Have a rainy day task list.
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Have a rainy day task list.
A rainy day task list is basically work that will keep you busy, while there is no one pushing you to do it.
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Don’t sign contracts you don’t agree to.
Most importantly, make the contract equal.
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Last step in a project isn’t payment. It’s testimonial.
When you ask for a testimonial, clients are forced to articulate their feelings about your work, which they might not have considered so far. You want that.
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Be multiskilled.
I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m mediocre at many things.
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Learn to talk about yourself. Clearly and confidently.
If “hey, what do you do?” stumps you, you’re in the wrong business.
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Why I don’t do free trials anymore.
Those who ask for free trials are generally those who don’t care. They don’t want to bear any risk. They don’t want to invest in a relationship. They are not willing to participate as equal partners to make this project work.
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How many hours does it take to write 8 pages of website copy?
Well, it goes without saying that if you can avoid it, don’t charge by the hour. But the larger point I’m making here is: It takes so much longer to do something than you think it does.
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Invest in backup.
Identify everything you ‘need’ to continue your freelance career undisturbed, and invest in backup for them all.
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Prioritise for your needs.
When your list feels out of control and too many things scream for your attention, put them aside. And think about what you want. That’s your priority.
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Nothing is truly urgent.
If a customer tells you they needed something yesterday, laugh. Because it’s a joke. Everyone knows that you can’t get things done in the past.