Janice Hughes

March 1, 2017

freelancing

9 Ways to Improve Your Freelance Skills

Janice Hughes

March 1, 2017

freelancing

While it’s important to learn the business skills that keep your freelance business humming, ultimately it’s your craft that keeps you in business. Here are nine ways to keep your freelance skills fresh.

Janice Hughes

February 16, 2017

freelancing, coaching

Pros and Cons of Freelancing with Agencies

Janice Hughes

February 16, 2017

freelancing, coaching

Pros and Cons of Freelancing with Agencies

Agencies offer a lot of benefits to freelance marketing writers. But there are also a few drawbacks to be aware of. Here's a look at the pros and cons of agency clients.

Janice Hughes

January 30, 2017

freelancing, coaching

Freelancers, Stop Making Your Goals Hard to Reach

Janice Hughes

January 30, 2017

freelancing, coaching

Freelancers, Stop Making Your Goals Hard to Reach

Does your to-do list makes you feel more frantic than productive? You're right.

Janice Hughes

January 17, 2017

freelancing, coaching

5 Signs You Might Be an Average Freelancer

Janice Hughes

January 17, 2017

freelancing, coaching

5 Signs You Might Be an Average Freelancer

To paraphrase Seth Godin, the market for exceptional freelancers has never been better. But the market for average freelancers is abysmal. So, what does being average look like in the freelancing world?

Janice Hughes

January 9, 2017

freelancing, coaching

3 Steps to Create a Freelance Signature Service

Janice Hughes

January 9, 2017

freelancing, coaching

3 Steps to Create a Freelance Signature Service

A signature service is a low-risk, high-reward way to generate interest in a specific service (and position you as an expert provider), increasing your value to your clients to earn you more.

Janice Hughes

January 2, 2017

freelancing, coaching

3 Reasons Specializing Earns Freelancers More

Janice Hughes

January 2, 2017

freelancing, coaching

3 Reasons Specializing Earns Freelancers More

To earn a higher income, freelancers need to specialize. Why? Specializing makes it easier to position yourself as an expert. And clients who pay well want to work with experts.

Janice Hughes

December 27, 2016

…and 7 Best Practices to Post Your Freelance Prices (Part 2)

Janice Hughes

December 27, 2016

In Part 1, I shared with you six reasons you put your prices out there for clients. In Part 2, I cover seven best practices to posting your freelance prices on your website so that you and the client both benefit.

Janice Hughes

December 23, 2016

coaching, freelancing

6 Reasons to Stop Hiding Your Freelance Pricing…(Part 1)

Janice Hughes

December 23, 2016

coaching, freelancing

A lot of freelancers don’t have their prices on their websites. I used to be one of them…until I wised up. Here are six benefits to making your pricing available on your freelance site.

Janice Hughes

December 19, 2016

coaching, freelancing

#1 Mistake Freelancers Make Trying to Get Better Clients

Janice Hughes

December 19, 2016

coaching, freelancing

“How do I get better, higher-paying clients?” Out of this chronic conundrum, most freelancers approach getting new clients the wrong way. And the problem is getting worse, not better (I’ll explain why). In the meantime, consider this a little tough love.

Janice Hughes

December 15, 2016

coaching, freelancing

Landing Yourself a Steady Freelance Income

Janice Hughes

December 15, 2016

coaching, freelancing

Think a steady income is only for 9-to-5ers? Think again. Steady income is a possibility for freelancers, too, and offers a lot of benefits.

Janice Hughes

December 12, 2016

freelancing, coaching

#1 Reason Why Most Freelancers Return to a Full-Time Job (and 3 Rules to Avoid that Fate)

Janice Hughes

December 12, 2016

freelancing, coaching

Pricing without power is self-sabotage. But when you price with power, you see every project as an opportunity instead of an obligation. Here's one strategy to set you up for success.

Janice Hughes

December 6, 2016

coaching

4 Ways Content Marketing Trends Will Impact Freelancers in 2017

Janice Hughes

December 6, 2016

coaching

Check out four content marketing trends that will impact the services clients will want, the skills that will make you more marketable, and effective ways to promote your services in the coming year.

Janice Hughes

December 5, 2016

coaching

5 Ways Your Freelance Website Proves You're Worth What You Charge

Janice Hughes

December 5, 2016

coaching

To establish a high perceived value with clients (proving you’re a terrific--and safe--investment for them), here are five things your website can do to foster your client's trust.

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