Overcoming Marketing Challenges: Your Guide To Marketing Better, Even On a Budget
Pouring out your heart and soul into providing exceptional products and services is fantasticā¦ but it sucks when you cannot get your work in front of the right people. In a time where marketing can be a million-dollar venture, it is no surprise to see hundreds (or thousands) of brands struggle with this, especially […]
You Only Have 24 Hours In a Day, So Make The Most Of It: A Freelancer’s Guide to Juggling Multiple Projects and Better Time Management
In our world Workster, you’re not just a professional ā you’re also your own project manager, accountant, and administrative assistant. While the freedom of freelancing is great for the most part, managing multiple projects and deadlines can quickly become overwhelming. In our comprehensive guide, we’ll explore practical strategies to help you maintain control of your […]
Your Client’s Data Security is A Big Deal In Today’s World. You Don’t Need To Get In Trouble First Before You Know How To React
In any business setting, trust is a currency that is not easily earnedā¦ and this applies to freelancing too. Clients trust you with their projects, expecting you to give 100% to bring their ideas to life and help them achieve their goals. In the same light, clients also entrust you with certain sensitive dataāwhether itās […]
Here Is How Mentorship Can Impact Your Journey Or Stunt Your Growth
Every athlete, no matter how good or talented they are, needs a coach who can bring out the best in them, help them leverage their strengths, and work on improving their weaknesses. This guidance (or coaching, if you may) for most athletes can be the difference between an Olympic gold medalā¦ and not even getting […]
When Clients Ghost Your Invoice: A Workster’s Action Plan
Picture thisā¦ A client reaches out to you for a project, you guys discuss what you need to, and all project and budget requirements are set. You get a certain percentage upfront, with a promise from the client to complete payment on project completion.Ā A few days later, you complete the work and send […]
Client Dependence: The Risks of Relying on a Few Major Clients for Incomeāand How to Diversify Your Portfolio
Hello Workster, do you remember that feeling the last time you landed a big client? Felt like you were on cloud 9, right? Then you sat there behind your computer screen, slipping into a daydream, imagining the steady income, potential for more work over the long term, and an opportunity to build your […]
Perfectionism: When 100% Doesn’t Seem Good Enough
Freelancer or not, Iām certain you’ve likely heard the well-intentioned phrase: “Always give 110%.” But what happens when that pursuit of perfection becomes a trap? One that keeps you stuck in a perpetual loop almost like a hamster in a wheel, one that keeps you forever ātinkeringā because you want to create the perfect product. […]
Work-Life Balance for Freelancers: Workstedi’s Guide to Sustainable Success
Itās a new work week Worksterā¦ another chance to get up and go after your goals as the year draws slowly (or not) to a close A new week with several opportunities for growth, new projects, collaborations, and clients. But as we look to make the most of the new week, I think we […]
How To Stop Comparing Yourself To Other Freelancers: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Success
Are you constantly comparing yourself to other freelancers? Especially the ones you see on social media that seem perfect and super-successful? Trust meā¦ you are not alone. In a world where constant connectivity with others (thanks to social media) is now a thing, it is almost impossible not to notice the achievements of your peers, […]
Client Communication: Managing Effective Communication with Clients
Hello Worksterā¦ In our world, prompt and effective communication can be the difference between getting a client to work with you and the project going off smoothlyā¦ or getting ignored by a client on a project youād love to work on. Doesnāt matter what you do,Ā a graphic designer? web developer?Ā consultant?Ā or artisan?Ā […]
