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Software: Learn Your Client's Project Management Tools
Integrating with your client's project management software can be time well spent
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Paul Maplesden
Requirements: The Freelance Briefing Note
Your secret weapon to understanding exactly what your client needs
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Paul Maplesden

June 2023

Engage: 16 Freelance Writing Methods to Grab Attention
You want to keep them reading to the end
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Paul Maplesden
Freelance Issues: Keeping Your Clients Informed
Telling clients about problems will help to manage expectations and minimize frustration
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You're Worth It: Don't Be Scared to Raise Your Rates
You kick ass—as a freelancer, you should charge accordingly
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Paul Maplesden
Pay Me the Money: Invoicing Clients for Freelance Work
Discover the importance of invoicing and make it easy for you to get paid
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Paul Maplesden
Nobody's Perfect: The Necessity of Freelancer Mistakes
Every content creator makes errors—that's a good thing
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Looking Ahead: Freelancers Feel Good About the Future
What the Freelance Economic Impact Report tells us about the state of independent work
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Paul Maplesden
Credit This: How Card Fees Reduce Freelance Profits
Building credit card processing charges into your rates can be a great idea
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Brilliant: Why Being a Professional Creator is Awesome
Let's not forget why we're doing this in the first place
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May 2023

The Uncommitted Client: Don't Rely on Promises
Communications, clarifications, and contracts are worth much more
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No Deal: Non-Compete Clauses are Freelance Kryptonite
Don't sign anything that limits your ability to do creative work for others
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