20 essential articles for freelancers and web creatives | Heart Internet Blog – Focusing on all aspects of the web

Whether you’re a seasoned freelancer or just thinking about heading into self-employment, you can never read too much around the topic. Issues such as pricing, finding clients and promoting your business are the key elements of success, and we’ve put together a selection of articles to help you make crucial decisions and learn from the pros.

Read on for fantastic tips on freelancing strategies, small business success, and communicating effectively with clients.

Freelance guidelines for getting paid on time

Freelance guidelines for getting paid on time

How to make successful projects with a “free” business model

How to make successful projects with a “free” business model

How seasonal factors can influence your business

How seasonal factors can influence your business

How to be more productive as a freelance web developer

How to be more productive as a freelance web developer

Budgeting tips for freelancers

Budgeting tips for freelancers

3 steps to avoiding the wrong clients

3 steps to avoiding the wrong clients

What to include in a contract

What to include in a contract

The art of freelance customer service

The art of freelance customer service

How to lose your clients

How to lose your clients

5 marketing tips for freelance designers

5 marketing tips for freelance designers

How to spot terrible client business ideas

How to spot terrible client business ideas

The designer’s guide to bartering

The designer’s guide to bartering

Keys to better client communication

Keys to better client communication

How to work better with freelance clients

How to work better with freelance clients

10 tips for successful freelancing

10 tips for successful freelancing

Advice for a freelance career

Advice for a freelance career

You (the designer) and I (the client) make a team

You (the designer) and I (the client) make a team

How web developers can break into freelancing

How web developers can break into freelancing

Finding work as a freelance graphic designer

Finding work as a freelance graphic designer

8 contract clauses you should never be without

8 contract clauses you should never be without

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