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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Tag: rates and fees
What Does Thriving In the Gig Economy Look Like: A Q&A with Marion McGovern
Marion McGovern’s new book, Thriving In the Gig Economy: How to Capitalize and Compete In the New World of Work, examines how best-in-class business and creative professionals are choosing to work independently. In this Q&A she shares advice for freelancers on setting rates, branding and marketing.
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2 Signs Your Freelance Fees Are Too Low
Your freelance fees are too low low if you are feeling busy and overwhelmed or you don’t have time for business development. This guide will show you a process for raising freelance rates for your clients in a way that buys you more time and grows your business.
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A Script To Help Raise Your Rate With Current Freelance Clients
Do you want to raise your rate for freelance or consulting work but aren’t sure how to bring it up with your current clients. We have a script you can use to start making the transition to higher paying clients.
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How To Charge a Rush Fee For Freelance Clients Without The Drama
Sometimes freelance clients get in a bind and have a rush job. Here is how to charge a rush fee with a professional attitude that provides a valuable service. The idea that rush fees should be a deterrent is outdated. The wording in these examples will help you get better clients and make more money.
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Set Freelance Rates By Starting With This Expense Formula
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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Entrepreneurial You Author Dorie Clark On Thriving As A Consultant
In this interview with Dorie Clark, speaker, consultant and author of Entrepreneurial You, we learn about the path to premium pricing and positioning in the gig economy. Check out what she has to say about how your freelance business can achieve meaningful growth and revenues.
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Establish Yourself and Get Jobs on Upwork
We recently covered the best job websites for freelancers and gig economy workers and weighed...
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Freelance Graphic Designer Uses Low Overhead To Give Clients What Agencies Can’t
Freelance graphic designer Emily Fitterman has over 25 years experience as an art director and in...
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7 Powerful Strategies for Getting Recurring Income as a Freelancer
As a freelance consultant, living project-to-project can be tough. A juicy contract could end...
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The Best Marketplaces for Independent Consulting Jobs
Tired of the same old freelancing platforms? Our roundup of independent consulting websites and marketplaces helps you find independent consulting jobs with serious clients. The consulting work on these sites is for highly-skilled independent contractors who have been vetted for valuable gigs.
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Get More Freelance Consulting Jobs By Saying “No”
It sounds counterintuitive, but the best way to win high quality clients and get more freelance...
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