Freelance Tips, Ideas, and Inspiration From Moxie

11 signs to watch for in a new client contract to make sure that you're not saying a legal "yes" to something you don't want to.

Master the art of managing multiple clients. Discover proven tips to stay organized, meet deadlines, and avoid burnout as a thriving freelancer.

Freelancers, stop losing money on client expenses. Learn how to track reimbursables, set clear agreements, and use tools like Moxie to get paid back — stress-free.

Protect your freelance business with Moxie. Learn 8 key elements for a solid contract that saves time, prevents scope creep and ensures you get paid.

Portals help you share files professionally and securely — no digging through threads or misplacing deliverables.

Good customer service fuels long-term growth by building trust and making clients feel like more than just a transaction.

Sometimes, all it takes to feel supported is knowing you’re not the only one winging it.

A freelance writer who regularly shares writing tips and industry insights on LinkedIn will naturally attract clients looking for a knowledgeable and engaged expert.

A well-defined scope prevents misunderstandings and sets clear expectations.

An LLC separates your personal assets from your business, meaning only your business assets would be at risk in these scenarios.

Moxie is designed with freelancers and solopreneurs in mind.

By leveraging tools tailored to your needs, you can save time, reduce stress, and focus on what truly matters: growing your business and delivering exceptional work.

CRM software is a tool designed to help businesses manage interactions with clients, streamline workflows, and organize data.

One of the most basic yet effective CRM strategies is to segment your clients based on different criteria.

Every invoice should include some basic information to make it clear, concise, and legally sound.

According to a study by LinkedIn, 70% of sales professionals say that their CRM system was critical to closing deals and increasing conversion rates​.

Imagine having a personal assistant who delivers a comprehensive overview of your business activities daily, weekly, and monthly.

The ideal CRM is user-friendly, customizable, integrates with other tools, and offers automation features to streamline your workflow.

Hey there, go-getter freelancers! The freelance world is expanding more than ever before Globally, the freelance market was valued at $3.9 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $9.57 billion by 2030.

As a freelancer, days off are not just pauses in your workflow; they are essential chapters in your career story that deserve as much attention and planning as any project deadline.

Spotting a bad client early on can be just as crucial as finding a good one. Identify those red flags with the cheeky yet expert guidance that Moxie embodies.

As a freelancer, you know that each client relationship is like cultivating a rare orchid. Transform the art of managing ongoing client relationships with Moxie.

As freelancers, juggling multiple projects and clients, your success hinges on clear communication.

Understanding the ins and outs of a tax invoice isn't just good practice — it's a symphony of numbers, details, and legal necessities that play together in harmony.

Beware, dear freelancers, not all clients are the Brie or Gouda of your cheese board; some are more like that dubious block of unknown origin.

Dive into the art of diversifying your client portfolio, brought to you by Moxie. Have the power to choose from an array of clients, projects, and opportunities.

In the bustling world of freelancing, staying organized isn’t just nice to have — it’s your lifeline to sanity.

Looking for a gateway to a more fulfilling, efficient, and balanced professional life. Learn about our work-from-home-client portal.

As the new year rolls in, it's time to think about investing in the most crucial aspect of your freelancing business: finding new clients. Let Moxie guide you.

Your virtual handshake, digital business card, and friendly little assistant all rolled into one. Develop your brand with Moxie's client portal.

Ever feel like you're juggling a million things at once? Transform your chaos into organization and structure with Moxie's client portal, connecting your freelance prowess with their business needs.

Guess no more. Use actual math to set freelance prices that provide for you and your needs and help you work towards your dreams.

Thinking about becoming an affiliate or creating an affiliate program? Mark Ormiston has grown his own program and shares how to make yours great.

Will SEO work for you in your small business? Liam Carnahan has the answer and how to optimize for SEO without selling your business's soul.

How Jun Han Chin uses several simple illustrations to communicate specific points to an audience.

Keeping those hard-earned dimes in order is a tad more complex than avoiding that overpriced, super-frothy latte. Selecting the right accounting software isn't the endgame; it's the beautiful symphony that plays as you dance through the freelance world.

Two things for you to do over one week that will help you determine if it's time to hire an operations support person for your business.

To bank or not to bank, that is the question! Dive into the freelance finance quest of: do you really need a business bank account?

Managing cash flow can feel like trying to eat soup with a fork. But with a dash of strategy, a sprinkle of humor, and tools like Moxie by your side, you can slurp up success and send those cash flow blues running.

Wudan Yan trains us on how to flex your negotiation muscle as a business owner and what things you must have in any negotiation.

Dear go-getter freelancers, next time someone asks about your rate, channel the confidence of a lemonade mogul, stand tall, and remember—you're selling the crème de la crème of lemonades in this vast freelance market.

Heston Roberts from Social Varsity breaks down the best use of each of Instagram's features.

With a suite of tools designed for freelancers, Moxie can help you get a clear picture of your finances and get those rates just right.

Passive income creation is not just for clickbait. It's not magic, but it can be great money for any freelancer. Preston Lee from Millo.com talks about how.

Setting freelance rates is a delicate balancing act. Tools like Moxie can provide invaluable insights making the process more data-driven.

It's always the right time to create a standard operating procedure for your small or solo business. John D. Saunders shows you how.

To streamline your financial management, invest in software tailored to meet your specific needs. Learn more about accounting software features with Moxie today.

Your rate is more than just a number—it's a testament to your growth, evolution, and that cheeky confidence we love. Sign up with Moxie today for help!

Sustainable content pillars for busy freelancers from Jourdan Guyton, 10 year content expert.

Social media caption templates to turn likes into paying customers.

A client portal is a powerful tool that offers freelancers a single platform to connect with clients and manage their business. Take a look at Moxie's key client portal features.

Lighting is important for all kinds of content, but do you know how important? Stuart Jones, 10-year cinematographer, does.

Ashley R. Cummings talks about creating a personal brand and how to translate that to your web appearance.

Tax expert (and former IRS agent) Nacondra Moran takes us through freelance finances and taxes.

Always be marketing. That's Satta Hightower's advice as a 14-year freelancer. Do these 4 things every week to keep your pipeline full of just the right clients.

How do you start finding a niche when it's so personal to you? Try this 5 question strategy to get yourself started.

Moxie, formerly Hectic, has a new look, but the same commitment to making freelancers lives easier with better software and flexible structure.

In her workshop, Kat Boogaard shares the strategy and actual email she sent to book $3K in new assignments.

Dana Miranda from Healthy Rich teaches us how to set your calendar double your freelance income.

Some of our best notes (plus Q&A!) from Austin L. Church's workshop on a full freelance sales process.

Sustaining a profitable freelance business with a steady stream of clients? It's not a pipe dream. A pipeline is the answer.

7 practical steps for when you start dreaming about a full time career in freelancing. (Tips on convincing your mom not included.)

We're on a mission to empower every entrepreneurial mind to turn passion into success.

If you're doing one of these jobs, you're in exactly the right position to be needed by everyone in 2023.

No one likes chasing down an overdue invoice. With these 6 tips, we'll help you navigate how to legally set up late fees and best practices for collecting them.

If you’re ready to start freelance writing but worried you have no experience, no connections, and no idea what you’re doing, don’t worry. Follow our guide for getting started on the right foot.

Side hustles are a great way to earn additional income and pick up unique job skills. Here are some of the more unusual side gigs that can make you money.

Editing your own writing can be hard. Discover 15 editing tools to help improve your writing…even if you’re not a pro writer.

These 5 strategies won't magically make clients appear, but they will give you a foundation to intentionally pursue sustainable growth for your entrepreneurial dreams.

Freelance offices come in all shapes and sizes — but the best ones still share common traits. Here’s how you should build your workspace to maximize productivity.

Sometimes freelancing is a team sport. Here's how to make collaboration way easier.

In the season wrap, you can experience the love and excitement we have for these weekly conversations. We’re so thrilled to be part of this podcast—we hope that you have as much fun with it as we do!

The key to attracting more clients, getting more work and increasing your revenue as a freelancer is simple – create valuable content. Find out what content

This week, we’re so excited to bring you the most important episode of the podcast so far. We’re excited to introduce you to Olivia, Darryl’s daughter and the Hectic Podcast’s biggest fan!

Yann Ilunga has interviewed renowned guests, organized global conferences, and seen extraordinary success - all while enjoying the freedom and flexibility that comes with running his own business.

Our favorite podcasts for freelancing advice, tips, and inspiration

Katherine Barner is committed to helping others live the lives they desire and deserve. Though she loves her work as a trauma and grief counselor, she is so much more than this role.

When you're a self-taught photographer it's easy to get caught up in self-doubt and comparison. So how do we contest such feelings and stay hungry in the face of imposter syndrome?

Are you dissatisfied with your life or the season you’re in? Do you wish you could just pinpoint the reason you’re stuck so you can change it? If so, this is the episode for you.

Taking regular breaks and getaways is important to maintain a healthy freelancing lifestyle. Here’s how to make your next vacation as convenient and stress-free as possible.

Over the past eight years, she’s built a thriving career as a freelance writer. Kat Boogaard spends her days completing projects, sharing everything she’s learned with other freelancers, and enjoying time with her growing family.

Getting paid to write is just the start of the many benefits that come with being a freelance writer. Here are some of the best perks this media career offers.

Whether Colleen Welsch is working on her freelance writing work, coaching freelancers, creating social media content as an influencer, writing music, or performing comedy, she is driven by the joy these passions bring, not the money they might make.

If the idea of selling makes you cringe, forget about pushy sale tactics and annoying sales pitches. This guide for freelancers who hate sales…

For Austin Church, life is about giving everything he can give rather than taking everything he can get. That might mean freely sharing the lessons he’s learned in business or simply giving someone the benefit of the doubt.

From professional bridesmaids to ostrich babysitters, some freelancers truly take unconventional jobs to the next level.

As a successful photographer, videographer, and science writer, Marley Parker knows taking the leap to full time freelance was the most extreme and also the best decision she could have made.

Finding the best freelance clients can be difficult, but there are certain characteristics you should always look for.

Todd McClain is a stilt walker, stunt man, and children’s book author. He’s also a freelancer whose business practices can help you with your own career. Hard to believe? Here’s what he has to say.

Hear how Amber Malone has been affected by the stigma of mental health, how she’s healing from it, and why she is committed to helping others through her experiences.

Freelancers are change makers. So let’s talk about how we can create change by moving towards intentional advocacy and empathy in how we see and support our marginalized clients. 

A simple guide to replace toxic work habits with positive ones.

With over 20 years of freelancing and entrepreneurship under his belt, Justin Park has learned the value of perseverance as he works toward his goals.

For freelancers who experience imposter syndrome, making a few key adjustments to recurring thought patterns can turn negative self-talk into motivation. ‍

Will AI writing bots make human freelance writers obsolete? Here’s why you shouldn’t see bots as your replacements — and how you can stay relevant in the age of automation.

As an artist, comedian, actor, voice actor, painter, and perhaps creative/genius, Becky Jo Harris has a lot to teach about chasing new experiences and overcoming imposter syndrome.

Recessions create many problems for businesses — but they can also provide plenty of opportunities for the capable freelancer. Here’s how to take advantage of them.‍

Think branding is all about logo design and catchy names? Think again. Here’s how to build an effective brand that’s based on your unique values and work ethic.

We often see burnout as a symptom reserved for those who are working full-time. What if it can actually impact all of us in different ways as we pursue freelance work?