Freelancers A to Z #025 Change the Mindset for Better Results
Freelancers A to Z is a series of roundup posts with captivating curated blog posts, podcasts and articles.
My purpose is to give you as a freelancer a place where you can find support and help with productivity, motivation and time management issues. Here you will find simple yet powerful hacks to improve your productivity and boost your freelance business instantly.
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Freelancing is something everyone wants to do. The benefits and perks make you smile with glee.
You have the chance to do what you want, follow your passion, and get something better in return. But there are cases where you might think you have faltered.
You would want to increase your client base or even try to make sure that you attract as many people as you can.
To handle these situations, here are some basic tips and tricks to boost your freelance business and gain recognition for the notable work you do.
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How to Write an Eye-Catching Gig?
One thing that is extremely important to attract more clients as a freelancer is to get more gigs. That means you need to know how to write an eye-catching gig.
This article gives you amazing tips and tricks that can boost your freelance business from the ground up.
One, you need to attract the client’s attention by wooing them with the structure. This structure, with the right words, boosts your client base.
You need to tell, the article says, who you are. Are you a writer or video editor?
Then you need to showcase your skills and tell them you understand their points of concern.
Make them see that you are responsible, says the article, and add your contact info.
You can build this very catchy structure, says the article, by using bullet points, short sentences or paragraphs, and even images.
The blog says that your first line should always be catchy and should reflect the nature of your work. That makes the client understand how serious you are.
Pictures are always a plus because they make your client understand the basic crux of your work.
Tell the client, or rather sell them your strengths, says the blog, that way you can ensure you make them understand what the nature of your work is and why it is important.
Following these simple tips and tricks can get you amazing feedback from clients. Go ahead and try it out.
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How to Boost Your Freelance Business with Clubhouse?
Wondering how to boost your freelance business? And gain more recognition?
You can use a new social network to make sure you get the recognition you deserve. What you need is an app called Clubhouse.
What is Clubhouse, you may ask? The article calls Clubhouse an interactive podcast.
Where you can listen to different people converse about everything and anything.
How is it helpful for freelancers? The article says you can connect with clients and freelancers with the help of this app.
And the process to set it up is pretty easy and simple too. Here is what the blog says, you can customize your hallway or your profile.
Then you can join different conversations and listen to people talk. You can also host a room to boost your freelance business and get more clients.
It is easy, simple, and a great way to make sure you get freelance clients for your work.
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Get Over Your Freelance Fears with These Top Tips
There may be a chance that you have faced numerous frights while working as a freelancer. The kind that makes you question your work and makes you doubt yourself. Do not fret!
Because here are some basic ways you can get over your freelance fright. First, let’s talk about the fear of losing your biggest client.
The article says that this is one of the biggest frights a freelancer can get. For this, they say. Don’t depend on one client. Instead, grow your client base and get more people.
As a freelancer, internet connectivity is the most important thing. How else would you contact your clients and work?
The article gives a small fright saying what would happen if your WiFi stops working? Use a hotspot from your phone till it gets back on.
Do not wait for the internet to work again, you would be wasting precious time. Taxes are a big fright for freelancers and sometimes you forget about them altogether.
The blog gives you a great option of using AND CO to stay ready for taxes.
The article knows that as a freelancer you have to deal with clients from all over the world and handling calls can take a toll on you.
Use a calendar, be it on your phone or google calendar, and turn your location on. That way you can stay on track.
Time tracking your work can also be hard to make sure you get to write.
For this, the article suggests using AND Co time tracking feature where you can keep track of your projects and work efficiently.
A schedule and to-do list are pretty simple to handle. Sure. But forgetting it is the cause of so many issues. For this, the article suggests using any.do.
This app is the best to jot down last-minute pointers and get work done. Following these easy tips, you can easily get out of nasty situations.
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How to Build a Freelance Portfolio Like a Pro?
Building your freelance portfolio is the best way to get recognized and attract more clients. This article tells you how to build a freelance portfolio.
When making your freelance portfolio, the article is to keep in touch with your USPs, your ideal customers, and the expectations.
USP’s, the blog says, helps you to understand the image your freelance business aims to project. You need to show the client what your strong points are.
And you can do that by giving proof of work. Here are things you need to mention in your freelance portfolio, says the article.
You need to give statistics and descriptions of your previous work. What you did and how you accomplished it.
This way the clients know you aren’t joking around. Also, add testimonials and references to your portfolio. To make sure that you get the best of the best.
Adding your educational experience as well as your professional experience can boost the look of your portfolio.
These little steps, says the article, can take you a long way.
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How to Use White Paper in Your Freelance Business?
Heard the term White Paper going around? Well, it has become the next big thing to benefit freelancers. And here is why.
First off, a white paper is basically a document that aims to inform. The aim is to make sure you get the topic, understand and write it, and is a great tool to advertise your freelance business.
You use white paper to attract clients by telling them what you do and how you can help. So how can you use this white paper to your benefit?
The article lists the skills you need. The first one is to have field expertise. It is a field that asks for experience and you need to understand all the nitty-gritty details of it.
You also need, the blog says, a great writing style and the ability to dig into a topic of concern. If you are willing and write on the topic, make sure it is compelling.
You also need to list your, the blog says, academic background and have interviewing skills that make your business come across as plausible.
It is also important to nail, lastly, your time management skills and organization. That makes your look seem legit.
The benefits of this, the article says, are countless for freelancers.
One, the article says, is to do objective research that means you can get a clear idea of what is happening.
You can also use it to provide facts as well as give examples. The white paper is very helpful. Try it out now!
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All work and no play…
The last thing I would like to share with you is music. It has a special place in my life. For that reason I listen to music when I work. Hoverer, as some of you already know, it’s also because I want to cut off the noise caused by my neighbors.
This week again some calm sounds to chill in these crazy times. Enjoy!
Last but not least: in the next issue your playlist can appear in this place. So leave in comments your favourite music that you love to listen when you work.
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Mariusz from the Time Continuum App