Category: Manage

When and How To Fire a Freelance Client

by Robert McGuire | Feb 12, 2020 | Manage, Members only guides | 0

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.

Set Freelance Rates By Starting With This Expense Formula

by Robert McGuire | Apr 27, 2018 | Manage | 2

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.

How To Make A Great Consulting Website

by Robert McGuire | Mar 29, 2018 | Manage, Members only guides | 4

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.

How to Make The Best Online Portfolio for Freelance Marketplaces

by Guest Author | Mar 21, 2018 | Manage, Members only guides, Start | 0

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.

The Best Freelance Websites and Marketplaces – Updated List of Freelance Job Sites

by Ben Shanbrom | Mar 18, 2018 | Manage | 19

*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.

Don’t Overlook These 4 Independent Contractor Tax Deductions

by Guest Author | Mar 7, 2018 | Manage | 2

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.

How to Keep a Tight Leash on Your Freelancing Budget

by Guest Author | Oct 3, 2017 | Manage | 0

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.

The Freelance Contract: How to Write an Effective Statement of Work

by Guest Author | Sep 14, 2017 | Manage, Members only guides | 1

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.

The Beginner’s Guide To Getting Upfront Payment From Freelance Clients

by Jessie Kwak | Jun 16, 2017 | Manage, Members only guides | 3

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.

Communication Breakdown? Nail Working with a Remote Team!

by Ben Shanbrom | Mar 29, 2017 | Connect, Manage | 0

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.

The Value Pricing Mindset: 4 Questions to Reveal Your Client Value

by Guest Author | Mar 16, 2017 | Manage | 0

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.