Running your freelancing business
All the advice and tools you need to run a profitable and sustainable freelancing business.
Surprise! There’s much more to being a successful freelancer than being great at your craft.
In this section, we’ll equip you with the knowhow and tools you need to run a profitable and sustainable business. We’ll help you choose the right software, services, and tools for the job, and we’ll also show you how you can link these services together to automate parts of your business.
Additionally, we’ll help you make sure that you’re never strapped for cash by providing a few tips on keeping on top of your cash flow and business expenses.
OUR VIEWS ON RUNNING A BUSINESS:
- You should have a “data-driven” business. Find out how.
- You should automate as much of your business as possible so you can focus on serving and billing your clients. Find out how.
- You should create recurring revenue streams. Find out how.
Whether through 4+ years of in-depth articles, premium courses, the conferences and events I host, or my podcast, my #1 goal is to help you become a more successful freelancer.
Latest Articles on This Topic:
The Freelancer’s Guide To Taxes
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Why You Should Learn Marketing Automation
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The End of Overdue Invoices
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Skills That Every Freelancer Should Have
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How to Double Your Freelancing Income Without a Single New Client
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The Ultimate System For Automatically Qualifying, Scheduling, and Preparing New Project Leads
Long before I got into consulting I used to sell leads to mortgage brokers. (If you want to talk about shady, look into generating and selling leads for mortgage brokers. Sheeesh.)…
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Use Data To Overcome Doubt In Your Business
We’re all subject to doubt. Whether it’s asking Lindsey W. to the senior prom or preparing for our first marathon, self-doubt is a staple of the human experience. But when…
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[Video] 5 Goal Setting Mistakes That Cause Freelancers to Fail
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4 Strategies for Deeper Focus for Freelancers (Part 1)
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How does your work IMPACT your client's business?
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[Video] 3 Tips To Get More Clients and Earn More Money as a Freelancer
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How To Earn Six Figures Without Hiring Anyone
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Do You Need To Grow a Team To Earn 6 Figures?
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Freelancing During A Recession
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Guide to Bookkeeping for Freelancers Part 1
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Breaking Up With a Client in 2024: How to Leave Without Burning Bridges
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What Productivity for Independent Consultants looks like in the real world.
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The Freelancer's Guide To Taxes
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Why You Should Learn Marketing Automation
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The End of Overdue Invoices
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6 Traits Shared By Successful Freelance Consultants
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Skills That Every Freelancer Should Have
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How to Double Your Freelancing Income Without a Single New Client
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The 2024 Ultimate Guide To Retainer Agreements
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The Ultimate System For Automatically Qualifying, Scheduling, and Preparing New Project Leads
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Panning for Smaller Offerings
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Use Data To Overcome Doubt In Your Business
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How To Hire An Accountant
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The Freelancer's Guide To Recurring Revenue
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How To Better Manage Your Freelancing Business
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Cash Flow Tips For Freelancers
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