Comments on: 2 Ways to Keep Your Freelance Business Thriving https://wordsonpageblog.com/2019/02/2-ways-to-keep-your-freelance-business-thriving.html a freelance writing resource. Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:18:55 +0000 hourly 1 By: Devon Ellington https://wordsonpageblog.com/2019/02/2-ways-to-keep-your-freelance-business-thriving.html#comment-17889 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:18:55 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=7075#comment-17889 In reply to Joy Drohan.

I love the Google alert idea, Joy! I always send congrats when I come across something, and the alert means I won’t miss anything!

]]> By: Devon Ellington https://wordsonpageblog.com/2019/02/2-ways-to-keep-your-freelance-business-thriving.html#comment-17888 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:17:47 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=7075#comment-17888 The follow up is vital. I also find that mailing postcards to keep in touch gets a far higher return than email. Email 3%, quarterly postcard 15-25%.

When I go to a networking event, I follow up the following business day, with everyone with whom I exchanged cards. I do that via email, and set up first meetings via email. But the regular, “Hey, I’m around, what’s your schedule like, do you need anything?” — For me, postcards get a much higher return.

]]> By: Paula Hendrickson https://wordsonpageblog.com/2019/02/2-ways-to-keep-your-freelance-business-thriving.html#comment-17887 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:26:09 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=7075#comment-17887 Follow ups are crucial. I can’t count the number of times a potential client has thanked me for following up. Either they lost the initial email or it got caught in a spam filter. A polite reminder never hurts.

]]> By: lwidmer https://wordsonpageblog.com/2019/02/2-ways-to-keep-your-freelance-business-thriving.html#comment-17886 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:37:05 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=7075#comment-17886 In reply to Myrene Magabo.

Great hearing from you, Myrene! And you’re right — in nearly ever situation, these two things can make a huge difference.

Glad to hear you’re living closer to me now. It’s been a long time. We need to catch up. 🙂

]]> By: Myrene Magabo https://wordsonpageblog.com/2019/02/2-ways-to-keep-your-freelance-business-thriving.html#comment-17885 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:15:56 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=7075#comment-17885 I couldn’t agree more with you! Freelance projects or not, these two strategies you gave can possibly be used in almost all human transactions. Way to go! And, more power to you and to all your endeavors.

]]> By: lwidmer https://wordsonpageblog.com/2019/02/2-ways-to-keep-your-freelance-business-thriving.html#comment-17884 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:11:55 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=7075#comment-17884 In reply to Joy Drohan.

That’s a great system, Joy! Sometimes they just need to see your note to remember to get back in touch, don’t they?

]]> By: Joy Drohan https://wordsonpageblog.com/2019/02/2-ways-to-keep-your-freelance-business-thriving.html#comment-17883 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 13:13:23 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=7075#comment-17883 I’ve found followup invaluable. By consistently following up, you increase the odds that you will be the person who pops into the client’s head when project time rolls around. I try to send interested clients valuable resources, like a link to great sources of free high-quality photos. I also set up Google alerts, so I know about awards, projects completed, or other accomplishments. If a potential client is in the news, I can contact them to say congratulations.

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