Start a freelancing business
If you’re just starting freelancing or thinking about it, we’ve got you covered with all the steps you need to start a business and get your first clients.
Even if you plan on moonlighting and freelancing on the side, the articles and in-depth guides will help no matter what stage your business is at.
While a lot of resources out there focus on how to incorporate a business, open a bank account, and so on, here at Double Your Freelancing we know that succeeding as a new freelancer depends on two things:
The right mindset.
It’s critical to understand that you’re no longer an employee or work for anyone else, but that you now run your own business.
Clients and cash flow.
Yes, it’s important to incorporate and get a bank account. But that’s all for nothing if you don’t have any clients who can pay you.
OUR VIEWS ON STARTING A BUSINESS:
- You’re no longer an employee, so don’t treat getting clients like you would applying for a job.
- It’s actually riskier to be an employee than it is to freelance. Find out why.
- You should never work for free. Find out why.
Whether through 4+ years of in-depth articles, premium courses, the conferences and events we host, or our podcast, our #1 goal is to help you become a more successful freelancer.
Latest Articles on This Topic:
[Video] This freelancer almost lost out on *9 new leads a month* (!!!!) due to premature “scaffolding”
🎥 In This Video: Something that’s been coming up in the DYF Accelerator community a lot lately has been the concept of “scaffolding.” In community member Maia’s case, she came on to a…
[Video] 3 Skills to Build Before You Go Freelance
🎥 In This Video: Zach shares 3 critical skills to build before you go freelance, while you’re still working at a day job. 🔗 Things mentioned in this video: 📋…
Should You Be Focusing on *Finding Clients* or *Having Them Find You*?
A stream of endless potential clients beating down your door is any freelancer’s dream. After all, it’s the uncertainty about when and where the next client will come from that…
[Video] The Solution for the “Feast or Famine Freelancer”
🎥 In This Video: You’ll learn the solution to “feast or famine freelancing.” If you implement these steps in your business, you’ll soon escape the “super busy or nothing to…
[Video] How to get clients as a new freelancer (WITHOUT Upwork or other marketplaces)
🎥 In This Video: You’ll get a few ideas for how to get your first clients without being reliant on Upwork or other marketplaces, as well as strategies to set…
[Video] 3 Tips To Get More Clients and Earn More Money as a Freelancer
🎥 In This Video: Zach brings you 3 quick tips to get more clients and earn more money as a freelancer. Implementing even just one of these tips can be truly…
How To Earn Six Figures Without Hiring Anyone
Today’s post is part 2 of a previous post that I recommend reading first: “Do you need to grow a team to earn 6 figures?“ Background info from that last…
Do You Need To Grow a Team To Earn 6 Figures?
Today’s post was inspired by a challenge one of our DYF community members – let’s call him Sean – is experiencing. If you’re a freelancer who enjoys your craft (i.e….
Guide to Bookkeeping for Freelancers Part 1
In part one of this two-article series on freelance business finances, we will focus on businesses that are just starting out. If you’ve been in the game for a while,…
Escaping Upwork: How and Why You Should Move out of Marketplaces
Marketplaces seem like they’re giving you a great deal. They promise to take the uncertainty out of running a freelance business. Where there once was nobody to pitch to, sites…
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[Video] This freelancer almost lost out on *9 new leads a month* (!!!!) due to premature “scaffolding”
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[Video] 3 Skills to Build Before You Go Freelance
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Should You Be Focusing on *Finding Clients* or *Having Them Find You*?
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[Video] The Solution for the "Feast or Famine Freelancer"
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[Video] How to get clients as a new freelancer (WITHOUT Upwork or other marketplaces)
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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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Guide to Bookkeeping for Freelancers Part 1
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Escaping Upwork: How and Why You Should Move out of Marketplaces
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Bringing Back The "Be Your Own Consultant Challenge"
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What Does It Mean To Be A Freelancer?
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Is Becoming A Freelancer Right For You?
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Forget About Time Management!
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The Ultimate Guide To Starting A Freelancing Business (2024 Edition)
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Should You Ever Work For Free?
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How Freelancers Can Kickstart Their Audience
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How To Prepare Yourself To Quit Your Job And Go Freelance
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Is Selling Your Services On Fiverr Worth It?
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3 Easy Steps To Finding Your First Client