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How to Negotiate Like A Pro

Talking about payment is tricky, but it’s a necessary skill to have when talking to clients, especially as you land more freelance projects. Here’s how to negotiate like a pro: Check salary resources and networking sites to educate yourself about pricing. Websites like 99Designs, Freelancer’s Union, and W.A.G.E. Guide.Calculate how much you personally need to make a job worthwhile. Consider how much you need to break-even with business expenses.Don’t be first to put out a number, if you can avoid it. Listen to the client’s first, he/she might offer a higher rate. You can try to bargain up if the price is too low.Highlight the skills that are relevant to the job’s needs. Most clients are willing to pay more to...

Talking about payment is tric...

August 20, 2019

Resources

Seth Godin: Marketing Blog

The only way for a business to stand out is to stop advertising and start innovating. You have to be brave in your business’s process.Teamup Team Seth Godin is a professional speaker, writer, and marketing guru. We love Seth’s TED talks, and the short articles on his blog, where he gives great advice on how to tell a great story about your business, how to be remarkable, understanding effective marketing, and so much more. Check out Seth's blog to read more about marketing: https://seths.blog/ ...

The only way for a business t...

August 20, 2019

Business Tips

Mistakes to Avoid with Your First Client

Even the most experienced freelancer, with 5+ years in the industry, makes mistakes. The important thing is to learn from these mistakes, and set expectations for yourself as a freelance/small business. Teamup Team We'll help you with that right now, by pointing out a few mistakes some freelance businesses still make, for you to avoid: Not considering multiple factors when pricing projects; like the quality of your work, the type of client, the scope and deadline…etc.Not asking where the work will be seen; so you can work on the appropriate medium.Not factoring in the client’s existing resources; no need to start from scratch if you have a good foundation to build on.Not having in-person meetings; communicating digitally is easy, but there’s...

Even the most experienced fre...

August 20, 2019

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Lifelong Learning with Lynda.com

No matter where you are as a freelancer, or business, there is always more room to grow and enhance your practical work skills. A great resource to help you keep learning is: lynda.com (now called LinkedIn Learning) is the OG teaching tutorials, even before YouTube. With courses for variety of fields, and different instructors who are experts in their industry. ...

No matter where you are as a ...

August 20, 2019

Business Tips

Build A Portfolio for Your Business

No matter what can of business you have, showcasing your work is a priority. And the best way to do that is through an online platform. Teamup Team Keep in mind the following: Choose a hosting platform that is most suitable for your type of business. An Instagram page, or website hosts like Squarespace, Wix, and Adobe portfolio.Spend time to prepare and organize work samples. Your customers will ask you for what they see in your portfolio, so make sure to show your very best work!Word of mouth is a powerful thing, so make sure you collect testimonials from clients and customers. Good reviews attract new customers to your business.Always include a bio or an intro about your business. Something short and...

No matter what can of busines...

August 20, 2019

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Business Expert: Marie TV

Still, confused about what to do when it comes to running your business? We have a great resource for you to help you make your dream business a profitable reality: Youtube channel: MarieTv. Marie has an online course called B-School, and an active YouTube channel where she explores ideas, tools, and strategies to help you create a business and life you love. Her interviews are inspirational, and we love the advice she shares. Check out her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/marieforleo ...

Still, confused about what to...

August 20, 2019

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Start with Why: Simon Sinek book

If you were inspired by Simon Sinek's 'How Great Leaders Inspire' TED talks, you will appreciate his book, Start with Why. The talk is a great summary of the main points in the book, but if you would like to dive deeper and learn more about how to be an inspirational leader in your business, check out Simon's book, “Start with Why”. ...

If you were inspired by Simon...

August 20, 2019

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Start with Why: Simon Sinek Ted Talk

Most businesses think of what their product is, how they’re going to make it, and lastly, why people would buy it. Successful businesses start with why. This Ted talk by Simon Sinek will help you think the way inspirational leaders and successful business owners do. Click the link below to watch it: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en#t-251848 ...

Most businesses think of what...

August 20, 2019

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Learn with Skillshare

Developing a passion for learning is the surest way to grow and evolve as a business. We have a great resource to help you with that: skillshare.com Skillshare is a website of thousands of online classes in business, design, technology, and lifestyle. You can create a basic account and watch some classes for free! Keep an eye out for ‘original skillshare classes’, as those tend to have the best content quality. We recommend ‘freelance classes’ under the business category. ...

Developing a passion for lear...

August 19, 2019

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