Can Freelancing Be a Full-Time Career? Things you should know about freelancing full-time There are a lot of talks these days about the “gig economy” and how more and more people are finding work as freelancers. Finding time to work on your freelancing business can be challenging when working a full-time job. You may…
How To Start Freelancing (With No Experience) Begin a freelance career without prior experience by following these steps Trying to start freelancing without experience might be a challenge, but it’s one that comes with plenty of benefits. Lacking experience doesn’t mean you’re lacking in talent, and if you’re clever in your approach, you can…
How to Create a Freelance Portfolio Creating a freelance portfolio that will impress your clients More and more, the gig economy is growing and new potential clients are coming out of the woodwork. Not only this, but the number of experienced freelancers is growing too. Having a top-notch portfolio will help you stand out…
How to Secure More Freelance Work Here’s how to successfully increase your freelance workload Raising the bar So, you’ve been freelancing for a little while and you’re ready to upscale your operation. That’s great news, we’re here to help get you started. In this article, we’re going to share some tips that will enable…
How to Be an Active Listener for Your Customers Make sure your customers are heard with these techniques Keep an ear out If you have ever lent a helping hand to your friend when they are struggling with something in their lives, you know what I am talking about. Having someone to listen to…
How to Avoid Being Exploited as a Freelancer Prevent difficult situations with help from our experienced professionals Are you letting yourself be exploited? Taking a departure from your usual 9-5 job and nose diving into the world of freelancing can be scary and might not be everyone’s cup of tea. You could be harbouring…
How to Spot a Good Client Signs that your client is going to be a joy to work with Working on your perception When you are a freelancer, it’s important that you develop a good know-how about people, most particularly their motives when it comes to working with you. Just knowing how to spot…
How to Prepare for a Professional Event Getting ready for National Freelancer’s Day 2022 The event National Freelancers Day will take place on 16 June, and IPSE are hosting a virtual event to celebrate freelancers. The event also provides an opportunity for self-employed people to plan the next steps and discuss the benefits of…
How to Make Money Online for Graduates Learn the trade and get paid – finding your niche as a graduate Working and earning money online allows you to have a flexible schedule, be self-employed, and reach a global market. Know your options So, you’re looking to earn money online? Well, there are numerous…
Graduation 2022: What’s Next? Why freelancing is a grad idea for you So, you’re approaching graduation and thinking (or worrying) about the next steps for you? This is one of the most stressful times for graduates – completing exams and assessments while planning for a career. It’s also typical that the application and interview…