Manage Archives ⋆ Nation1099 https://nation1099.com/category/manage/ Advance Freelance Career and Freelance Business Advice Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:40:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://nation1099.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cropped-Nation1099-FinalLogo-1-32x32.png Manage Archives ⋆ Nation1099 https://nation1099.com/category/manage/ 32 32 When and How To Fire a Freelance Client https://nation1099.com/when-and-how-to-fire-a-freelance-client-2/ https://nation1099.com/when-and-how-to-fire-a-freelance-client-2/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2020 13:08:21 +0000 https://nation1099.com/?p=6809 When and How To Fire a Freelance Client

General rules and a script to follow when you have to fire a freelance client. Also , 7 common reasons for breaking up with your clients.

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Confused about how to set freelance rates? You need a real picture of your all-in expenses, including taxes, insurance, retirement and marketing costs. This formula calculates expenses so you know the minimum freelance or consulting fees you should charge.

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A consulting website is the new business card for the gig economy. Make sure that your website has the crucial features it needs to keep prospective clients coming to you.

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What kind of online portfolios grab a clients attention when they are searching freelance marketplaces? The experts at Skyword's creative team share their guide for posting the best online portfolio to get more clients.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/best-online-portfolio-online-portfolios/feed/ 0 The Best Freelance Websites and Marketplaces – Updated List of Freelance Job Sites https://nation1099.com/freelance-websites-need-know/ https://nation1099.com/freelance-websites-need-know/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2018 11:00:15 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=539 The Best Freelance Websites and Marketplaces – Updated List of Freelance Job Sites

*Updated monthly* We track the best freelance websites to grow your freelance career. We discuss over 35 places to find freelance jobs. Organized by niche and with several new freelance sites for 2018. Find the gig economy website that works best for you.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/freelance-websites-need-know/feed/ 19 Don’t Overlook These 4 Independent Contractor Tax Deductions https://nation1099.com/independent-contractor-tax-deductions/ https://nation1099.com/independent-contractor-tax-deductions/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:54:14 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=4719 Don’t Overlook These 4 Independent Contractor Tax Deductions

Think you've found all the independent contractor tax deductions for your freelance business? There is one area that gets overlooked a lot. The four expenses you can deduct that we show you here allow you to invest in your consulting business for growth.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/independent-contractor-tax-deductions/feed/ 2 How to Keep a Tight Leash on Your Freelancing Budget https://nation1099.com/manage-your-freelancing-budget/ https://nation1099.com/manage-your-freelancing-budget/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:11:13 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=4257 How to Keep a Tight Leash on Your Freelancing Budget

There are lots of great freelance budget tools out there. (In fact we have some on this site.) But to develop a budget for your freelance business for the next year, you first need to sort through these basic strategic questions.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/manage-your-freelancing-budget/feed/ 0 The Freelance Contract: How to Write an Effective Statement of Work https://nation1099.com/freelance-contract-how-to-write-statement-of-work/ https://nation1099.com/freelance-contract-how-to-write-statement-of-work/#comments Thu, 14 Sep 2017 12:00:48 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=1832 The Freelance Contract: How to Write an Effective Statement of Work

Stop client problems before they happen! LocalSolo.com founder Mark Fromson explains how to create an incredibly effective freelance contract or freelance statement of work. We also have templates and examples for you to try, along with descriptions of the sections every SOW should include.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/freelance-contract-how-to-write-statement-of-work/feed/ 1 The Beginner’s Guide To Getting Upfront Payment From Freelance Clients https://nation1099.com/upfront-payment-for-freelance-clients/ https://nation1099.com/upfront-payment-for-freelance-clients/#comments Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:59:19 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=3432 The Beginner’s Guide To Getting Upfront Payment From Freelance Clients

Getting an upfront payment is the most effective way to transform your freelance career if you are feeling stalled. It establishes you as professional and helps you get more serious clients right from the jump. This article explains the kinds of upfront payments and gives you a script to use with prospective clients.

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Virtually all freelancers have or will work on a remote team at some point in their career. Make sure doing it right with these important tips.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/remote-team/feed/ 0 The Value Pricing Mindset: 4 Questions to Reveal Your Client Value https://nation1099.com/value-pricing-mindset-questions-client-value/ https://nation1099.com/value-pricing-mindset-questions-client-value/#respond Thu, 16 Mar 2017 18:00:27 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=2190 The Value Pricing Mindset: 4 Questions to Reveal Your Client Value

Getting full client value out of every freelance contract means focusing on landing high quality projects and charging more for your work. To do that you need to find a niche, establish a brand set freelance rates from a value pricing perspective. This quick guide will help you begin thinking through that change.

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Still need freelance health insurance? Open enrollment has ended, but Colin Lalley of PolicyGenius has the important insights to get you coverage.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/bad-client-relationship/feed/ 0 Don’t Get Stiffed! How to Always Get Paid for Your Freelance Work https://nation1099.com/get-paid-freelance-work/ https://nation1099.com/get-paid-freelance-work/#respond Tue, 21 Feb 2017 13:00:45 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=1445 Don’t Get Stiffed! How to Always Get Paid for Your Freelance Work

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]]> https://nation1099.com/get-paid-freelance-work/feed/ 0 Crafting the Perfect Keep in Touch Email for Prospects https://nation1099.com/keep-in-touch-email-almost-clients/ https://nation1099.com/keep-in-touch-email-almost-clients/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:56:29 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=2071 Crafting the Perfect Keep in Touch Email for Prospects

The ones that "got-away" – the projects that never happened. Win your potential clients back with the perfect "keep in touch" email!

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