Author: Stephanie Whalley

So you know you need to have a contract to give out to your clients, but where do you start? Writing something as formal as a contract might seem a bit odd for someone freelancing from home.

No, I’m not struggling with my spelling or suggesting you abandon your graphics tablet and buy a wooden stand-up affair unless that’s already your preferred artistic equipment.

As a freelancer, one of your aims should be to increase the value, and therefore price, of your services. This will help you build and grow your business into something that functions with more stability and potential.

You may have been hearing that a lot of people now have side gigs that they keep on the side of their day job.

Getting paid on time is unfortunately never a guarantee for freelancers. Sometimes clients forget or regard freelancers as not a priority when it comes to their list of people to pay.

Working out your fee can be an awkward process, you’re never sure if you’re setting it too low or high and there are no real guidelines to help you.

Pensions are often last on the list of things for freelancers to pay attention to. In the beginning, you’re more concerned with getting clients and making your business sustainable.

As a freelancer, you should always be looking for new ways to expand your business and make money.

Freelancers are often known as lone wolves. Sometimes it can be lonely not having colleagues but there’s nothing to stop you from collaborating with another freelancer.

Turning down work, especially in the beginning must seem unthinkable if you struggle to get clients. However, there are some times when you’re better off without that client on your list.