Learn about Freelancing

Build a successful freelancing career with the help of these tutorials. Learn how to find clients, set rates, manage projects, and make more money.

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  1. Want More Clients? Just Ask!

    Want More Clients? Just Ask!

    Tutorial Beginner

    One of the ways that many freelancers get new clients is simply by asking. And one of the ways to do that is to email companies and offer your...

  2. How to Handle Tightwads & Charge What You're Worth

    How to Handle Tightwads & Charge What You're Worth

    Tutorial Beginner

    The penny-pinching, wheel-and-dealing, bargain-hunting prospect. As a freelancer, dealing with this type of person is part of the territory. Unfortunately,...

  3. How to Create Memorable Business Cards

    How to Create Memorable Business Cards

    Tutorial Beginner

    At a time when networking is extremely important, freelancers can’t afford to have a business card that isn’t eye-catching. My rule of thumb is if people...

  4. Get Your Money: Best Invoicing Practices for Freelancers

    Get Your Money: Best Invoicing Practices for Freelancers

    Tutorial Beginner

    As a freelancer, the most important part of your day can be spent sending out invoices. While you might run across a client or two who is happy to send you...

  5. The Fine Art Of Telephone Prospecting For Freelancers

    The Fine Art Of Telephone Prospecting For Freelancers

    Tutorial Beginner

    For many people, telephone prospecting can be a painful process. You know it’s a necessary activity—without it, your work will sooner or later dry up. This...

  6. Taking Payment with PayPal, Escrow and other Online Options

    Taking Payment with PayPal, Escrow and other Online Options

    Tutorial Beginner

    These days a lot of freelance work is happening online, often internationally and often without you and your client ever meeting. Thanks to the web we now...

  7. How to Get More Referrals

    How to Get More Referrals

    Tutorial Beginner

    Getting a new lead referred to you by a previous client or friend is probably the single best source of work for most freelancers. In this article we're...