How to Manage Multiple Client Projects as a Busy Freelancer Freelancers have to do everything themselves, from applying for work to managing clients, to staying on top of their finances. For some, such self-reliance is part of the excitement of becoming a freelancer... 25 February 2021 6 min read
Everything About Writing Social Media Posts That Sell More than a means of connecting friends with each other, social media has become a necessary tool for marketers to get in touch with their potential customers, develop themselves professionally, and generate income.... 17 February 2021 5 min read Freelancing
How to Productize Your Service Productizing your service can free you up from having to manually tackle every aspect of your business. If you systematize specific tasks, you’ll speed up service delivery, enhance the customer experience – and grow your business.... 9 February 2021 5 min read Freelancing
5 Freelancing trends that will reshape the industry in 2021 The freelance market has always been flexible. It has been continually reshaped due to a range of factors. These include developing technologies, societal norms, and financial considerations. However, since the impact of the... 27 January 2021 7 min read Freelancing
7 Tips to navigate and ease remote work fatigue (The challenges of remote working are varied, and not based only on one or two factors. Source: Buffer)If the workplace of 2020 were to be characterized by two words, those would probably... 25 January 2021 7 min read Remote work
How To Increase Your Freelancing Income How do freelancers make sure that they get consistent work while increasing income at the same time?... 12 January 2021 5 min read Freelancing
New Year, New Roadmap 🎉 Welcome to 2021! Whether you've just joined us or you're an early supporter, buckle-up for an exciting year full of updates that will truly help take your business to the next level like... 2 January 2021 2 min read Product update
How to scale up your freelancing career The problem with a freelancing career is that there is a ceiling to the amount of work you can do. So, it seems like the only way to make more money is by... 14 December 2020 5 min read
How to spread the word about your freelancing business The gig economy was virtually non-existent a decade ago. In a decade, freelancers have established themselves as viable - and in many cases - highly effective for small businesses and enterprises alike. And... 25 November 2020 5 min read Freelancing
8 Ways freelancers can save for retirement If you’re a freelancer, and if you’ve ever wondered how you’ll save for retirement, then you’re not alone. In fact, approximately 15 million people in the U.S. have... 24 November 2020 3 min read Freelancing
Surviving the holidays as a freelancer: a to-do guide Being a freelancer requires constant work and commitment. You cannot thrive in this environment if you are not self-reliable and well aware of your responsibilities. In reality, freelancing often comes with overwhelming responsibilities.... 23 November 2020 6 min read Freelancing
Cogsworth integration to book more appointments Does your business use Plutio to streamline the functions of your business? We have good news for you! Appointments are now made easier with the integration of Cogsworth. More appointments mean more business.... 23 November 2020 4 min read Resources
How to create the best website in 2021 using WordPress 409 million people view more than 21.2 billion WordPress pages each month. It is no surprise that WordPress is the first name that comes to mind when web development is talked about.... 23 November 2020 4 min read Resources
7 Tips every freelance UX designer needs to know Designers make up the majority of IT freelance-related careers, with UI/UX designers accounting for around half of these. The reason so many designers decide to go freelance is down to the fact... 23 November 2020 6 min read Freelancing
6 Ways freelancers can improve their customer service skills As any seasoned entrepreneur knows, customer engagement strategies are the bedrock of doing business. Customers - whether ordinary consumers or business clients - expect their needs to be paramount, and woe betide anybody... 23 November 2020 8 min read Freelancing
Top 10 in-demand soft & hard skills to develop for your freelancer profile Are you a freelancer searching for a new role? Perhaps you’ve read about the pros and cons of freelance life, and decided to give it a go? Before you begin sending applications... 23 November 2020 7 min read Freelancing
How to be a freelance powerhouse Being a freelancer brings with it massive flexibility and control over your own time and energy. You get to choose who you want to work with and what you want to work on.... 17 November 2020 6 min read Freelancing
Product Update: October 2020 Better organization is at the heart of this months update, with a brand new and advanced file management system - you can now rely on Plutio to securely store, organize and collaborate on... 31 October 2020 3 min read Product update
How to build your freelancer portfolio in one week The early days of your freelancing career could be a frustrating experience. Prospective clients, you speak to want to look at your portfolio. But then, you do not get to build one unless... 16 October 2020 4 min read Freelancing
Setting up an inbound marketing channel for your freelance business As a freelancer, new client acquisition remains one of the biggest challenges. While cold outreach and freelance marketplaces serve as primary channels to many of us, word of mouth is often the only... 12 October 2020 4 min read Freelancing