12 financial terms independent contractors should know
In spite of all the awesome opportunities of contract work, it does come with many financial obligations that would normally be taken care o...
5 Ways to Save Money as a Freelancer
Saving money is an essential part of being a freelancer - and it usually involves not doing something. Don’t pay for unnecessary subscriptio...
6 common freelance mistakes to avoid
If you’re a seasoned freelancer reading this, we can probably agree that just like me, you’ve been guilty of some or all of the following mi...
7 tips for building freelance client loyalty
A steady stream of work is the holy grail of freelancing. Our type of work is often all over the place, with some weeks and months super bus...
7 tips for first-time freelancers
Taking the leap into freelance work isn’t easy. It takes courage and confidence to get started, and it can sometimes feel like an eternity b...
9 Great Resources and Tools for Freelance Writers
Freelance writers: do you want your time to be more productive, exciting, and hassle-free? Here are the 9 best tools to make that happen....
Demystifying the 5 Most Common Contracting Myths
Times have changed. Ways of working have shifted away from siloed permanent roles, and organisations across New Zealand and the globe have e...
Even freelancers need a little holiday...
For many self-employed people, holidays are a complete fantasy. Permanent staff have the luxury of taking a holiday (or being sick) knowing...
Find freelance writing work through these 5 platforms
For some people, joining a freelance writing platform is a way to diversify how they find work. Here’s our take on the pros and cons of...
Freelancer’s guide to KiwiSaver
Being a freelancer has a lot of perks - more freedom, more autonomy, and complete control over what work you take on (and who you work with)...
Grow Your Freelance Work by Posting Regularly on LinkedIn
The holy grail for any freelancer is a steady trickle of new clients and projects coming in. This gives you three great advantages: You...
How to Be Productive and Focused While Working From Home
We’ve all been there as freelancers. You sit down at your kitchen table to do some work when you realise you haven’t put the trash out and t...
How to Build an Effective Sales Pipeline
We turned to freelance copywriter, Sam Grover, for his thoughts on why a sales pipeline is critical to your success as a freelancer. Sam als...
How to Calculate the Cost of your Financial Admin
Most contractors and freelancers don’t think about the full cost of sorting out their financial admin. Our financial admin calculator can he...
Independent contractors: how to find your next contract
One of the biggest myths about being a contactor is that it’s less stable than being a permanent employee. That’s true for some independent...
How to grow your freelance business through networking
As a freelancer, I often feel like I work in a vacuum. Generally I work alone, which means I don’t have a team around me to celebrate with....
The Ultimate Guide to Invoicing like a Pro
Whether you’re a contractor, freelancer, sole trader, or you own and operate your own business, sending an invoice is the most important par...
The Best Tools for Contractors and Freelancers
When you work independently as a contractor or freelancer, it becomes really obvious just how much your time is worth. That’s why it’s imp...
The freelancer’s guide to personal branding
Whether you’ve actively crafted one or not, you already have a personal brand. People hear your name and think of certain things, feel speci...
The graphic designer’s guide to growing your freelance business
As freelancers, there are always things we can do to start, grow, or scale our businesses. But it can be hard to know where to start or what...
Your Guide to Being a Contractor
Contracting is an amazing way of life. When you go out contracting, numerous benefits open up: A better work/life balance: as your own...