by Lizzie | 21st January 2021 | Find clients, Freelancing
Ever wondered how to get freelance clients through referrals? You’re not alone. Let’s set the scene: You’ve just finished up a project. The dust has settled, the money’s in your bank account, and you’ve got a wave of fresh inspiration....
by Lizzie | 23rd October 2020 | Find clients, Freelancing
Today, I’ve got a great post for you from fellow freelancer Nathan all about finding freelance clients on Twitter. His personal story is a great reminder that clients can be found anywhere… Have you ever wondered how you can make money off Twitter as a...
by Lizzie | 11th August 2020 | Find clients, Freelancing
Freelance lead generation is one of the main sticking points for new freelancers. The act of finding prospects and nurturing them until they eventually hire you isn’t an easy task – especially if you don’t even know where to start. The best results I’ve had from...
by Lizzie | 28th July 2020 | Freelancing, Start freelancing
If you don’t know where to even start when it comes to finding freelance jobs online, you’re not alone! In fact, the number one question I get from readers and students is “where can I find clients?!”. It’s a great question. The internet is a huge place, after all,...
by Lizzie | 10th July 2020 | Freelancing
Earlier this month, I had the chance to chat to Brandon Williams, the founder of 55 Media Group, a multicultural digital ad agency with broad expertise across content, partnerships, and advocacy. The focus of the agency is very much on building multicultural equity....
by Lizzie | 2nd July 2020 | Freelancing
When I was younger I desperately wanted to be a writer, but I thought it was impossible to get paid to write. Spending my days pouring words out onto a sheet of paper and actually getting cold, hard cash (or cold, hard figures in my bank account) was the dream, but I...
by Lizzie | 1st July 2020 | Freelancing
Hey guys, Lizzie here! This week I’ve got a treat for you. I’m handing the blog over to Maxine Harrison, a freelance writer who is here to share her story and offer some tips and advice to Black freelancers. About Maxine: Maxine is a freelance writer with...
by Lizzie | 18th May 2020 | Find clients, Freelancing
Are you aiming for a monthly income target? Just want to add a couple more clients to your roster? Looking for inspiration about new ways to find potential leads? I got you. Sometimes we just want to land a few more contracts to hit our goals, whether they’re personal...
by Lizzie | 20th April 2020 | Find clients, Freelancing
It’s such a weird time, right? Just over a month ago, we could freely go outside, go to the pub or a restaurant, and meet with friends and family we didn’t live with. Now, we can’t do those things. But things seem to have balanced out to a new normal, and I’m trying...
by Lizzie | 7th January 2020 | Freelancing
Towards the end of 2019, I noticed a common theme crop up amongst my students and readers. Contrary to popular belief, the biggest struggle freelancers face isn’t landing their first client or getting paid more, it’s actually finding high quality clients that value...
by Lizzie | 29th October 2019 | Freelancing, Raise Your Rates
If you want to raise your freelance rates, there’s no better time than the start of a new year. January 1st is always an exciting time. It brings that heady sense of hope that comes with anything “new” and makes us feel like anything is possible. But next year isn’t...
by Lizzie | 11th April 2019 | Find clients, Freelancing
I know, I know: cold pitching is all the rage at the moment. The reasoning behind it is sound. I mean, how are people supposed to know about your business if they don’t know about it? Pitching gives you the chance to land directly in the inboxes of dreamy clients and...