January 13, 2025
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January 04, 2025
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Beware the dip
An initial burst of work and interest in your freelancing can often proceed a dip in work, and recognising that periods of time where you're not working is part of freelancing for many.
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Keep on keeping on
Your first project is complete, but you're just getting started. Keep on top of marketing, lining up the next project, and developing your skills.
From Matthew & Shib
Happy New Year.
Shib and I have big ambitions for 2025 - it's the year of freelancing.support.
January 03, 2025
January 02, 2025
December 28, 2024
Task
Invoice immediately, once your project is delivered
Don't delay in raising your invoice, and make sure you follow the process to ensure you're paid on time.
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Keeping good records
You're required to keep good records of your income and expenses, both to help you report to HMRC, but also to manage your business.
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Get feedback and testimonials
Use the opportunity at the end of the first project to ask for feedback or testimonials, which you can use to learn from or in your marketing.
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Dealing with late payments
It's an unfortunate fact of freelancing that you'll most likely have to deal with late payments at some point. Doing everything you can to mitigate them in the first place is best, but understanding your rights and how to deal with late payers is also essential.
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Understanding what to put aside for tax and national insurance
Use the opportunity at the end of the first project to ask for feedback or testimonials, which you can use to learn from or in your marketing.
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Saving your money upon payment
It's worth putting your money aside after your received payment, so you're not tempted to spend it. We look at some of the options available to you.
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Reflect upon the experience of your first project
It's worthwhile taking a moment to reflect upon your first project - what worked well for you, what lessons you learned, what questions you have, and what things you might do differently next time.
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Create a "little worries" list.
Capture any concerns, questions or things you want to work on in a single place, so you can keep track of the small gaps and improvements you'd like to make over time.
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Create a "little wins" list.
Capture any positives, small achievements or progress you make - so you can look back, and easily see how you're getting on. And don't forget to celebrate and share the wins too!
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Celebrate this milestone.
Don't forge to celebrate this significant milestone - delivering and getting paid for your first freelance project - it's a huge win, and you deserve to be proud!
