{"id":5380,"date":"2012-08-16T12:58:27","date_gmt":"2012-08-16T12:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/?p=5380"},"modified":"2012-08-16T12:58:27","modified_gmt":"2012-08-16T12:58:27","slug":"20-essential-articles-for-freelancers-web-creatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heartinternet.uk\/blog\/20-essential-articles-for-freelancers-web-creatives\/","title":{"rendered":"20 essential articles for freelancers and web creatives"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

Read on for fantastic tips on freelancing strategies, small business success, and communicating effectively with clients.<\/p>\n

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Freelance guidelines for getting paid on time<\/a><\/h4>\n

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Freelance guidelines for getting paid on time<\/a><\/p>\n

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How to make successful projects with a “free” business model<\/h4>\n

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How to make successful projects with a “free” business model<\/p>\n

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How seasonal factors can influence your business<\/a><\/h4>\n

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How seasonal factors can influence your business<\/a><\/p>\n

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How to be more productive as a freelance web developer<\/a><\/h4>\n

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How to be more productive as a freelance web developer<\/a><\/p>\n

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Budgeting tips for freelancers<\/a><\/h4>\n

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Budgeting tips for freelancers<\/a><\/p>\n

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3 steps to avoiding the wrong clients<\/a><\/h4>\n

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3 steps to avoiding the wrong clients<\/a><\/p>\n

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What to include in a contract<\/a><\/h4>\n

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What to include in a contract<\/a><\/p>\n

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The art of freelance customer service<\/a><\/h4>\n

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The art of freelance customer service<\/a><\/p>\n

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How to lose your clients<\/h4>\n

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How to lose your clients<\/p>\n

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5 marketing tips for freelance designers<\/a><\/h4>\n

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5 marketing tips for freelance designers<\/a><\/p>\n

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How to spot terrible client business ideas<\/a><\/h4>\n

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How to spot terrible client business ideas<\/a><\/p>\n

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The designer’s guide to bartering<\/a><\/h4>\n

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The designer’s guide to bartering<\/a><\/p>\n

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Keys to better client communication<\/a><\/h4>\n

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Keys to better client communication<\/a><\/p>\n

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How to work better with freelance clients<\/h4>\n

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How to work better with freelance clients<\/p>\n

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10 tips for successful freelancing<\/a><\/h4>\n

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10 tips for successful freelancing<\/a><\/p>\n

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Advice for a freelance career<\/h4>\n

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Advice for a freelance career<\/p>\n

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You (the designer) and I (the client) make a team<\/a><\/h4>\n

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You (the designer) and I (the client) make a team<\/a><\/p>\n

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How web developers can break into freelancing<\/a><\/h4>\n

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How web developers can break into freelancing<\/a><\/p>\n

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Finding work as a freelance graphic designer<\/a><\/h4>\n

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Finding work as a freelance graphic designer<\/a><\/p>\n

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8 contract clauses you should never be without<\/h4>\n

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8 contract clauses you should never be without<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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