Twelve tips for freelance web designers, freelance web developers, or those considering freelancing from my book, The Principles of Successful Freelancing.
3. I’ve just
written a
book.
Here are just twelve of the
tips from it...
12 Tips for Freelancing // Miles Burke www.principlesofsuccessfulfreelancing.com
4. Research
Spend quality time researching
your proposed business-
it’s more than a five
minute web surf.
12 Tips for Freelancing // Miles Burke www.principlesofsuccessfulfreelancing.com
5. Grow your Network
Value family and friends’
support, and meet new
people all of the time.
12 Tips for Freelancing // Miles Burke www.principlesofsuccessfulfreelancing.com
6. Budget
Save for a rainy day rather
than spend every cent
as it comes in.
12 Tips for Freelancing // Miles Burke www.principlesofsuccessfulfreelancing.com
7. Embrace Selling
Enjoy the sales challenge-
it’s easier than you think!
12 Tips for Freelancing // Miles Burke www.principlesofsuccessfulfreelancing.com
8. Get Organised
Keep your workspace tidy and
plan ahead (long- and
short- term).
12 Tips for Freelancing // Miles Burke www.principlesofsuccessfulfreelancing.com
9. Control Stress
Remain calm and work through
issues to avoid early burnout.
12 Tips for Freelancing // Miles Burke www.principlesofsuccessfulfreelancing.com
10. Be Passionate
Love your work! You should
enjoy what you do for a living.
12 Tips for Freelancing // Miles Burke www.principlesofsuccessfulfreelancing.com
11. Value your Health
Bad health stops you from
working. Take time to
exercise and maintain a
nutritious diet.
12 Tips for Freelancing // Miles Burke www.principlesofsuccessfulfreelancing.com
12. Satisfy Customers
Don’t do average work-
exceed their
expectations and
make them
need you.
12 Tips for Freelancing // Miles Burke www.principlesofsuccessfulfreelancing.com
13. Maintain Cashflow
It’s what is in the bank
that counts, not what
you are billing-
understand the
difference.
12 Tips for Freelancing // Miles Burke www.principlesofsuccessfulfreelancing.com
14. Achieve a Work/Life
Balance
Your life should be more
than work-maintain a
good balance for
health and success.
12 Tips for Freelancing // Miles Burke www.principlesofsuccessfulfreelancing.com
15. Continually Learn
Keep acquiring new skills and
knowledge, every week. Let
it slip and you could be
left behind.
12 Tips for Freelancing // Miles Burke www.principlesofsuccessfulfreelancing.com
16. Believe you can be
successful!
Dive on in! With planning and
persistence (and my book!),
you can be a success at
freelancing.
Good luck...
12 Tips for Freelancing // Miles Burke www.principlesofsuccessfulfreelancing.com