Category: Freelance Struggles
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Should You Make a Freelance Instagram Account?
Instagram is an insanely powerful tool. Normal people go viral and their life changes overnight. Now just imagine if this happened for your freelance business! Before we get into whether you should make a freelance Instagram account, we need to start with a disclaimer. I’m a freelancer who doesn’t have an Instagram business account. I…
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Why People Think You’re Broke as a Freelancer (and How to Respond)
“And how are you doing for work? Earning enough at the moment?” You know the questions. Often followed with pitying eyes or a soft touch to the arm. If you’ve ever had someone in your life assume you’re struggling because you freelance, you’re not alone. Many freelancers share the same quiet frustration: “People always think…
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Made No Money This Month Freelancing? Here’s What To Do Next
If you’ve clicked on this page, you’re likely stressed. Realising you’ve made no money this month freelancing is enough to send anyone into panic mode. Please don’t think I’m rubbing salt in the wound. I’ve also searched this topic numerous times, and moments like these are the reason I started The Freelance Balance in the…
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Why No One Opens Your Upwork Proposals (and What to Do About It)
Wondering why no one opens your Upwork proposals? You’re not the first, and won’t be the last, freelancer to ponder this issue. Getting zero views on a thoughtfully crafted proposal makes you feel invisible. Thousands of freelancers experience the same thing every day, and it’s getting worse and worse with time. Just look at the…
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Scared To Open Emails While Freelancing? Here’s What To Do
It might sound strange to admit to others, but if you’ve ever felt anxious to open emails first thing in the morning, you’re by no means alone. That gut-clenching feeling is common across all industries. But it’s especially real for self-employed workers. Many freelancers find themselves starting the day with a knot in their stomach,…
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How To Get Started With Freelancing After a Break
Getting back into freelancing? Here’s how to restart your freelance career with confidence and clarity. Returning to freelancing can feel like a big hurdle. Or in some cases, a mountain. Really, it’s not just about finding work again. It’s about rebuilding confidence, updating your systems, and remembering what makes freelance life worth it. Hello, remote…
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What To Do When a Client Asks You To Work on the Weekend
Can you do this over the weekend? A sentence no freelancer wants to hear. However, it’s one that’s uttered more than our in-house counterparts realise. This is ironic — as often it’s them asking us self-employed professionals to quickly produce content on Saturdays. Whether your client is setting unfair Monday 9 am deadlines or outright…
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Freelance Burnout: When Should You Take A Break?
Freelance burnout is a term that pops up a lot on forums and in self-employed circles. But don’t write it off as another buzzword — this problem can be seriously damaging. As freelancers, we tend to be people who go above and beyond. We are answering emails in the evening, taking on as many gigs…
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Is Being a Freelancer Worth the Admin?
Late payments and frustrating clients are common concerns for freelancers. But they both fall under the “administrative” umbrella—a long list of tasks freelancers need to complete to ensure their businesses are well-oiled and performing well. In fact, it often feels like freelancers are doing more admin than paid work, and this might be frustrating if…
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How To Navigate Free Samples As A Freelancer
Getting a reply from a prospective client is cause to celebrate! You’re a step closer to nailing the project. But wait, what’s this? A trial article? Without payment? Seeing “We require a quick unpaid sample” is enough to dampen any celebrations, especially if everything has seemed normal up until that point. Now you’re at a…