How to Pitch Your Freelance Services – 5 Elements of Amazing Pitches

How to Pitch Your Freelance Services – 5 Elements of Amazing Pitches

All blog posts, Freelancing, Getting Started
As a freelancer, the success of your business relies heavily on learning how to sell yourself.  So, whether or not you have a strong network of potential clients, you need to master the pitch. You need to know how to pitch new clients and make your value clear online, over the phone, and even in-person.  Anyone can reply to an Upwork project or other job board, but not every freelancer can pitch effectively.  In fact, the freelancers making the most in their field have all learned how to pitch themselves and their services well. What’s in a pitch? In summary, your pitch is the tool you use anytime you reach out to a potential client. This includes reaching out for new business, contacting a former colleague, and even asking existing…
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6 Legal Questions All Freelancers Should Ask — Conversation with a Freelance Lawyer

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Michael Huseby runs the Freelancer's Lawyer website. He is a corporate attorney who built a freelance writing business while living in Colombia. Now, his mission is to combine his legal knowledge with his freelancing experience to help freelancers protect their rights. A native of the Pacific Northwest, Michael has lived in Washington, California, New York, Colombia, and Belgium. Since he's had experience as both a freelance writer and a freelance lawyer, we've invited him to answer some common basic legal questions you should ask before getting started. About Michael Briefly describe your freelance set up for us. M: Currently, I split my time between being an attorney and a freelance writer. On the writing side, I mostly write for clients in the health, business, and legal industries. I also do…
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4 Best Ways to Save for Retirement as a Freelancer in 2020

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When you leave your job to work as a freelancer, you gain a lot of freedom over your time and money. However, one of the main perks of many jobs is the option to contribute to a 401(k) retirement plan.  When you leave a job, you can take what you’ve already contributed to your 401(k). But that doesn’t mean you stop saving for retirement. As a freelancer, your retirement savings are now your full responsibility. The good news is that you have several options to choose from.  We’ll walk you through four different retirement options in this article. Afterward, we’ll show you how to calculate what you need to save based on your retirement goals.  1. Roth or Traditional IRA What is it? IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account. IRAs…
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