Friday Freelance Tips ✨

What actually goes into pricing a freelance project?

Hi Reader, Happy Friday! You might have noticed that there was no Friday Freelance Tips last week, and that's because I'm on the other side of the world in Australia. I'm flip-flopping between being WIDE AWAKE at random times of the night and wanting to go to bed at 6pm, so it's all fun and games. The best part is, I'm still working (a bit) while I'm here. I'm forever grateful to younger Lizzie for building a life where I can get on a plane with my laptop and work from LITERALLY the other...

6 days ago • 5 min read

Is your freelance niche on the chopping block?

Hi Reader, Happy Friday! I have been working like a maniac this week. I'm off to Australia on Monday and I'm trying to get as much client work wrapped up before I go so I can actually enjoy the sights. Juggling work and travel is always stressful, but I know that as soon as I land in the southern hemisphere I'm going to be SO PLEASED that past Lizzie busted her ass to get things done. P.S. This week on Instagram, I shared a fun Reel about freelance life. See it here. And don't forget to give...

20 days ago • 6 min read

You already have a personal brand (whether you like it or not)

Hi Reader, Happy Friday! Some days, freelancing feels like chasing five things at once and finishing none of them. You’ve got three half-written proposals, ten open tabs of “potential clients,” and a gnawing sense that you should be doing more. But here’s your reminder: doing less, more intentionally, often gets you further than sprinting in every direction. Clients aren't looking for the busiest freelancer. So, if today you close a few tabs and send one solid pitch instead of five rushed...

27 days ago • 4 min read

What they DON'T tell you about freelancing in 2025

Hi Reader, Happy Friday! Lately, I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to mistake movement for progress, especially in freelancing. We tick off tasks, post content, tweak websites, send cold DMs… but how often do we pause and ask, “Is any of this actually working the way I want it to?” Not just in terms of income, but energy, fulfillment, alignment? So here’s a small invitation for the weekend: Take ten quiet minutes to look at your freelance business like a client would. What would stand...

about 1 month ago • 6 min read

The moment I realised I’d built the wrong kind of success

Hi Reader, Happy Friday! I'm back from Barcelona and feeling refreshed. Hope you're all having a wonderful May (but seriously, HOW IS IT MAY?!). P.S. This week on Instagram, I got all in my feels sharing how it all started. See it here. And don't forget to give me a follow for regular tips and tricks! Simplify your bookkeeping FreshBooks is an easy-to-use billing, payments, and accounting platform that streamlines your bookkeeping and keeps you tax-time ready all year round. The ideal...

about 1 month ago • 4 min read

“Just charge more” is bad advice. Here’s why.

Hi Reader, Happy Friday! This week's edition of the Friday Freelance Tips is coming to you from Barcelona, my favourite city in the whole world! I'm on a work and play trip with Happy Freelancers, where we'll be doing some sightseeing, paddleboarding, eating, and, of course, a bit of work too. P.S. This week on Instagram, I shared how you can actually land retainer clients. See how here. And don't forget to give me a follow for regular tips and tricks! Simplify your bookkeeping FreshBooks is...

about 2 months ago • 4 min read

How personal branding helped me build a six-figure freelance business

Hi Reader, Happy Friday! This has been a very exciting week for me because I've finally had my bathroom renovated... no more looking into the loft while I have a bath (it's been 8 months with no ceiling 😬), and I'm off to Barcelona next week on a Happy Freelancers work + play retreat. Get me to the sun, sea, and sangria immediately! P.S. This week on Instagram, I shared how I landed my 3 newest clients. See how here. And don't forget to give me a follow for regular tips and tricks! Simplify...

about 2 months ago • 4 min read

Not all ghosted clients are gone forever

Hi Reader, Happy Friday! Is it me, or do things feel like they're picking back up again? They usually do after the start-of-year slump, but it feels like it took much longer this year for things to get back to normal. P.S. Recently on Instagram, I shared why potential clients might be ignoring your pitches. See why here. And don't forget to give me a follow for regular tips and tricks! Simplify your bookkeeping FreshBooks is an easy-to-use billing, payments, and accounting platform that...

2 months ago • 4 min read

How to keep clients in a shaky market (+ actual email scripts you can use)

Hi Reader, Happy Friday! This email is coming to you from Greece, where I'm sipping margaritas and generally having a complete wind down from work and life. It's very much needed. P.S. Recently on Instagram, I shared what's *actually* working for getting clients in 2025. See it here. And don't forget to give me a follow for regular tips and tricks! Simplify your bookkeeping FreshBooks is an easy-to-use billing, payments, and accounting platform that streamlines your bookkeeping and keeps you...

2 months ago • 6 min read

Why are freelance clients taking so long to say yes?

Hi Reader, Happy Friday! Lately, I’ve noticed a strange shift in the freelance landscape — and if you’ve been feeling it too, you’re definitely not imagining things. Projects that used to kick off within a week now linger in inboxes. Some leads circle back weeks later with a completely different scope. Others go quiet after asking for proposals. But here’s the thing I’m reminding myself: slow isn’t the same as no. Just because leads are taking longer to convert doesn’t mean you’re doing...

3 months ago • 5 min read