waiting for you to complete that statement, if you have an answer that is; because I don’t. While meeting with other people who do the same thing as you (or within the same niche), invariably, comparison rears its ugly head, and thoughts such as this begin to come into your mind: “Maybe they’re…
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Some Jobs are Hard!
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5 Places to Get Freelance Jobs on Social Media
Social media can be such a beautiful place, buzzing with activity (both productive and unproductive). It’s the go-to place for us millennials when we need to get the latest gist and probably just zone out when we’re in a boring conversation, but guess what? It could also be the place for you to land really…
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5 Things Every Freelancer wants to say to clients but…
In business, the client/customer is always king, which means you’ve got to consider their needs and stay calm regardless of what they do. Right? That doesn’t eliminate the fact that sometimes, you just want to say some things back at them but you hold your tongue because…well…there’s money (and hopefully, referrals) involved! The last blog…
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How Do You Maintain a Freelance Portfolio that’s All Shades of Awesome?
Who else agrees with me that building a powerful online presence is of great importance to the freelancer? Don’t you? For a moment, I would try to convert you to my side of the fence. You could be a highly skilled freelancer and still not get noticed by clients, or get your work promoted as it ought…
