Learn about Freelancing

Build a successful freelancing career with the help of these tutorials. Learn how to find clients, set rates, manage projects, and make more money.
  1. How to Get the Best Clients for You as a Freelance Creative (Client Warning Signs & More)

    How to Get the Best Clients for You as a Freelance Creative (Client Warning Signs & More)

    Tutorial Beginner

    As a creative freelancer I find it difficult to know how to find clients. Establishing yourself with a solid group of paying clients takes time and a lot of...

  2. What Is Scope Creep? How to Avoid It as a Freelance Creative Professional

    What Is Scope Creep? How to Avoid It as a Freelance Creative Professional

    Tutorial Beginner

    Scope creep has negative consequences on your workload, mental health, and client relationships. Learn how to avoid scope creep and manage it with these...

  3. 11 Questions Interviewers Can't Ask (What Creative Professionals Need to Know)

    11 Questions Interviewers Can't Ask (What Creative Professionals Need to Know)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Are you looking for employment as a creative professional? Are you wondering what questions are illegal to ask in an interview. Here are some resources to help.

  4. 9 Tips for Filing Taxes (As a Web Design Freelancer)

    9 Tips for Filing Taxes (As a Web Design Freelancer)

    Tutorial Beginner

    It doesn’t matter if it’s your first time filing taxes as a freelancer or your tenth. It’s something we all wish was easier. In this post, we’ll look at 9...

  5. Get Your First 3 Paying Clients as a New Freelancer

    Get Your First 3 Paying Clients as a New Freelancer

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, we walk you through the steps to land your first three. These are clients who value you and are willing to pay for your services. Also,...

  6. Preparing for Client Negotiations: The Complete Guide

    Preparing for Client Negotiations: The Complete Guide

    Tutorial Beginner

    Negotiating isn’t about saying magic words—yet many freelancers approach client negotiation with either fear or distaste. Using this step-by-step guide,...

  7. How to Turn Small Projects Into Long-Term Work

    How to Turn Small Projects Into Long-Term Work

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Most of the time, freelancers are brought on just to work on a project—a website redesign, a new logo, a mobile app—and then the apparent need for them...

  8. Freelance Consultant's Guide to Client Interviews (Questions + Process)

    Freelance Consultant's Guide to Client Interviews (Questions + Process)

    Tutorial Intermediate

    For freelance consultants, interviews take place with every new client you bring in. This means you should know things like how to give a good first...

  9. A Freelancer's Guide to Effective Budgeting

    A Freelancer's Guide to Effective Budgeting

    Tutorial Beginner

    Freelance incomes can fluctuate a lot from month to month, making it difficult to plan. Learn how to construct a rock-solid budget that accounts for ups and...

  10. How Freelancers Can Close the Deal—Without Seeming Too Pushy

    How Freelancers Can Close the Deal—Without Seeming Too Pushy

    Tutorial Beginner

    Do you have a potential client who just can't seem to make up their mind? Have you done everything you can to close the deal? Freelancers need to learn how...

  11. Entrepreneur or Freelancer: What's the Difference?

    Entrepreneur or Freelancer: What's the Difference?

    Tutorial Beginner

    Are you an entrepreneur? Or are you a freelancer? Is there a difference? Find the answers to these questions and more in this helpful article.

  12. How to Create a Healthier Home Office

    How to Create a Healthier Home Office

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Could your home office be hurting your health? The wrong set up could affect your posture, your weight, and even increase your stress. In this tutorial,...