Finance

The Biggest Pricing Mistake You Can Make

There is a devastating pricing mistake that almost every freelancer has made. (Me included.)
Here’s what typically happens.
Say a potential new client calls you. She is the marketing director of a large company and has a project she wants you to quote on. It’s right up your alley. You’re excited! You want the work. And, if [...]

How to Get Paid Quickly on Every Project

If there’s one thing every freelancer absolutely hates, it’s waiting to get paid for your work.
There’s nothing worse than going weeks on end without a check and watching your bank account balance nosedive as the bills and expenses keep rolling in.
Many just accept this as part of the freelancing game.  I know I used to. [...]

How Much Did You Earn Today?

The garbageman who picks up my trash every Thursday morning has an advantage over me. He knows exactly how much he’s going to make that day. All he has to do is show up and do the work. When he goes home at night, he knows he’s earned a paycheck.
Not me. As a freelancer, I [...]

How to Avoid the Payment Nightmare

Ever struggle to get paid? Ever have to deal with a slow-paying client?
For some freelancers, this is a constant struggle. Cash flow is a problem. And the time they spend collecting money is time they can’t use for billable work. A double whammy!
Aside from picking good clients, there are simple things you can do to [...]