Category: Freelancer | Creative Copywriting

12 ways of how to stay productive when freelance work slows

2 Comments / Challenge, Freelancer / By Peta Delahunty

As a freelancer, I have times where life is going at formula one speed and I almost forget to
breathe, and then all of a sudden – the brakes go on! You’d think having some downtime
would be great but as a freelancer, it just gives you more time to panic – where’s the next
paycheck coming from? Am I ever going to get work again? Then the imagination goes into
hyperdrive, and before you know in your mind your business has collapsed and you are
homeless and destitute!

When to say the dreaded word ‘No’ to a client!

8 Comments / Challenge, Freelancer / By Peta Delahunty

Anyone who handles clients on a daily basis will know that dealing with their needs can be
challenging. Often we over deliver to show goodwill and strengthen our relationship with
them, however, we need to ensure that we don’t give away huge amounts of our precious
time and expertise for free and even lose the respect of the client.

How to stay connected as a lonely freelancer

Connections, Copywriting, Freelance, Freelance copywriting, Freelancer / By Peta Delahunty

Having worked in busy offices, I understand the social benefits of being in close proximity to colleagues. Whether you are discussing the latest episode of Game of Thrones at the coffee machine, bouncing ideas regarding a client or celebrating a birthday, these can be welcome distractions in your working day. There are even colleagues who cross the boundaries of work and become life-long friends beyond the confines of the office.

Can you really escape on holiday as a freelancer?

Copywriting, Freelancer, Uncategorized / By Peta Delahunty

The reason we become freelancers is to be our own boss, to set our own hours and have the flexibility we crave. This makes it sound almost bohemian. But as much as freelancing gives you a sense of freedom from the shackles of a corporate office, it throws up issues when you decide that you need a complete break. Well, it would if you are able to relax and switch off. The last thing you want are clients contacting you all hours and, god forbid, interrupting that mojito on the beach!

Your ultimate cheat sheet to being a great networker

Comfort Zone, Freelancer / By Peta Delahunty

Does walking into a room of strangers terrify you? For most it is up there with cold calling on the uncomfortable scale. Yet with statistics showing that 70% of professional’s value face-to-face networking over online interaction, we cannot avoid it! Despite the wonders of technology there is no technology that can replace that in-person networking.