Tick tock. Tick tock. I think time tracking is one of the top complaints freelancers have about the business. (Right below finding clients and dealing with problem clients) You’d think by now it would be a solved problem. I mean, the only thing you’re doing is keeping track of what task you’re working on when …
The topic of changing your billing frequency comes up often. Most freelancers I know bill by the partial hour, with a few billing in units larger than that (and some freelancers bill by the minute using stopwatch timers). I can understand the feeling that you too need to bill by the same units as everyone …
Before you decide to start freelancing full-time you need to make sure you’re ready. Are you financially, mentally, and emotionally ready to take the plunge? Even if you’re planning to do it on the side or moonlight, you still need to prepare yourself. Being a freelancer is the same as running a “real” business. If …
Following up with leads is recommended when you’re freelancing. Many times just the advice to follow up is given, without any of the reasoning behind it. Well, there are two reasons why you should follow up with potential clients. 1. Win more clients The first and most oblivious reason is that you’ll win more clients …
Working with your ideal freelance clients are… well, ideal. They’ll be the clients that you enjoy working with. Their projects will be fun. They’ll pay on time or early. And you’ll wake up every morning wanting to go to work. But unless you describe your ideal client, you’ll have trouble finding them. One or two …