This week, I wanted to try something a little different. I've noticed a lot of great content being written about freelancing and rather than add my own two cents worth in the mix, I figured I'd simply share with you these resources, because they will definitely impact your business.
Plus, it's always good to hear from another's perspective too, after all, I am not the only successful freelancer out here!
Each blog post and resource is something that I've read myself and have found to be invaluable in my business, and I know it will be in yours, so without further ado, here they are.
5 Helpful Freelancing Blog Posts
#1: How to land anchor clients as seen on Freshbooks.com. An anchor client is simply a long-term client that you work with on an ongoing basis. They are extremely valuable in sustaining your freelance business, so make sure you take a read of this one.
#2: How to protect your online identity as seen on TheWriteLife.com. This is something we all should be thinking about as we get more attention on our blogs and begin to write more content for other sites. Protect yourself with these helpful tips!
#3: The 4-1-1 on self-employment tax as seen on FreelancersUnion.com. If you're still trying to figure out how to pay tax as a freelancer, and you're based in the US, then this blog post will be extremely helpful. If you're not US based, then take a read of this book instead.
#4: Getting paid to write with 17 grants for writers as seen on TheWriteLife.com. This is a great list of grants available to writers looking to write about specific topics and get paid very well for the privilege!
#5: Cool stuff for your desk as seen on ProductHunt.com. While this isn't a blog post, I know you guys will love it. And if you're not a member of Product Hunt, then you should definitely sign up, it's a great place to find tools and resources for any type of freelancing business.
I hope you enjoyed these resources and if you've got any you'd like to add that you've seen around the web, please do so in the comments section below.
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2 replies to "Top 5 Freelancing Blog Posts From Around the Web"
Hi Lise,
Thank you for thoughfully curation and sharing such valueble freelancing resources.
I have been struggling to convert one-off gigs into long term anchor clients.
Could you share your suggesstions or strategies for turning a satisfied client in to a loyal on-going partner.
Thanks again for the inspiration and practical guidance.
Hey Avinash – when I was a freelance writer, I never did one-off gigs! I only offered packages with an ongoing fee. So personally, it comes down to how you wish to position yourself. I positioned myself as someone who was prepared to work with a company long-term. In today’s economy, you have to think about what you’re offering and how it benefits the customer. How can you position your services in a way that makes them WANT to continue working with you? For example, if they hire you to do a landing page design, wouldn’t it make sense if you could also offer the thank you page design, and follow-up email sequence as well? That’s how you want to think about it. I hope that helps!