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With the freelance world primarily taking place on

With the freelance world primarily taking place online, freelancers need to take measures to keep their business (and their clients) safe. 🔒⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Unfortunately, many freelancers take a lax approach to digital security. This puts them and their clients at risk, and if something DOES happen, it can have irreparable damage for your client, not to mention the reputation and credibility of your business.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Today's blog post has five great tips for keeping your freelance business safe online. Use the link in my bio to check it out, and if you have any tips to share, leave them in the comments. 👇

With the world a complete mess, I thought we could

With the world a complete mess, I thought we could all use a distraction, and what better distraction than cute cats? 🐈 Sidekicks, coworkers, mascots...whatever you wanna call them, I'm more grateful than ever to have Boomer and Lou to keep me company while working from home. I hope you're all staying safe (and sane) as we try to navigate the world right now. 🖤

"Self-care means giving yourself permission to pau

"Self-care means giving yourself permission to pause." - Cecilia Tran⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It may only be Tuesday, but I'm taking a personal day to practice a little self-care this week! My best friend and I are having a "day date" with her daughter, and I couldn't be more excited! Lunch at one of our favorite spots + hitting up @homegoods and @hobbylobby — what could be better? 🖤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Taking time to step back from work is important, even if it's just a few hours once or twice a week.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As entrepreneurs and freelancers working from home, it can be hard to shut off and relax. The problem is, when you're constantly going, going, going like the energizer bunny, you're going to start to experience burnout. When that happens, you'll likely find it hard to get motivated for days, if not weeks, which is much longer than if you'd just given yourself even a small break.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So, this is your Tuesday reminder to make some time for yourself this week!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tell me, what's your favorite way to practice self-care?

I'm in the midst of redesigning my freelance write

I'm in the midst of redesigning my freelance writer's website and portfolio and I am SO happy with how it's coming along. 🤗⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm trying to be super intentional about the copy, from the calls to action I use to the way I describe what I do. But, I'm also being intentional about the samples I'm including in my portfolio, which is one of the most important things a freelance writer can do when marketing their services—especially when they've worked so hard to drive a potential client to their website in the first place.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The more experience you get as a freelance writer, the better you are at your craft. AKA, practice makes perfect.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The samples you displayed on your website last year may no longer be your best work. Being strategic about the samples you include in your portfolio is key because it can boost your credibility as a writer.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The moral of the story? Be sure to periodically swap out old writing samples for newer, better ones.

Happy International Women's Day! 🖤

Happy International Women's Day! 🖤

Goodbye, winter! 👋🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The weather is finally starting to perk up here in Minnesota and I'm so looking forward to tomorrow when the high is 61 ☀️ degrees.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The best part about spring in the Midwest is getting to spend time outside without freezing your face off. 🥶 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Wherever you are, I hope the weather is beautiful as we head into the weekend!

It's that time of year again—tax season!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For a lot of freelancers, tax season can be a truly scary time (I know because I've been there! 😅) but the good news is that it doesn't have to be.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There are plenty of steps you can take to properly manage your money 💰 as a freelancer so that your taxes go off without a hitch.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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▪️ Consult an accountant to find out how much you should be setting aside for taxes AND whether or not you should be paying quarterly taxes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️ Open a separate bank account for your freelance finances (+ an additional savings account to house your future tax payments).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️ Set aside a percentage of your income every time a client pays an invoice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️ Track your income and expenses using invoicing software.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Use the link 🔗 in my bio for more tips and resources to help you manage your money as a freelancer.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Are there any strategies you swear by when it comes to freelance income and taxes? Share them in the comments!

A few words of wisdom to start your week off right

A few words of wisdom to start your week off right. 😉

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