Everyone knows that freelancing means an end to that predictable paycheck, but it’s easy to forget how many parts of your life really hinge on having a steady flow of income. My closest cousin is getting married soon and I’m not going to be attending her wedding. It was a decision I had to make […]
You Are Not Every Freelancer. It Is Not All In You.
*I ran across some beautiful pictures of Whitney Houston today and decided to try something…See if you can’t find all the Whitney Houston references in this post and leave them in the comments…there are 14…good luck! This post will help you with Phase 2 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download […]
It’s Skill Development Month At BlackFreelance!
As you might already know, every month at BlackFreelance, we rotate through six different focus areas to help keep your freelance career on a continuous path of improvement–and this month, we’re focusing on skill development and education! This is probably one of my favorite months since it’s a chance for new freelancers to practically hone […]
Your Support Network Probably Won’t Look Much Like That White Guy’s You Follow…
This post will help you with Phase 1 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! I ran into my youngest uncle yesterday. He stands a striking, but inviting 6’7″ and has always been nothing short of magical to me and my brother. He ordered suits from Japan and lived […]
How much time are you taking off over the holidays?
If you celebrate any holidays around this time of year, what are you doing to rest and recharge? I’m personally having a rough time completely breaking for some projects because for some reason, my clients always like to ramp things up around the end of the year. That said, I have told a couple that […]
Why You Should Always Set Client Expectations
A few years ago, an exhibit of King Tutankhamun’s tomb came to my area. I’ve been a fan of ancient Egypt since I was a kid, and the idea of getting to see some of the most well-known artifacts had me jumping to buy a ticket. I was HYPED the entire trip down and […]
Know Your Client Value…Preferably In Dollars (Free download!)
This post will help you with Phase 3 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! If we’re going to be honest, some clients matter more than others. Some keep the lights on, others just add on a little extra spending money. Some keep you engaged and interested with […]
The Key To Your Clients’ Happiness? This Simple Framework
If you’ve never gotten an email from a dissatisfied client…well…you want to keep things that way. Freelancers with positive, productive, payful (that’s going to be a word, at least for this post) relationships with their clients didn’t get that way by accident. Some of us are just naturals when it comes to keep clients happy, […]
December Is The Month To Keep Your Clients Happy!
As great as it was to focus on getting new clients last month, it’s time to take a step forward and focus on the freelance clients we already have. That’s why this month, most of the content and discussions here at BlackFreelance will be centered around topics to help you keep your freelance clients […]
5 Essential Points To Get Started On Bidding Sites
This post will help you with Phase 3 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! Most freelancers get their work through a mix of referrals, cold contact, and on bidding sites. If you talk to more experienced freelancers, you likely won’t hear too many kind words about them, […]