As we transition out of the summer and into the fall, I think now is the perfect time to talk about the importance of planning for the feast or famine cycle freelancers typically experience at different points in the year and which marketing strategies are still the most effective for those in the … [Read more...] about Upwork in 2017-2018: Still Worth It?-EP59
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How Much Time Should You Spend on a Freelance Proposal?
Putting your best foot forward with each freelance proposal is certainly a critical piece to your ability to land clients. Equally important, however, is the ability to allocate just enough time and effort to each proposal so that you give your potential client sufficient information to push your … [Read more...] about How Much Time Should You Spend on a Freelance Proposal?
Retainer Work and Magic-EP58
Today, Laura walks her listeners through a critical shift she made in her freelance business that had a massive impact on her ability to earn money and only work with her ideal clients. If you are new to the freelance world and are still juggling ten, or even twenty client projects, this episode is … [Read more...] about Retainer Work and Magic-EP58
How to Get a High Job Success Rating on Upwork
Learn the importance of a high job success score on Upwork, how it's derived and those elements that are within your control to ensure that you achieve a strong rating.In this video, I briefly discuss issues such as:how the success score might affect new freelancers more than established ones,the … [Read more...] about How to Get a High Job Success Rating on Upwork
My Top Tips for Outsourcing on a Budget
If you've reached that point in your business where you are missing deadlines, failing to dedicate your time to tasks that contribute to your bottomline or worse, feeling like you are your own bottleneck - it might be time to consider outsourcing certain tasks. And while this represents exciting … [Read more...] about My Top Tips for Outsourcing on a Budget
Top Mistakes New Freelance Writers Make-EP057
Laura returns with another solo podcast to share the most common mistakes made by freelance writers. She offers advice in several areas of freelance basics, including the way you position yourself and your services to potential clients, as well as managing your own expectations going into the … [Read more...] about Top Mistakes New Freelance Writers Make-EP057