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May 31, 2018

How Brands and Business Owners Can Use a Project Management System to Work with Freelancers

If you’re looking for an easier way to find and manage freelancers who work on your team, a comprehensive project management system is your solution. As a brand or small business owner, you might not have it in your budget to hire someone fulltime, and your workload might not require them for 40 hours per week, either. If you’re looking to outsource a specific project, set of tasks or a short-term assignment, hiring an independent contractor or a few members on a team is a great option. But where do you start? First, the goal is to find a group…
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May 31, 2018

Personality Traits of an Efficient Task Manager

The right task management tool will help you streamline your job, but improving efficiency goes beyond stocking your tool kit with calendars and appointment reminder devices. Personality traits are just as important as the tools you use to help you manage your busy schedule. You should also assess your dominant personality traits and determine how you can leverage your natural tendencies for better task management. Personality traits can be easily discernible for some and perhaps a little harder to depict for others.  The common thread here is that we all have traits that are strong and ones that are weak.…
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Digital Nomad TipsFreedom EconomySpera News
May 29, 2018

The Art of the Pitch: Score Your Next Freelance Jobs with These 5 Tips

Mastering the perfect pitch for freelance jobs is a bit of an art form, one that can sometimes feel like an impossible task. What exactly are you supposed to include, anyway? While the official verdict may still be out on that, a few things are certain: You don’t want to come off as too desperate or ‘salesy,’ but you also want to convince a prospective client that you’re the perfect fit for the project. Striking that balance is key, and we have a few tips to help you do just that, ideally resulting in more gigs, more confidence in what…
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BusinessSpera News
July 15, 2016

How to Attract Clients Through Social Media

Creating an Online Presence as a Top Notch Freelancer The greatest challenge freelancers face as small business owners is developing a consistent funnel of clients, attracting new prospective clients into the fold and maintaining existing clients for long term partnership. Relying solely on job boards to substantiate your workflow as an outsourcing agent is both tedious and tiresome. While an important piece to the freelancer puzzle, long term entrepreneurial success in the content provision arena lays with developing a reputation as a top notch freelancer who clients proactively seek out. Creating a powerful online presence that attracts prospective clients through…
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July 14, 2016

How to Stay Focused as a Freelance Content Developer

Freelance management systems are like the extra pair of hands that every entrepreneur needs. When you’re trying to maximize your time to accomplish everything on your to-do list, freelance management systems can help you stay self-disciplined and organized. Time management apps and accounting software are just the beginning - keep reading for our advice on how to hone your focus. Simple Tips and Tricks to Maximize Your Time as a Content Developer Being your own boss has a whole host of perks that entice many motivated individuals to dive into life as a small business owner. The ability to select…
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July 13, 2016

Financial Tips for Freelance Content Developers

How to Make the Most of Your Money Responsible money management is rule number one for long-term entrepreneurial success. Freelancers are small business owners too, with profit and loss reports to run, budgets to create and careers to develop. If you’re considering entering the marketplace as a new freelance content developer, be sure to take note of the following financial tips to help you make the most of your money. GET HELP! While you may be an expert writer or a creative designer (or both!), it’s unlikely you are also an expert accountant or financial planner. Smart business owners identify…
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Spera News
February 1, 2016

Work-Life Balance – A Freelancer’s Blessing and Curse

Having a good work-life balance is one of the best and, at times, worst things about being a freelancer. I often have a hard time creating a separation between work and home, and working from home only makes it more challenging. Yes, I have a designated home office, and I have regular, dedicated office hours, but the temptation to sneak into my office in the evening and check emails, or get ahead for tomorrow is always there. In the back of my mind, I know that the more time I put in, the more money I will make, and unlike…
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Spera News
December 3, 2015

Working Capital for Freelancers: How It Can Help

Freelancers don’t operate in the same financial context as traditional small businesses do, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need resources and tools to help our business grow just like everybody else. While traditional financial institutions scramble to figure out how to stay relevant as we undergo a seismic shift in the way people work and make money, innovative financial technology companies are making it possible for freelancers like you and me to have what we need for success. A freelancer is, unequivocally, an entrepreneur. Self-made. Our products and services are the talents and passions we strive to make our…
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