Month: January 2023

6 Ways Freelancers Are Leaving Money on the Table

Posted on January 16, 2023 by lwidmer

I mentioned in my last post that in 2021, I left way too much money on the table. I undercharged. Given the huge amount of work I had, that was a serious oversight. No tears for me — I still had a phenomenal year. But if I’d been paying attention, I could have retired in […]

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The 2023 Freelancer: Building Your Value

Posted on January 12, 2023 by lwidmer

Last week we talked about where your freelance rates should be. Hopefully it has you thinking about how to raise your rates with freelance clients. Perhaps too you’ve been thinking about what you bring to the table. What are those things you do that keep clients coming back? Those things, my friend, are valuable. They […]

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Freelance Rates: Where Should Yours Be?

Posted on January 5, 2023 by lwidmer

It’s 2023, writer: Do you know where your rate is? If it’s still at the same level it was a few days ago in 2022, you’re cheating yourself. I mentioned this several times over the last year: I spent 2021 undercharging (and overworking) and lost a shit-ton of money as a result. In fact, had […]

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