Author: Kara Copple

Many freelancers start off keeping their day job and freelancing in their spare time. It can be a good way of finding your feet and trying it out before taking the plunge and going freelance full-time. However, because of the casual nature of the work, some freelancers are in danger of ignoring the legal implications of working on the side. You might not think your side venture counts as a business but it does, and you have certain responsibilities as a result. Whether you’re planning on setting up a full blown business or are just thinking of an occasional casual…

Freelancers who often work from home are often urged to get out of the house and work elsewhere. A change of scenery can do a lot of good, is the usual argument. A popular alternative to home working is the café, but is it really that beneficial?

Freelancing sounds enticing. Working for yourself; not having a boss to, well, boss you around; throwing over the 9-5 for the 8-4, 10-6 or whatever suits you; losing the commute; deciding how much you’re worth rather than having that dictated to you…

Whether your freelance business is ticking along nicely or beginning to flounder, here are five ideas for boosting your freelance income.

There comes a time in many freelancers’ careers when they consider asking for a deposit upfront. Some are hesitant to do so, fearing it’ll put off potential clients. However, getting money upfront has its benefits. 

Back in the beginning when you were starting out as a freelancer did you ever imagine you would get too busy one day? Well it’s finally happened.

You may be thinking: “How can I fire a client? They’re essentially my boss!” Many freelancers are still stuck in this employee mentality where they act like whoever pays them gets final say on everything.

After our last post on ways freelancers can get organised, we wanted to share even more tips and ideas for how the average freelancer can stay on top of their business tasks.

Making a lot of money from freelancing is always difficult task, especially in the beginning. You need to hit the balance between having lots of clients, charging enough and using your limited time wisely.

Think branding is only for big businesses? Think again. Many freelancers think their operation is too small for big things like branding and logos.