I've been a freelancer for 10 years. Here are 4 strategies that have helped me get paid what I deserve

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1. I've joined networks like Pitch Whiz, a website for journalists and editorial professionals looking to either sell or buy stories, Who Pays Writers, an anonymous, crowd-sourced database of pay rates across print and digital media, and Freelancers Union, a nonprofit organization that educates and advocates for freelancers of all stripes.

2. Similarly, when I see a friend has written for a publication that I'm interested in, I'll reach out and ask who their editor is and what their typical rate is, so that I know if it's even worth my time to pitch them

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Breaking Free: Meet Four Thriving Freelance Ballerinas - Pointe Magazine

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1. Her Freelance CV: Stroming has danced in commercials for American Eagle, McDonald's and Canon, worked for artists including Kendrick Lamar and Aretha Franklin, and guested with companies and schools like San Jose Dance Theatre in the Bay Area.

2. So after she was promoted to principal at Spectrum Dance Theater in Seattle and the demands on her body became too much, I knew it was time to take whatever cartilage I had left in my hips and go play as a freelancer, Shea says

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10 Best Freelance Websites To Find Work In 2022

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1. The way online freelancing works is that on certain freelancing platforms where freelancers offer the jobs they can do and employers post the jobs they need to be done.

2. The website also offers a variety of tools to help businesses manage their projects, including a project management tool, a payment gateway, and a workroom where businesses and freelancers can communicate.

3. Businesses can post projects and receive bids from freelancers, or they can search for specific freelancers to hire

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Oxford Climate Journalism Network announces second cohort

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1. Daniella Cheslow is a US reporter based in Washington DC; she is the DC audio reporter for The Wall Street Journal.

2. Jose Alison Kentish is a freelance science and health journalist from Dominica; she is based in Roseau and her work appears in Inter Press News Service, BBC Future Planet and Inverse Science.

3. Pere Bosch is a Spanish reporter based in Sant Feliu de Llobregat; he is an Anchor and Reporter at TV3

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What Is A Freelance Tax And How Is It Connected To Self-Employed Tax In The UK  - News7h

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1. While living in the UK, a person may come across many tax liabilities, including tax rate on pension income, the tax rate on rental income, property tax, inheritance tax, and the list.

2. The moment you cross this threshold is when you jump into higher tax bands allowing you to submit a specific tax percentage in the name of income tax.  

3. 1 million self-employed people are liable to significant taxes, including the freelance tax for UK residents and the income tax

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Freelance Management Platforms Market Investment Analysis

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1. Freelance Management Platforms Each player/ manufacturer revenue figures, Freelance Management Platforms growth rate and gross profit margin is provided in easy to understand tabular format for past 5 years and a separate section on recent development like mergers, Freelance Management Platforms acquisition or any new product/service launch including SWOT analysis of each Freelance Management Platforms key players etc.

2. To comprehend Global Freelance Management Platforms Market dynamics in the world mainly, the worldwide Freelance Management Platforms Market is analyzed across major regions

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Freelancers, here's four tips for creating the perfect personal website

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1. Image courtesy of Canva Freelancer website What do freelancers need on their website How to create the perfect freelancer website Freelancing tips Tips for freelancers Tips for creating the perfect website freelancer website personal website template

2.  So, reel them in by adding a contact form to your website where customers can fill in their details, send you a message or inquiry, request that you contact them or book your services within a matter of minutes!

3. This is because some clients may want to contact you instantly through a phone call or prefer using email overusing a contact form

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Tech Gives Rise To Freelance Consulting Boom - Comesite 100

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1. Petitti: Consulting has always lent itself to a hybrid approach, but the broad acceptance of remote work helped many highly skilled workers get off the fence and into the freelance market.

2. To get a better idea of ​​where the new power dynamic is leading and how it's impacting the future of work, I talked to Pat Petitti, co-founder and CEO of Catalant — a platform that connects highly skilled workers to strategic consulting opportunities.

3. Drenik: Thank you, Pat, for this conversation about the future of freelance consulting and the ever-shifting power dynamics of the labor market

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How to become a freelance chef - Freelance Corner

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1. Freelance chefs will tend to earn higher rates based on their skills and experience, and because self-employed incomes need to cover holidays, illness, equipment costs and other business expenses.

2. Find out how to become a freelance chef and explore the potential to earn more income, work in a range of kitchens, or even prepare meals on private yachts in glamourous locations.

3. So, if you become a freelance chef, there's definitely the potential to earn a much higher income based on your skills and experience

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10 Ways For A Freelance Writer To Make Money - Fast! (Part 1 Of 2

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1. Create a mockup, target five or six different professional groups (eg, the insurance agent, the mortgage broker, etc.) and offer to do something similar for their business.

2. 1. Sell to Professionals: What I mean by this is, target realtors, insurance agents, mortgage brokers, etc.

3. So, target professionals like these and offer to write a weekly column, newsletter, e-zine, etc

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Learn How To Travel and Earn Money at the Same Time – 6 Simple Tips

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1. Whether you teach English, start a blog, work as a translator, or try your hand at modelling, there are plenty of opportunities out there for those who want to combine their love of travel with their desire to earn an income.

2. So if you're ready to start freelancing and earn money while you travel, here are a few tips to get you started:

3. In this blog post, we will discuss six simple tips that will help you travel and earn money simultaneously

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The Precarious Lives of Freelance Photographers on the Frontlines

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1. And there are organizations like the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) and Professional Photographers of America (PPA), which help support freelance photographers with grants to purchase equipment; the NPPA also provides insurance to freelance photographers as well as workshops on health and safety. 

2. Freelance photographers are increasingly more important because of the economic restraints many news organizations face these days, said Akili Ramsess, executive director of the National Press Photographers Association

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3 Skills That a Freelance TEFL Teacher Needs (and most only have 1

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1. The courses which offer 240 and 300 hour TEFL training also offer specialized subject training, such as Teaching English Online, Business English, and more.

2. Firstly, to be a successful freelance TEFL teacher, you need to have the skills to be able to deliver English lessons effectively.

3. By becoming TEFL qualified, not only will you be able to display your certification to potential customers to enhance your reputation, but you'll refine your skills as a TEFL teacher

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Freelance Management Systems (FMS) Market Share, Trend And Forecast 2022-2028

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1. The global Freelance Management Systems (FMS) Market research report details the ongoing market trends, development outlines, and several research methodologies.

2. This market report Covers technical knowledge, analysis of producing facilities and analysis of stuff provided for the Freelance Management Systems (FMS) trade and conjointly explains that product has the very best penetration, its profit margins and market shares.

3. The Freelance Management Systems (FMS) sales market examines the big segments of the market GPS Bike Computers scale

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Can Officewear Ever Be Cool

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1. When dreaming up her line, she kept in mind the needs of women at different life stages, whether that's slightly older women who are leaving the workforce because they want to look after kids, or women closer to my age, late twenties, early thirties, who don't have kids yet, who are leaving the workforce for six months to travel or try that creative project, or slowly transitioning out of full-time work into freelance.

2. Delano surveyed women and found that while everyone craved comfort, we still want to get dressed in actual clothes and feel stylish

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Donald Long of Spartanburg SC on Local Government Management Consulting

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1. Dr. Donald Long and Carolyn Long of Spartanburg, SC both note that local government management consultants provide a variety of services to improve the operations or a municipality—whether that be by cutting costs, reducing inefficiencies, or developing better plans of action to complete municipal projects.

2. Local government management consultants are professionals who provide a variety of services to municipalities, including advice on how to improve the efficiency of operations, reduce costs, create plans and budgets, as well as provide guidance on the best practices for municipal operations

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11 Job Portals for Freelance Translators and Language Experts

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1. It prefers to hire people who are certified translators or affiliated with recognized international agencies like the American Translators Association (ATA), The Swedish Association of Professional Translators (SFÖ), or the Institute of Translation & Interpreting (ITI).

2. In addition to fluency in your native language and English, you need to have at least two years of translation or interpretation experience, a bachelor's degree, and proficiency in navigating online translation tools

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Free Printable Freelance Contract: Templates Word

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1. A freelance contract template is a legal document that will help you and your client avoid financial and other issues when presenting services to clients.

2. As it applies in the context of freelancing, when an individual takes on a client, they may be prohibited by an NDA from carrying out any kind of work similar to or competitive to that provided by their client or a particular company the client is associated with during the duration of their agreement.

3. You need to learn how to create a freelance contract that is fair and with reasonable payment terms for your clients as well as for you

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Tax Tips Every Freelancer Should Know

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1. One of the most common things I see with freelancers is not realizing the tremendous tax benefits our tax code holds in the corporate tax election, said Todd Keffury, founder and lead financial planner of Cadenza Financial Planning.

2. Your CPA or other tax professional can help you calculate all your income, expenses, deductions, and credits to ensure you pay the right freelance taxes for the previous year.

3. If you fail to pay IRS quarterly payments, you could receive a big bill come tax time or even tax penalty payments

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Berkeley guitarist Will Bernard can't shake the funk

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1. His Freelance Subversives tour coincides with the release of his new album Pond Life, an expansive jazz trio session with bassist Chris Lightcap and drummer Ches Smith (joined on a few tracks by saxophonist Tim Berne and keyboardist John Medeski).

2. At the Freight he's joined by a bicoastal crew that includes East Bay electric bassist Victor Little and Berkeley percussionist Josh Jones, a close Bernard collaborator for more than three decades, dating back to their days as rhythm section partners in Peter Apfelbaum's Hieroglyphics Ensemble

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National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) – Music Librarian

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1. The Music Librarian is responsible for carrying out the full range of professional and support music library, archive and information functions expected for a performance and broadcasting orchestra.

2. Orchestra Manager, Planning & Event Coordinator, Artists, Chief Conductor, Principal GuestConductor and Associate Artists, Marketing and Operations Admin; Other NCH employees as required

3. To ensure that any issues regarding supply of materials to artists and musicians are dealt with and communicated to the General Manager, Orchestra Manager and Concerts & Planning Coordinator as necessary

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