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I made almost $500,000 on Upwork last year as a freelance SEO consultant — here's how

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1.  By focusing on long-term relationships, I can prioritize working billable hours with existing clients, rather than the unpaid work of sourcing clients. 

2. At times, I've worked with only three to five larger clients, and at other times, I'm working with 10 to 15 smaller clients a month.

3. Clients list projects on Upwork they need help with and freelancers submit proposals to be hired

#biyro #clientselfie #newclientswelcome #customerreview #solutions

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/i-made-almost-500000-on-upwork-last-year-as-a-freelance-seo-consultant-heres-how/
How to Find Freelance Ghostwriting Jobs

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1. Job boards can help you find new opportunities: Many job boards are specifically geared towards freelance writers and can be an excellent resource for finding ghostwriting gigs.

2. Writing groups provide a sense of community: By joining writing groups, you can connect with other writers who can offer advice, support and encouragement as you search for ghostwriting gigs.

3. Both can help you improve your skills: Joining writing groups and posting on job boards can also help you improve your writing skills and stay up to date with industry trends

#biyro #writing #audio #song #contentwritingservices

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/how-to-find-freelance-ghostwriting-jobs/
Seven in-demand skills for freelancing jobs

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1. As the field of content writing is constantly evolving, landing a few freelance projects and setting your own pace will also give you the time to develop your writing skills further and eventually land better, high-paying jobs in the future. 

2. Like other freelancing roles, freelance web development comes with a lot of flexibility in both time and location; so you can always choose your own hours and even take the time to further build your skills between projects

#biyro #userexperiencedesigner #affiliatemarketingtraining #freelancingfemalesuk #freelancerlife

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/seven-in-demand-skills-for-freelancing-jobs/
Trans Journalists and Supporters Voice Concern Over New York Times' Coverage

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A few people I'd met through that organization reached out to me about two weeks and a couple of days ago expressing the same frustrations I've had, many other people in media have had, trans or cis or non-binary, gender non-conforming, about the ways in which The New York Times along with many other legacy media publications cover trans issues as if trans people and what we're facing are all abstract concepts up for debate with two sides, one side being, Maybe you're wrong by yourself, you don't deserve the health care that you say you need

#biyro #genderqueer #equality #pride #photography

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/trans-journalists-and-supporters-voice-concern-over-new-york-times-coverage/
nDash vs. Draft.co for Freelance Writers - nDash.com

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1. co and nDash were established by experienced writers and marketers who wanted to do things differently, helping freelance writers connect with leading brands and businesses.

2. As you're likely aware, nDash is a freelance writing platform designed to connect marketers and organizations with top freelance writing talent.

3. Freelance writers from almost anywhere in the world can join nDash or Draft

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More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/ndash-vs-draftco-for-freelance-writers-ndashcom/
Hitman World Of Assassination: 10 Tips & Tricks For Freelancer Mode

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1. The keys to these exits will always be in the same spot each time you are on the map, so learning how to access as many exits as possible — especially ones close to your target and easy to access — will help you in every mission you do on that map.

2. Hitman World Of Assassination added a new game mode called Freelancer that reuses the various maps from the story mode morphed into a highly repeatable roguelike experience that tasks you with hunting down randomly selected targets while being encouraged to take on side objectives to make extra money for better gear

#biyro #blogger #love #instagood #shopping

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/hitman-world-of-assassination-10-tips-tricks-for-freelancer-mode/
How retail startups are approaching hiring amid economic uncertainties

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1. Jackie Stauffer, CMO at energy drink brand Gorgie that debuted in January, said the company created a mix of team roles based on buzz and retail deals.

2. With Trade preparing to enter more wholesale and brand partnerships in the coming years, Sasso said Trade roles can no longer be just focused on digital growth skills.

3. Angelo Sasso, senior vp of marketing at coffee subscription service Trade, said the company is currently abiding by what he refers to as smart hiring practices

#biyro #california #jobs #recruiting #workfromhome

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/how-retail-startups-are-approaching-hiring-amid-economic-uncertainties/
Europe pumps €10 million into effort to combat brain drain

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1. By establishing an EU-wide database for tracking career progression, providing universities with incentives to develop policies that support their employees and working with industry to form partnerships, EU member states hope to staunch the flood of scientists seeking opportunities elsewhere.

2. In response to a widespread brain drain, the Council of the European Union agreed in May 2021 to prioritize working conditions for junior scientists, who face job insecurity, precarious funding and discrimination, bullying and harassment

#biyro #reno #sciencedistilled #science #nv

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/europe-pumps-10-million-into-effort-to-combat-brain-drain/
Best Way to Find In-Depth Knowledge Java Developers for Hire

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1. Job boards such as Indeed or Monster offer numerous postings from companies looking to hire java developers — these job postings can give you an idea of the salary range and experience level you can expect when looking for a java developer.

2. Finally, we'll provide tips on crafting an effective job description that highlights in-depth knowledge requirements and interview tactics that test technical expertise in Java development.

3. In addition to the above methods, there are also recruiting agencies and job boards that specialize in helping companies find developers with in-depth knowledge of Java

#biyro #coding #webdevelopment #android #computerscience

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/best-way-to-find-in-depth-knowledge-java-developers-for-hire/
Liz Cookman's year freelancing in Ukraine: 'Spirit-crushing but worth fighting for

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1. I arrived in Ukraine in the first week of January amid US warnings of a Russian invasion and headed to the front line in the east before settling for over a month in Mariupol.

2. I was one of the only international journalists to remain in Mariupol after the invasion, but regular missile attacks and editors' safety fears meant it was difficult to report.

3. We – me, two Czech journalists and a Turkish photographer – escaped out of the last open checkpoint in Mariupol, manned by a single Ukrainian soldier who warned that he had no idea what lay ahead

#biyro #sanfrancisco #newyork #mikolaiv #ivanofrankivsk

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/liz-cookmans-year-freelancing-in-ukraine-spirit-crushing-but-worth-fighting-for/
Meet The Inside Press Contributing Team

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1. Vicki is a local freelance writer/editor and a former adjunct Associate Professor of English (Pace University), Editorial Director for a Manhattan marketing agency, and in-house magazine and book editor for several companies.

2. Christine is a freelance writer, wife and mom of two who makes her home in Hawthorne, NY. She has worked in the marketing and public relations fields.

3. Pia is a long-time performer/director and artistic director of academic, community, and regional theatres, including The Theatre Connection at Westchester Community College and The Armonk Players

#biyro #love #canada #news #media

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/meet-the-inside-press-contributing-team/
Freelance Platforms Market 2023: Recent and Future Trends, Expansion Strategies, Regional Segmentation and Growth Forecast to 2028

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1. Through Glass Via (TGV) Substrate Market growth and share 2023 Future Growth, Leading Manufacturers, Key Trends, and Industry Challenges Forecast to 2030Press Release Distributed by The Express Wire To view the original version on The Express Wire visit Freelance Platforms Market 2023: Recent and Future Trends, Expansion Strategies, Regional Segmentation and Growth Forecast to 2028

2. Freelance Platforms trade analysis, Freelance Platforms market price analysis, Freelance Platforms supply/demand

#biyro #news #directmail #marketingtools #digitalmarketingagency

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/freelance-platforms-market-2023-recent-and-future-trends-expansion-strategies-regional-segmentation-and-growth-forecast-to-2028/
Creative freelancers reveal their rates and share top tips for pricing your work

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1. To calculate the fee, I use my 'minimum day rate', based on how much I need to make in order to cover my costs in a year and add more to it depending on the client's size and type of business, he adds.

2. I got there because I know basically what agencies bill our time to clients at anywhere from $95 for small agencies and small clients up to around $200 for holding company agencies and big corporate clients.

3. This gives me a rough day rate for that particular project, which I multiply with how many days I think the work would take to get the fixed cost/fee that I share with the client

#biyro #mma #tyson #sparring #miketyson

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/creative-freelancers-reveal-their-rates-and-share-top-tips-for-pricing-your-work/
Returning to work

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1. This quote is from the CF:SLR 2021 research report (Creative Freelancers Shaping London's Recovery) by Fuel and Creative UK in collaboration with PiPA (Parents in Performing Arts) which makes recommendations for best practice to support the needs of freelance parents and carers. 

2. The aim of the 'return to work' programme is to create free and evolving resources (made with the Creative Commons principle) to provide essential information and support for freelance parents and carers working across live performance - and for the people who employ them

#biyro #children #mother #motherhood #momlife

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/returning-to-work/
How Is The Freelance Revolution Shaping Up In Germany? CEOs Share Their Views

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1. Freelancing in Germany has been rising for years, but the pandemic gave it a huge boost, with professionals switching to freelancing in the IT and startup sector, and companies considering freelancers as a viable alternative to full-time employees.

2. How is the freelance revolution shaping up in Germany: what's your forecast for the freelance economy in Germany in 2023 - 2024?

3. Freelance growth in Germany is not a fad, it is a megatrend: Over the last 30 years in professional services the number of freelancers has tripled from

#biyro #miami #jamaica #japan #netherlands

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/how-is-the-freelance-revolution-shaping-up-in-germany-ceos-share-their-views/
The rise of the Gen Z side hustle

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1. Companies are increasingly allowing Gen Z to embrace their roles at work as well as take on other projects (Image: Getty Images)The stacking of jobs has always existed, but it's usually been done by workers who've needed to as a means of economic survival, explains Meredith Meyer Grelli, assistant teaching professor of entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, based in Pittsburgh, US.

2. The model that's been used by workers layering jobs out of necessity has created a pathway for those in higher-earning jobs to adopt themselves, says Meyer Grelli

#biyro #blackflashwork #blackbirthworkers #photography #ink

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/the-rise-of-the-gen-z-side-hustle/
Best tax software for small business owners and freelancers in 2022 - USTimesPost

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1. A sole trader(Opens in a new tab) is, according to the IRS, one who owns an unincorporated business, and reports his business income and expenses on Schedule C(Opens in a new tab) and its Independence Tax on a Schedule SE(Opens in a new tab) (provided they have earned at least $400(Opens in a new tab) from their shop).

2. In the latest edition of its quadrennial survey Small business issues and priorities(Opens in a new tab)The National Federation of Independent Business found that four of the top 10 biggest problems facing modern small business owners are related to tax collection

#biyro #businessfromhome #businessforgood #independantbusiness #buylocal

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/best-tax-software-for-small-business-owners-and-freelancers-in-2022-ustimespost/
We swapped our corporate jobs for a narrowboat life - we've never been happier

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1. In April 2021, the pair renovated a second boat which they opened as a café, called Holly The Café Boat.

2. The pair, both 34, ditched their London editing jobs in favour of ''living life on their own terms'' and purchased a narrowboat to renovate.

3. That's exactly what couple Joanna and Victor Gould did when they swapped their TV careers for a slower pace of life on the water in 2017

#biyro #boatparty #speedboats #motoryacht #longboatkey

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/we-swapped-our-corporate-jobs-for-a-narrowboat-life-weve-never-been-happier/
The Top 7 Benefits of a Freelance Career

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1. Freelancing is a great way to network, make professional relationships, increase your communication skills, take control of your career, and take the leap into freelancing.

2. Freelancing is super flexible, in the sense that you could do one small job a week or build up to doing more work compared to the average full-time job.

3. Working freelance remotely not only offers perks like flexibility and choosing your projects, but it also allows you to build many skills while doing so

#biyro #clickbank #clickfunnel #facebookadstips #marketingcontent

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/the-top-7-benefits-of-a-freelance-career/
Expat leaves Dh12,000 salary, Dh130,000 in freelance work for entrepreneurship: Here's why

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1. Amna admits that her idea of doing business came out of necessity, and it was her savings that sustained her during the pandemic until she began an online marketplace where artists could create and sell pop-culture merchandise.

2. However, Amna admits that her idea of doing business came out of necessity, and it was her savings that sustained her during the pandemic until she began an online marketplace where artists could create and sell pop-culture merchandise.

3. The on-demand portal offers merchandise like t-shirts, wall art, mugs, caps and such, with pop-culture designs from regional artists

#biyro #businesschicks #businesshotel #entreprenuers #businessinsurance

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/expat-leaves-dh12000-salary-dh130000-in-freelance-work-for-entrepreneurship-heres-why/
Freelance Graphic Design Step by Step

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1. Apart from the freedom of time, a major difference between freelance and in-house designers is that freelance designers have greater freedom over the projects they work on.

2. Pretty much the first advantage someone can think of when working freelance, flexibility is a great perk of freelance graphic design.

3. Hire a freelance success coach, to help grow your graphic design business

#biyro #freelance #artistsoninstagram #freelancersunite #webdesigner

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/freelance-graphic-design-step-by-step/