Tips for freelancers to help them boost their business.
You may think that you can freelance successfully if you have marketable hard skills. The truth is, however, that you need the right soft skills to make it. It’s all about a few key skills and all the behaviors that stem from them. This post is designed to help you identify those soft skills so you can freelance successfully on FreeeUp or anywhere else you choose to build your business. Why FreeeUp? First off, […]
Digital freelance portfolios are amazing tools that help freelancers stand out from the crowd. Even if you feel you’re one of the best at what you do, nobody will know it unless you have real evidence you can share with potential clients. Many entrepreneurs and freelancers find it challenging to navigate through a crowded industry. It can be difficult trying to get the right clients while also marketing a product or service. When trying […]
Freelancing successfully is possible for anyone who has the right stuff. The question is what that stuff is, and how you can have it. It all hinges on the attitude that you nurture in your professional life. This post is designed to help you identify the right attitude to freelance successfully on FreeeUp – or any other marketplace, and even offline, for that matter. You may also be asking where this information comes from, and […]
Everyone can use some holiday freelance tips to get them through this busiest season of the year. With all the festivities and family gatherings to deal with, things can become toxic. It’s difficult to balance all that with work, especially for freelancers who can’t get away because they work from home. With a number of projects to juggle and a handful of clients to satisfy, things can easily go out of hand if you’re not […]
The recent increase in UpWork fees has urged some remote professionals to look for freelancing alternatives. On top of the 20% service fee for every project they complete, freelancers now have to pay an additional price to apply to listings. Freelancers have voiced different opinions about the new changes. There’s a good reason behind every decision, especially for a large and well-known company like UpWork. Whether you are an active, returning, or new member […]
No matter how long you’ve been running your freelance business, your freelance productivity can still suffer. As a freelancer, it’s easy to spend the whole day rushing from one task to another – without really accomplishing a lot. It’s also easy (let’s be honest!) to get distracted. Maybe you’re trying out an app that ends up simply being yet another fancy way to rearrange your to-do list. Maybe you want to spend time on […]
It’s possible that most of the tasks you do at work don’t require you to be on site. In fact, you could freelance from home – or anywhere – and live a better quality of life. Ever catch yourself sitting at your desk and realizing that a whole day has gone by without speaking face-to-face with someone else? Or, that your interactions were either not work-related, or could have easily been settled via text […]
You can get a lot out of being on the FreeeUp Marketplace as a freelancer. Here are the top FreeeUp freelancer tips for making the most out of your freelance business right here, right now. I. Use Available Free Resources There are a ton of free sources of information and tips on FreeeUp. Below are some of these resources that you can tap into to gain knowledge to help you grow and thrive as […]
There’s nothing like making a living from the comfort of your own home. Unless, of course, you’re working on the patio of your hotel room while soaking up the sun. For today’s digital nomad, freelancing is not limited to your home office. Location-independent freelancers have the freedom to work from anywhere in the world. While professional and consistent work can be scheduled in between worldwide adventures, staying motivated and productive while traveling can be […]