Freelancers A to Z #033 Five Ways to Grow Your Freelance Business Effectively
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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Being a freelancer means dealing with numerous tasks and ideas before handling a project.
However, with the right tools and tips, one can grow their client base as a freelancer and ensure that they get the best result.
These results can come through networking, being prepared with documents and ideas, a productive work ethic, and even the right communication skills.
Here are some tips that can help you in your freelance business whether you are an old user or new to the game.
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Top Alternatives to PayPal You Can Use to Handle Payments in Your Freelance Business
Freelancers can get paid through a number of different online paying methods, the top contender for which is PayPal.
However, there are numerous authentic PayPal alternatives that freelancers can use.
The first alternative stated by the blog is Payoneer from where you can earn a $25 bonus with every $1,000 transaction.
Followed by Payoneer, the blog mentions Stripe and TransferWise.
Stripe is bug-free and has helped WordPress-related websites as well has been made accessible in numerous countries.
TransferWise, states the blog, has multi-currency which helps freelance business.
2CheckOut and Skrill are two other alternative states by the article wherein the former you have eight different types of payment methods and the latter Skrill has MasterCard that gives you a chance to pay via ATM.
Remitly is a great alternative through which you can transfer the amount to your card and get work done with ease.
Instamojo, as stated by the blog, is of the same nature and sells digital goods and collects internet payments.
Google Pay has many great features, says the article, one of which is that it does not have a transaction fee.
Lastly, we have Dwolla that works best for bank transfers on a daily basis.
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Six Must-Have Document Templates for Your Freelance Business
Dealing with different clients on a daily as a freelancer means getting in touch with different documents. Here are 6 document templates every freelancer needs.
Whatever your niche is, your document templates help you keep in touch with several ideas and clients.
The article says that these templates save time and effort, and you can get work done at a faster rate.
The first template listed by the article is contracts that help you to list down what your freelancing skills are and can ensure security on both ends of the chain.
Followed by contracts, the list then adds invoices which provides a professional outlook when billing your clients.
The blog states that you customize the template as you wish and add in all the necessary details vital when dealing with a client.
A resume template, the blog states, may play a vital role when dealing with potential clients that prefer certain skills.
You can use the resume template to highlight certain aspects of your skills and send it forth.
Clients need certain proposals before you start working for them. In this case, the article suggests using proposal templates which will save time.
Every proposal would be different and highlight different content, but the main central structure would remain the same.
The last two document templates listed are confirmation and payment reminders.
A confirmation template will save time and will contain all the necessary details that the client expected and listed down.
Lastly, the blog points out payment reminders that you can use to track your payments if the client has not paid on time.
These simple and efficient templates help you to organize your projects and help you get a lead on them.
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How to Improve Your Productivity with Pomodoro Technique?
Freelancers can use the famous Pomodoro Technique to work efficiently.
A $2 app is all you need to boost your productivity and this article provides all the reasons you should invest in it.
You basically set a timer for 25 minutes in which you work against the clock.
After your time is up, you take a 5-minute break after which you repeat the cycle.
The article says that this is the most productive moment because you are fully focused.
You no longer have to drag your work, instead, you get it done in time with minimum errors.
If the blog says, you finish your work before the clock, then you can use the time to refine your work and add insufficient changes.
The article says that your work becomes better with the Pomodoro Technique because your workload is divided into workable segments.
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How to Boost Your Business with Meetup?
Meetup is a very nifty and amazing site used by numerous people to boost their business and grow their social circle.
Freelancers can organize Meetup to become the top contender and increase their sales.
It has success rates that ensure freelance business and a chance to expand your client base through people who have similar interests.
This site is very powerful for you to build your network and get a headstart towards your very own freelance business.
The blog lists down 7 simple steps and boosts your clientele as well as gives others the same chance.
First, you need to research for meetups that are happening in your area, the less competition, the more likely you will be able to attract people.
What follows is a bit of experimentation where you can check and visit current meetups to get an idea of how things flow and run.
After you have gathered a fair idea of what to expect, the blog moves towards steps 3 and 4 which are selecting a topic and getting sponsors.
The article says that you have a chance to select a topic that you know a lot of people would want to indulge in and sponsors can help boost your credibility.
You then have a chance to select how your meetup would work, is it a group discussion, a guest speaker making an appearance, or a workshop?
The choice is yours. Steps 6 and 7 are your venue and the test drive.
These simple seven steps listed in the blog can ensure that you can boost other freelancers as well as your reliability.
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10 Ways to Grow Your Freelance Business Effectively
Growing your freelance business is the top priority of numerous freelancers.
But how does one achieve it? Simple. The article lists down 10 simple ways you can grow your freelance business.
First and foremost, the article says, you need to clearly communicate.
Communication is key to ensure safety as well security in ensuring your ideas are heard and that the client is able to voice their opinions.
The article motivates you to learn different ways through which you increase your productivity and ensure that you get maximum work done.
You also need to feature reviews on your freelancing profiles and improve your portfolio to ensure that you are able to attract more clients to your freelancing site.
Other than using your current work experience and further developing it, the blog says, you can also offer services and more services to endorse your freelance business.
Grab onto opportunities and prove yourself as a credible source that can help you as a freelancer to expand your business.
The last two points that you can use to your benefit to grow your freelance business are when you tweak your resume and accept feedback.
These simple tips help your business grow to the fullest.
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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 some progressive house sounds to chill in these crazy times. Enjoy!
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