WFH Freelancers

On a month to month contract but have an opportunity that’s for a few months that I’m more excited about. Is it bad to end my month to month contract? I’ve been there for a while and am mid project wi… more

At what point do you drop a disorganized client that doesn’t know what they’re doing and threatens to drag you down with them? Ok. Last part a bit dramatic.

What is even the point of these onsite freelance gigs?!? It blows my mind the rate is so bad and it won't cover commuting.

New gig has put a weeks worth of meetings starting Friday on my cal and I haven’t gotten my contract yet. Should I go anyway even if I don’t have contract yet?

I’m helping a friend with some simple branding and designing and setting up her Squarespace site and I really like it. Are there ever decent-paying freelance opps for SS specifically?

I know my way aro… more

I saw a recruiter mention on LI today that as a freelancer if you don’t have your URL in your headline (without password) you’re doing yourself a massive disservice. Agree?

Trying to stay positive, but am definitely frustrated that after this many years, awards, good reviews, and happy clients I still can’t seem to get any FL OR FT work this year that isn’t essentially banners or “… more

September surge of rejections! I had two interviews already. I’m so numb.

Got laid off in May and have freelanced a bit since, but I'm having a hell of a time getting unemployment from EDD as an s corp. They seem extremely confused by the whole scenario, even though I&#… more

What’s your average unique visitors per month on your portfolio website? Trying to see if mine is average, low or high.

Podcasts About Freelancing

Curious if there are any good podcasts about freelancing in the brand/marketing/advertising industry? Just looking for stories, advice, tips & tricks

Here’s what I’ve found so far…
The… more

What do you guys do for health insurance? I’m in California, if that matters.

If you’re booked at an hourly rate against a set scope, do you bill the scoped hours?

Not sure if it’s like a day rate, where your time is held so you bill the full amount allotted.

I'm a video editor with 4 years of experience across academia, advertising, documentary, short films, and nonprofits. How much should I ask for my rate?

Rate check - what's the new normal?

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How often do agencies want you in the office for freelance? The past two agencies I talked to said they’d expect me in office 2-3 times a week 🥵

Been waiting for client feedback for a week…When under contract for a month on a daily rate, but have been waiting for client feedback for a week (it was supposed to be a day or two) do you bill the w… more

Got submitted for a role on Monday @65 max. Today recruiter emailed me budget is now $53. I said ok. The instability of this job market is insane. 3 days later budget changed. I really believe that’s … more

Do you think the freelance market will ever recover? Or is this just the new normal?

Hello everyone! When you work freelance for creative agency, who owns the intellectual property rights to your work?

Do you bill for cancelled meetings?

Context - I work hourly and have a client who often cancels meetings. Sometimes an hour before, sometimes 24 hours before.

It’s difficult to plan my other clients wi… more

Interested to learn what rate freelance data analysts are charging with a year of experience. The job is 10-15 hrs/week in a marketing and creative agency. Remote. Hourly rate depends on experience and is open to freelancers… more

Looking into getting an LLC. And by “looking into” I mean just watching videos about it. Seems so complicated as to how you pay yourself and whether or not to be an S Corp. Is it that complicated? Als… more

I’m looking for the easiest most efficient software / platform to use for animating ads for social. I have no issues with After Effects, it’s just too cumbersome for what I need. Canva? Adobe Express… more

Are you going into the spam folder for recruiters/potential clients? How do you avoid?

Love it when you finally crack the recruiters email format, after many, many, many tries. 🥵

Any tips on how to ask a client that pays hourly to switch to a day rate?

I’m a freelance Account Director but often get brought on as a Supervisor (technically speaking in their systems). What goes in my email signature? Director or supervisor?

Anyone have a LLC for your freelance or side hustles? Wondering if you don’t have any income for the first quarter you have a LLC, do you still need to file the quarterly estimated tax?

BKMN is looking for Graphic designers with a minimum of 5 yrs experienced in social media and added plus if you have animation/video editing skills. Minimum 10 hrs weekly to start with possibility of goin… more

Anyone else having a hard time finding remote freelance jobs in the fashion industry?

Non-creative here - martech. I got a promising opportunity for a ‘freelance’ role. There are still some details being defined on the employer’s side, but ‘freelance’ was the word used. Since it’s earl… more

To niche or not to niche?

I’ve been reading a lot about the importance of “niching down” among freelance/personal brand experts and would love to hear from y’all: is it a must or just a lead gen strategy for getti… more