Category Archives for Freelancing
7 Ways to Make Your Client Stay Long-Term (and for Good!)
There is nothing good like having a long-term client who is willing and ready to pay top dollar for your work. As a freelancer, it will not only help you pay bills but also improve your portfolio.
Continue readingFreelancing Dilemma: Hourly Rate or Fixed-Price Contract?
This freelancing dilemma is as old as freelancing itself - both online and offline. While the debate still rages on which is the best method to charge clients, you need to understand some of the things
Continue readingWhy Working from Home Can Make You Fat
There are innumerable benefits associated with working from home as compared to commuting to a 9-5 job. However, in as much as you will enjoy this kind of life, if you are not keen with what you eat
Continue readingDealing with Unreasonable and Demanding Clients
Freelancing career has its ups and downs and sometimes clients can get on your nerves for no good reason. Oftentimes, this happens to everyone who has decided to choose this career path. If you are
Continue readingHow to Convince the Client to Hire You Despite Your High Bid
It is very possible to convince the client to pay your high rates without necessarily begging them to do so. It is all about strategy, and avoiding regular bids and other pitfalls that a large number
Continue readingWhy You Shouldn’t Target Data Entry Jobs on Upwork
There are numerous categories of freelance work on Upwork that you can bid on at anytime. In almost all cases, you need to have specific skills that will come in handy to get the job done fast and
Continue readingHow to Start Freelancing with Zero Experience
It is okay to consider a freelancing career even if you have no prior experience. The fact that freelancing is very lucrative is enough reason for you to give it a try. However, many aspiring
Continue reading7 Mistakes Every Newbie and Aspiring Freelancers Make
It is always a great idea to be a freelancer, especially when you realize that there are numerous opportunities to make good money. The problem only arises when you do not have a strategy in place
Continue readingDigital Nomad: What it Feels Like to Work Anywhere?
In this present generation, there are literally thousands of people working as digital nomads. This is an experience that most people desire to have because of its numerous benefits. The best thing
Continue readingUpwork Contract Ended, Now What?
It is always disheartening for many freelancers on Upwork when a well-paying client finally ends a project. And worst still, if you solely depended on one client to pay the bills. This means they have
Continue readingHow to Negotiate and Raise Your Rates to Clients
If you are a freelancer or planning to be one in the near future, rest assured that you will have the chance to negotiate your rates at one time. The bad news is that most people don’t like to negotiate,
Continue readingHow to Become a Successful Freelancer on Upwork
Upwork is one of the most reliable freelancing sites that you can bank on for a successful career. However, there are quite a number of things that you must factor in before you actually test success.
Continue readingFreelancing is Not as Easy as You Think
It is a fact that freelancing comes with lots of perks you can enjoy, but true to the word, it is not a walk in the park. There are numerous challenges that you will come across especially if you are
Continue readingFreelancer Burnout: Yes, We Feel Exhausted Too
It is usual for a working person to burnout, and statistics show that freelancers are more prone to burnout compared to permanent employees who work in the corporate world. Nevertheless, if you understand
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