Why Every Freelancer Needs A Growth Strategy To Succeed
Learn why a clear strategy is key to freelance success. Discover growth tactics, mindset shifts, and partnerships to scale your...
Growth Strategy
Yurii Lazaruk
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How to Stay in Control When Client Keeps Changing Priorities
Struggling with scope creep, demanding clients, and staying productive as a freelancer? Learn how to set boundaries, manage...CommunicationYurii Lazaruk
How to Make Clients Listen, Trust, and Work With You
Learn how freelancers can master client and team communication to build trust, align goals, and drive success. Powerful tips for...CommunicationYurii Lazaruk
How Thomas Marbella Wins Projects: Give Value First, Then Reach the Decision-Maker
Thomas Marbella on selling to decision makers: leading with value, not skills, and pricing the outcome.Client acquisitionYurii Lazaruk
Client Acquisition and Hourly Rates: Stefania Volpe on the Two Hardest Parts of Freelancing
Client acquisition eats a fifth of your week and nobody pays for it. Stefania Volpe on landing projects and pricing your hour right.Client acquisitionYurii Lazaruk
Pension Insurance Obligation as a Freelancer: What Does it Mean?
Some freelancers in Germany have to become part of the statutory pension insurance. You can learn more about the conditions and...Legal
Dunja Reiber
Client Communication as a Freelancer: What You Should Know
For freelancers, client communication is very important for long-term success. Here you will find tips for effective communication...Client acquisitionDunja Reiber
Defining Your Offer as a Freelancer: How to Position Yourself
Even though it takes time, defining your offer as a freelancer is worth it and will get you more clients and better rates. Here's...Client acquisitionDunja Reiber
Freelance Summer Fest 2023 in Berlin
The Freelance Summer Fest hosted by 9am, Uplink and CodeControl was the perfect opportunity for freelancers to network in a...Inspiration
9am Team
What to do When a Freelance Client Doesn’t Pay
If a client doesn’t pay an invoice, this can lead to problems for freelancers. We tell you what you can do in these cases.LegalDunja Reiber
Comparing The 7 Best Freelance Platforms
In this list of freelancing marketplaces, we show you the best and most popular platforms. That way, you can find the right...Client acquisitionDunja Reiber
Becoming a Freelancer: Checklist for the First Steps
Do you want to get started as a freelancer? Here you can find out what the steps are, what you should keep in mind and how you can...LegalDunja Reiber
