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How to grow your business through the power of partnerships

A healthy business partnership can help you reach new audiences and bring in more leads. Learn what to look for in a partner, where to find them, and how to start building a mutually beneficial relationship.

25 NOVEMBER 2021

Advice

How to build your first freelance marketing strategy

There are so many options when it comes to marketing your freelance business, it can be hard to know where to start. So we spoke with some freelancing pros to get their tips on building a successful marketing strategy.

18 NOVEMBER 2021

We’re helping to fund carbon removal technology

Regardless of size, location or industry, every organisation has a responsibility to minimise their carbon footprint. A commitment to reversing environmental decline and towards climate recovery must be made.

12 November, 2021

Getting Started

The simple business plan for freelancers

If you want to make a career out of freelancing, a business plan can help you stay focused and prepare for growth.

11 NOVEMBER 2022

Tips

8 Instagram marketing techniques for freelancers and small businesses

‍Is Instagram a viable lead-generation tool for freelancers? For many, the answer is yes. But how do you go about attracting and collecting quality leads? Here are some proven Instagram marketing strategies to boost your lead generation efforts.

5 NOVEMBER 2021

Webinar

Freelance Legends: Lessons from the first 12 months of freelancing

Wouldn’t it be nice to look into a crystal ball and see what your first year of freelancing would be like? We have the next best thing—a conversation with three successful freelancers who reflect on the lessons they’ve learned over their first 12 months.

26 OCTOBER 2021

Getting Started

How to make an awesome freelancer website (examples included)

Your website is a lot like your storefront—it’s where you want to drive potential leads to give them more information about your services, your experience, and style. Follow this guide to make sure your freelance website has all of the right elements.

22 OCTOBER 2021

Freelancing

Is meeting clients for coffee tax deductible?

If you buy your client coffee, can you write it off as tax deductible? What about petrol? Or your AirBNB when visiting a client? Let’s look at some of these grey areas a bit closer to prepare for tax time.

18 OCTOBER 2021

LinkedIn for Freelancers 3: Using the platform to grow your business

Central to developing the right relationships and finding opportunities is how you network, market, and promote yourself. Having a LinkedIn presence is a solid start, but if you use the platform consistently, you can build an audience and let the leads come to you.

15 SEPTEMBER 2021

LinkedIn for Freelancers 2: How to find leads for your business

In Part 1 of this series, we covered the reasons why freelancers use LinkedIn, and some tips on how to get started on the platform. Now, let’s go a step deeper and discuss how freelancers can find leads through LinkedIn.

23 August 2021