Category: Freelancing

Freelancing

Be multiskilled.

Ranjani, June 24, 2020June 10, 2023

I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m mediocre at many things.

Freelancing

Learn to talk about yourself.

Ranjani, June 23, 2020June 10, 2023

If “hey, what do you do?” stumps you, you’re in the wrong business.

Freelancing

Why I don’t do free trials anymore.

Ranjani, June 21, 2020June 10, 2023

Those who ask for free trials are generally those who don’t care. They don’t want to bear any risk. They don’t want to invest in a relationship. They are not willing to participate as equal partners to make this project work.

Freelancing

How many hours does it take to write 8 pages of website copy?

Ranjani, June 17, 2020June 10, 2023

Well, it goes without saying that if you can avoid it, don’t charge by the hour. But the larger point I’m making here is: It takes so much longer to do something than you think it does.

Freelancing

Invest in backup.

Ranjani, June 16, 2020June 10, 2023

Identify everything you ‘need’ to continue your freelance career undisturbed, and invest in backup for them all.

Freelancing

Prioritise your needs.

Ranjani, June 15, 2020June 10, 2023

When your list feels out of control and too many things scream for your attention, put them aside. And think about what you want. That’s your priority.

Freelancing

Nothing is truly urgent.

Ranjani, June 14, 2020June 10, 2023

If a customer tells you they needed something yesterday, laugh. Because it’s a joke. Everyone knows that you can’t get things done in the past.

Freelancing

Mind your business.

Ranjani, June 12, 2020June 10, 2023

If you feel like you’re doing SO MUCH work, but the bank balance doesn’t reflect it — here’s something that can help.

Freelancing

On second thought.

Ranjani, June 9, 2020June 10, 2023

Have you ever made a decision under some kind of pressure and later realised you don’t want to do what you agreed to?

Freelancing

Always have an exit plan.

Ranjani, June 6, 2020June 10, 2023

So, to end the work engagement without ruining the relationship with the client, and the one who referred you to the client, is a skill you absolutely need.