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How freelancers can respond to crisis in a proactive way
by Robyn Roste Freelancing at the best of times is a careful balance of optimism, drive and risk. So when a crisis, like a global pandemic and looming economic recession, hits, this balance is upended, thrusting freelancers into limbo where everything is uncertain, leaving us desperate for stability. At the outset of any traumatic event, […]
Webinar: Digital Marketing for Freelancers
Marketing your services has undergone a sea change since the turn of the century: it’s digital, it’s everywhere, and it’s changing almost daily. New platforms, new tools, new ways of doing things. Do any of the traditional rules apply? Let’s ask our very own experts. We’re putting this panel together as this is being written. […]
Webinar: The Business of Travel Media
It’s not all fine dining and glamour. But if you like to write and you yearn to travel, why not turn travel media into your niche? Our experts will walk you through what it takes to make a success of it, from a personal and a business point of view. Come with your questions for […]
5 financial resolutions freelancers should make for the New Year
This article about New Year’s resolutions for freelancers is written by Vanessa Chiasson, a freelance writer based in Ottawa who specializes in travel and human interest stories. December is a quintessential time to ponder what New Year’s resolutions might make your shortlist. While it’s fun to commit to reading more books or trying new food, […]
Taking time off when you’re a freelancer
by Robyn Roste As a freelancer, taking time off from work can be a scary thought. What if an inquiry comes in while you’re away and you miss out on a great opportunity? What if there’s a client emergency and you let them down? And what if you go on vacation and then have no […]
8 strategic tips for taking time off as a solopreneur
The holiday season can feel different when you’re self-employed. While friends with salaried jobs talk about their “time off,” self-employed workers often wonder if they can afford to take a good long break. But freelancers need to rest, relax and change gears as much as everyone else. Here are some tips on how to make sure you get all the “down time” you need.
Ways freelancers can diversify their income
Many people are drawn to freelancing because of the lifestyle and career freedom it affords. However, the lack of stability can be stressful. During the pandemic and following economic uncertainty, some freelancers have watched their work shift or outright disappear, prompting an urgent need to find new ways to earn an income. Even those who […]
Freelancer Checklist: 6 Tips to End the Year in Style
Year-end is an opportunity to rest, relax and reconnect with friends and family, and we usually have plenty of time to do this as most of our clients are also on holiday. But before you pop the cork on your New Year’s Eve champagne, ensure you’ve taken care of these small but essential year-end tasks.
Webinar: The Freelancer Starter Kit
This is the Canadian Freelance Guild’s biggest event ever with six panelists and a moderator with a broad range of freelance skills, expertise, and experience: writers, authors, teachers, journalists, marketers, a magazine editor, a publisher, and an audio-video producer. They’re gathering for a weekend workshop to show you what’s in the Freelancer Starter Kit: the […]
Webinar: Author Julie Barlow and Going Solo
Whether you’re only thinking about the freelance life, have already taken the plunge or were pushed into the deep end, ‘Going Solo’ can help you make sense of the murky waters that represent modern-day solopreneurs. The subtitle of Julie’s newest book says it all: “Everything you need to start your business and succeed as your […]
