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When Building Your Business, Why & How You Build It Matter
When Building Your Business, Why & How You Build It Matter
This is a guest post from Harpoon user, Jason Scott Montoya, as a part of a short series outlining his experiences getting up and running…
Jason Montoya
May 31, 2017
The 2017 Outlook for Freelance Web Designers and Developers
The 2017 Outlook for Freelance Web Designers and Developers
Things have slowed down recently for some freelancers, and here’s how others are thriving
Ryan Battles
Feb 28, 2017
Join Us at the 2017 Freelance Business Success Summit [it’s FREE]
Join Us at the 2017 Freelance Business Success Summit [it’s FREE]
Join Me and 25+ other Industry Experts That Guide You Through Step-By-Step Starting Your Own Freelance Business With Success
Ryan Battles
Feb 25, 2017
As a freelance web designer, what client paperwork should I prepare?
As a freelance web designer, what client paperwork should I prepare?
…and the truth behind “Work for Hire” clauses
Ryan Battles
Feb 17, 2017
Do US-based web design freelancers need to pay taxes?
Do US-based web design freelancers need to pay taxes?
Um…yes, but never fear, here’s a guide!
Ryan Battles
Feb 14, 2017
What Is the Best Way to Get a Client to Pay after Months of past Due Invoices?
What Is the Best Way to Get a Client to Pay after Months of past Due Invoices?
From friendly emails to collections…how to get what’s due.
Ryan Battles
Feb 12, 2017
How to Win Larger Contracts as a Freelancer
How to Win Larger Contracts as a Freelancer
Employ these tactics, and your proposal will be irresistible.
Ryan Battles
Feb 10, 2017
Hourly or Project-Based Pricing?
Hourly or Project-Based Pricing?
I Recommend this Hybrid Approach
Ryan Battles
Feb 8, 2017
Tax Organization Tips for Freelancers
Tax Organization Tips for Freelancers
Because freelancers don’t have their taxes taken out of a paycheck automatically, it can be tempting to forget that how large a percentage…
Ryan Battles
Jan 25, 2017
Taxes for Freelancers in Canada
Taxes for Freelancers in Canada
GST? HST? PST? If you’re a freelancer based in Canada it can be challenging to make heads or tails of the different types of taxes you…
Harpoon
Jan 13, 2017
How to Respond to “Your Price is Too High”
How to Respond to “Your Price is Too High”
I recently had the opportunity to provide advice to a freelancer with a question that goes something like this:
Ryan Battles
Jan 12, 2017
How to Write a Winning Business Proposal
How to Write a Winning Business Proposal
…Plus a Sample Template
Ryan Battles
Jan 12, 2017
How to Quit Your Job and Become a Freelancer
How to Quit Your Job and Become a Freelancer
If quitting your job and becoming a freelancer was a simple as putting in your two weeks notice and setting up a home office, then this…
Ryan Battles
Jan 12, 2017
27+ Ways to Find Steady Freelance Income
27+ Ways to Find Steady Freelance Income
For many, especially those just starting out, finding high-quality freelance jobs can be one of the biggest challenges. Those who are most…
Ryan Battles
Jan 12, 2017
Set Freelancing Goals with a Personal Retreat
Set Freelancing Goals with a Personal Retreat
Taking regular personal retreats is one of the best habits you can develop to ensure the health of your freelance business.
Ryan Battles
Jan 12, 2017
Double Your Clients with this Freelancing Tip
Double Your Clients with this Freelancing Tip
How would you like to double the number of freelance clients for your business?
Ryan Battles
Jan 12, 2017
How Can I Attract More Freelance Clients?
How Can I Attract More Freelance Clients?
…preferably profitable ones
Ryan Battles
Jan 12, 2017
The Time I Bid Too Low and Lost the Job
The Time I Bid Too Low and Lost the Job
…because being cheap isn’t always a good thing
Ryan Battles
Jan 12, 2017
The Top 5 U.S. Cities for Freelancers
The Top 5 U.S. Cities for Freelancers
…and 3 that were far from making the cut
Ryan Battles
Jan 12, 2017
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