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Category: freelance

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Should an editorial freelance choose a niche?

7 Sep 2021freelance

Choosing a niche will allow a freelance to target a certain client or market sector, and position themselves as an editorial expert in that industry. Is it as easy as that or are there drawbacks?

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Tips for small businesses to cut greenhouse gas emissions

29 Jun 2017freelance

As a freelance proofreader I operate from a home office and already I have reduced my carbon footprint as regards travel to work as I do not use a car or public transport. I merely have to walk to work, […]

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How to achieve the work–life balance as a freelance

11 May 2017freelance, work environment

We hear a lot in the media about the health benefits of achieving a good work–life balance, but it is harder to achieve when your home is also your workplace. How do you avoid the stress of not being able […]

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How to promote your freelance business

2 Mar 2017freelance

You have set up your business – in my case as a freelance proofreader – and need to attract new clients. Maybe you need to attract new clients to an established business that has suffered a drop in trade recently. […]

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