Some days, I feel like all anyone wants to talk about is "our changing profession/industry." Some days I agree that it's changing a lot, and sometimes I feel like "Yes! Things change...cope or try to stop the earth from turning." But here's something I've been thinking about lately: as the … [Read more...] about Is the career path for beginning freelancers changing?
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Is it getting harder to make a living as a freelancer?
A version of this post originally appeared in my newsletter, and so many readers responded to me about it, that I decided to run it here as well, in an expanded version. Here's a question that I've heard floating around lately: is it getting harder to make a living as a freelance translator? As … [Read more...] about Is it getting harder to make a living as a freelancer?
Four important questions for any freelancer
When I talk to freelancers about how their businesses are going (what's going well and what needs to change), I often ask the same four questions: Do you have enough work in general? Are you earning enough money? Do you enjoy your work? Are you working too hard for the amount that … [Read more...] about Four important questions for any freelancer
Ten must-do tasks for your first year as a freelance translator
Your first year as a freelancer is a time of overwhelming highs and lows, plus a whole lot of analysis paralysis (Should I work on my website? No, my resume! No, getting certified. No, my marketing plan! No, I have no idea how much to charge, so what on earth am I doing looking for clients...). That … [Read more...] about Ten must-do tasks for your first year as a freelance translator
Should you incorporate your freelance business?
Should you incorporate your freelance business? The information in this post is based on my knowledge of the US market, so these tips may or may not apply to other countries. Additionally, I am not an accountant or an attorney, and you should speak with an accountant or attorney for specific … [Read more...] about Should you incorporate your freelance business?