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5 Freelance Admin Tasks You Can Tackle Now
Freelancing gives you freedom. Yipee! But it also gives you mountains of freelance admin. Boo. Invoices, contracts, client emails, taxes… the work behind the work. Many freelancers push these things aside until they pile up, but solid freelancer administration is what keeps your business running smoothly (and stress-free). Like most freelancers, I learned this the…
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How to Become a Freelance Administrator (and What You Can Earn)
Freelancing isn’t just for designers and writers! Freelance administrative professionals are increasingly stepping into the freelance world too. On the Freelance Balance, I mention freelance writers a lot (as I am one!), but as businesses move remote and leaner, the demand for freelance administrators is rising fast. I even work with a few freelance admins,…
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When Your Client Suddenly Stops Sending Work (and What to Do About It)
No new tasks, no emails, no explanation. Just silence. A once-steady client stops sending work, sometimes in the middle of a project, leaving you unsure whether to follow up or move on. Unfortunately, this happens to freelancers at every stage. It’s actually one of my personal biggest frustrations with freelancing. It takes no time to…
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7 Freelance Weekend Jobs For Extra Income
List of freelance weekend jobs
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Do Freelancers Take Time Off Over Christmas?
The holidays are supposed to be a time for rest, reflection, family time, and maybe a little too much dessert! Pass over the mince pies, please. But for freelancers, things aren’t always that simple. Without the structure of an employer, many of us struggle to decide whether to keep working or finally switch off. And…
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Can I Cancel a Freelance Project? When (and How) to Cancel
Freelancers often worry about clients cancelling projects, but what happens when the tables turn? Are you allowed to back out of a project? Maybe the scope has exploded or communication has broken down and you’re left in the dark. Or maybe your gut says this project just is not right! It’s uncomfortable to admit, but…
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Why Are People Posting Selfies on LinkedIn?
You open LinkedIn expecting to see industry insights or maybe you’re even job hunting. And instead, there it is: someone clutching a latte, smiling earnestly into the camera, captioned “Just being authentic today ☕✨.” Welcome to 2025, where the platform once known for corporate headshots and jargon-filled updates has officially joined the age of the…
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Why Are Upwork Rates Low for Freelancers (and How To Set Fair Prices)
Upwork is one of the largest freelancing platforms in the world. It boasts over 128 million registered freelancers. It’s where I started freelancing, and it’s likely a platform you’ve considered. Yet, despite its size and reach, many freelancers are shocked by the job feed. $5 for a whole set of blogs? There’s no way. Naturally,…
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Can’t Unplug from Freelance Work? Here’s How to Find Balance
It’s Sunday afternoon, and your laptop is open. You tell yourself, “Just one more email,” but three hours later, you’re still responding to clients. I do this every week. No matter whether it’s the evening, weekend, or holiday, I’m likely thinking about work even if my work hours are technically over. Many freelancers can’t unplug…
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Weekend Client Work? When to Work Weekends and When Not To
Working weekends as a freelancer is one of the most divisive topics in the community. One moment you are finishing your week, looking forward to peace and quiet, the next a client emails asking for something urgent. It seems people assume freelancers are always available, even outside normal hours. But when should you actually work…