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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...

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Design The Perfect Work-Life Balance

Balancing your work and life is an important aspect in running a successful business. But how can you lead a healthy life and stay on top of your small business needs as well? A good way to go about this is: to treat your life like project, as if you’ve just received a brief from the client. How? Start by setting personal and professional goals, to give yourself focus and direction, which will help you make better life decisions. Think about who you are, what you want, and what’ll make you the happiest.Understand hierarchy and importance. Decide which goals take priority/more involvement from you, and what steps you need to take to reach those goals.Now the hard work; creating balance so...

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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 ...

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The Best Advice You’ll Ever Hear

People keep searching for different ways to get more exposure on social media; finding creative ways to get more followers, clicks, and likes. Those people have forgotten their ‘Why’; the reason they started this business in the first place. Here’s some of the best freelance business advice we heard: Not to sound cliche, but Just Do it! Stop asking people if you should start your business, and just go for it. There’s no time like the present.Remember to mainly do this for yourself, because trying to appeal to all crowds never works, and it’ll only make you miserable.Look outside your social circle to get real exposure. Talk to magazines, websites, and other people whose work you admire. Don’t engage your followers....

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Compete with Large Businesses

You have plenty to offer that large companies aren’t ready to provide, and you distinguish yourself by using a few helpful strategies. Begin with these steps: Pursue your niche. Big companies try to do everything, you should do the opposite. Think about what your ideal customer needs and focus your services to fill those needs, and you will land more work from clients. Get personal. As a freelancer, you can directly address your clients’ needs from the beginning of the project to establish long-term trust and loyalty. Show flexibly. Most clients choose to hire freelancers because they are fixable expert professionals. Tailor your service scope and price based on each project. Build a reliable network. Word of mouth recommendation is the...

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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 ...

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Think BIG for Your Small Business

Your business may be small, but it is big enough to experiment, break rules and innovate. Don’t stand in your own way; be brave enough to create new possibilities.Teamup Team How? These steps will help: Look forward. Think about your future; what problem is your business solving, how has it changed? Having a problem to solve will drive your business, and keeping the big picture in mind will help you focus and not worry about small details. Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist (Picasso said that). Having knowledge about what you are doing will help you make better decisions. Knowing the basics will help you break rules and create something new.Think big, but start...

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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. ...

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Contract Mistakes to Avoid

Many freelancers are afraid of writing contracts, and so they avoid it. Trust us, that is the worst thing to do!  A good contract protects you and your work, shows the client how professional you are, and eases communication.Teamup Team When writing a contract stick to the basics, use clear language, set your main terms, and please AVOID these mistakes: Listing only deliverables. Tell the client 'what you offer' instead of 'what they get' (ex.' 3 logo concept options', instead 'new logo')Not offering 'add-on' options. Most clients need more than what they ask for, make sure your contract anticipates those needs.Not asking for payment. Include how you want the client to pay you (50% upfront, or in full...

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How to Set & Negotiate Prices

Being your own boss is an empowering thing. It can feel overwhelming sometimes, which is why preparation is key for a smooth-sailing business. And the first step is to set your price rates. How do you do that?First, consider a few relevant factors; the industry, market, and desired income. Then set a minimum hourly rate, and multiply that by the expected number of working hours for each project. Once you know your rates by heart, you will feel more confident to present it to the client. But keep in mind: Present a rate that is slightly higher than the one you want, because the client will always negotiate.It's okay to agree to a lower budget as long as the price is not under...

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