Freelancing Tips from the Pros [Free eBook]

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You’re almost ready to join the growing freelance movement: You have the skill, experience, and drive to take control of your professional life. What you may not know is how to start a freelance business.

With helpful ideas and stories from freelancers who’ve been there and done that, “Build a Business You Love: Freelancing Tips from the Pros” can help you grasp the basics and keep you moving forward. You’ll also find tips from experienced pros:

• Danny Margulies, freelance copywriter and prolific blogger
  Danny feels new freelancers often make one critical mistake: Underpricing—and undervaluing—the services they provide. Setting a smart rate, then consistently leveling up, are two of his tenets for success.
  
  

• Richard A., freelance mobile developer
  Richard set out to create a stable freelance business with the work-life balance he wanted. One of his main strategies is to foster long-term relationships, which helps lead to bigger, repeat projects.
  
  

• Kelly Dunning, freelance writer and digital nomad
  Kelly works and travels as a way of life, which makes mobility a key part of her business. She says this makes boundaries even more critical: It’s important to separate work and play if you’re going to enjoy either fully.
  
  

• Tim H., business developer, marketing strategist, and content writer
  Tim went from $0 to nearly $100,000 within a few years. He says success stems from delivering great work and finding clients and projects that are the best match for him.

Get your copy of this free eBook >> Whether freelancing is something you want to pursue full-time or on the side, Upwork can help you reach your goals easier and faster. In this eBook, you’ll find ideas and tricks to help:

Polish your personal brand

Learn how you can stand apart from the crowd so prospective clients can find you, including a list of tactics to help you shine online and offline. You’ll also find tips to help you keep growing your brand, so you can win more interesting (and lucrative!) projects as you solidify your reputation.

Get your pricing right

Setting your rates can be intimidating: You want to get paid what you’re worth, but don’t want to price yourself above the jobs you want. Learn best practices from freelancers who were able to find the right balance—and are thriving as a result.

Find new clients

You’re confident your business will gain momentum, but how do you find those early clients who can help get the ball rolling? Get ideas to help you land clients and earn extra income. You’ll also learn what to look for in a job post, so you can focus your efforts on the projects that are the best fit for you.

Get work done

How do busy freelancers juggle multiple projects and build long-term relationships? It starts with professional communication and setting expectations—but it doesn’t stop there. This eBook contains tips, tricks, and checklists to help you be productive and manage your freelancing business effectively.

Don’t forget the administrative stuff

Details vary by location, but every freelancer has licensing, registration, banking, and tax details that can’t be ignored. Learn more about the questions you should ask to help make sure you don’t miss anything critical.

Get ready to launch! Download “Build a Business You Love: Freelancing Tips from the Pros” to help navigate the road toward a thriving freelance business.