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Synthia Salomon
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Make time for yourself. Charles Dickens wrote for 5 hours per day and then he went for long walks.
Freelancers don’t have a steady, predictable income. Work can dry up. Work can take ages to pay. You have to prioritize your finances and your deadlines. Practice saving up and be strategic when it comes to spending and taxes. Keep enough money to cover 6 months or expenses. Set up savings and sep. business accounts!
— Aug 13, 2020 12:51PM
Freelancers don’t have a steady, predictable income. Work can dry up. Work can take ages to pay. You have to prioritize your finances and your deadlines. Practice saving up and be strategic when it comes to spending and taxes. Keep enough money to cover 6 months or expenses. Set up savings and sep. business accounts!
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Synthia Salomon
is 70% done
Have a clear set of criteria.
You may have to turn some projects down.
Say yes to work that can lead to more business from a client. Is business slow? Are you running low on money? Choose businesses to work with in an upfront manner:
1) make clients feel valued
2) recommend other freelancers
3) encourage future business
*create an email template with a friendly opening. Build a good relationship (make or break).
— Aug 13, 2020 12:42PM
You may have to turn some projects down.
Say yes to work that can lead to more business from a client. Is business slow? Are you running low on money? Choose businesses to work with in an upfront manner:
1) make clients feel valued
2) recommend other freelancers
3) encourage future business
*create an email template with a friendly opening. Build a good relationship (make or break).
Synthia Salomon
is 40% done
What are you good at?
What worked really well throughout your career?
What are you passionate and skilled about? What skills do you still need?
Consider the lifestyle you are after.
Gather information.
What can you learn from people who are big on social media (influencers)? They gain followers by producing great content. Their viewers are loyal and respect them. Stand out by putting in effort in your presentation.
— Aug 13, 2020 12:31PM
What worked really well throughout your career?
What are you passionate and skilled about? What skills do you still need?
Consider the lifestyle you are after.
Gather information.
What can you learn from people who are big on social media (influencers)? They gain followers by producing great content. Their viewers are loyal and respect them. Stand out by putting in effort in your presentation.
Synthia Salomon
is 30% done
Are you an independent worker?
Gigs: freelance projects (short term, flexible)
*online platforms open to anyone with the right skills
Independent workers need practical advice to implement. The world of work is changing. Technology brought about completely new professions. We collaborate globally. There’s a lot of change. People are choosing flexible employment over full time jobs. With freedom comes more time.
— Aug 13, 2020 03:00AM
Gigs: freelance projects (short term, flexible)
*online platforms open to anyone with the right skills
Independent workers need practical advice to implement. The world of work is changing. Technology brought about completely new professions. We collaborate globally. There’s a lot of change. People are choosing flexible employment over full time jobs. With freedom comes more time.
