Finance Tips
In these posts, we share some tips to manage the financial side of freelancing. Find out how to use invoices, pay your taxes, and more.
5 Financial Planning Tips for Freelancers
5 Financial Planning Tips for Freelancers
Nov 28, 2022
As a new freelancer, planning your finances can be daunting. But with proper execution, it doesn’t have to be that stressful! Today’s post will walk you through five helpful financial planning tips: Monitor Your Income and Expenses Having a visual record of your income and expenses is key to knowing where you stand financially. It […]
Freelance Tips: Digital Payment Methods for Freelancers
Freelance Tips: Digital Payment Methods for Freelancers
Nov 20, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, you’ll likely be working with multiple clients at once. It’s up to you to make sure they all pay you! Once you send your invoice, there are a few payment methods that freelancers can use to get paid. Learn more about the pros and cons of digital payment methods for freelancers […]
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When Should You Raise Your Rates as a Freelance Proofreader?
Sep 30, 2021
Freelance proofreading allows you to choose when to give yourself a pay rise. But raising your freelance rates can seem intimidating. You work hard to keep your clients happy and risk losing them if you raise your rates unexpectedly. In this post, we’ll cover when you should raise your rates as a freelance proofreader, and […]
Freelance Tips: What to Include in a Proofreading Invoice
Aug 19, 2021
So you’ve finished proofreading a document for your client and the time has come for them to pay you. To request payment, you’ll need to prepare an invoice and send it to them. We know that this can be unfamiliar territory for a lot of new freelancers. So, in this post, we’re going to take […]
5 Tips to Help You Save Money as a Freelance Proofreader
Aug 15, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, you’re completely in charge of your work and lifestyle, including your finances. And unless you have an accountant, you may need to regularly evaluate where you can cut back on spending to make your earnings go further. In this post, we cover five tips to help you save money as a […]
Freelance Tips: How to Get Paid as a Freelance Proofreader
Aug 14, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, you rely on your clients for your income. But how can you ensure that you’ll be paid fairly and on time? In this post, we’ll look at how to get paid as a freelance proofreader. We’ll take you through the different payment schedules you can offer and how to choose the […]
5 Budgeting Tips for Freelance Proofreaders
Jul 29, 2021
Becoming a freelance proofreader can bring you freedom and flexibility, but this can also make it difficult to stick to a budget. Luckily, we’ve got some budgeting tips to help you stay on top of your finances and put money aside into savings: Make sure you keep track of exactly how much you’ve earned each […]
5 Tax Tips for Freelance Proofreaders
Apr 01, 2021
We love the freedom of freelancing, but it does mean you need to keep track of your own finances. And mastering your taxes can be daunting if you’re new to self-employment. With that in mind, though, we’ve come up with five simple tax tips for freelance proofreaders: Research the basics of self-employment tax laws in […]
Freelance Tips: How to Keep Track of Your Finances
Freelance Tips: How to Keep Track of Your Finances
Aug 13, 2020
From sorting your taxes to irregular pay, keeping track of your finances as a freelance proofreader can be a challenge. But solid money management is a vital part of freelancing. And with this in mind, we’ve compiled a few tips to make managing your finances a little less intimidating (and a little less time consuming, […]
Freelance Tips: What to Do When a Client Won't Pay
Freelance Tips: What to Do When a Client Won't Pay
May 21, 2020
As a freelance proofreader, we hope your clients all pay promptly and in full. However, many freelancers do encounter clients who delay payment or ignore invoices.