In order to make your freelance business work, you’ll need to put in time, money, and energy. Starting a business today may be easier than ever, but it still takes resources to make it viable. Freelance businesses are no different, but at least they aren’t as resource-intensive as some of the more classical types. But …
Today I’m answering another question from a reader. But first, there are still spots open for my Run Your Consulting Business training course which starts November 6th. But you’ll have to act fast, I’m closing signups this Wednesday on November 5th. Now for the question: Q: How can I discover who’s going to be a …
One of my newsletter subscribers asked me: Q: How do I find my first clients? Every freelancer and consultant asks this when starting out. Either they have no clients or they have just a few to get them started. Either way, everyone knows that they need to get more clients before the current ones finish …
I’m now running a free, once-weekly email newsletter for freelancers and consultants called Freelance Chi. When you subscribe you’ll get an email every week with a collection of news and resources about freelancing. Rates Finding clients Contracts Marketing Handling clients The first issue will be going out this Friday the 17th so subscribe now if …
Working with your ideal freelance clients are… well, ideal. They’ll be the clients that you enjoy working with. Their projects will be fun. They’ll pay on time or early. And you’ll wake up every morning wanting to go to work. But unless you describe your ideal client, you’ll have trouble finding them. One or two …