Freelancing Resources to Help You Succeed
Creating Proposals & Contracts
Jotform - the free contract template lets you fill in the blanks to get a solid contract
Proposal Kit - this paid solution offers the ability to create custom proposals and contracts using Word
Bidsketch - another paid solution that offers professional, template-based proposals via a web application
Managing Your Workflow
Asana - this free task and project management system is quick to learn and integrates well with other apps like Google Calendar
Firesub - creates fast reusable checklists to help you get consistent with your projects and workflow
Workflowy - a simple and elegant way to keep track of everything from research to deadlines
Trello - for a more visual organizational approach, Trello provides cards that you can move, shift and swap along with tasks so you can customize your workflow
All-in-Ones
17 Hats - project management, invoicing, and more; this is a great subscription service for people who want to use one app to do everything
Thrive Solo - simple, elegant and affordable way to handle time and project management plus invoicing
Billing and Invoicing Clients
Freshbooks - simple invoicing and expense management software
HoneyBook - custom online invoices for freelancing professionals and small business owners
Since COVID has made it more common for people to work remotely, I’ve updated my freelancing post about all the sites with remote work opportunities from a few years ago.
Remote work is increasingly common, but figuring out where to get started can feel like a big challenge if you’ve never had a remote job. Luckily, getting started with remote work is easier than you might think. Here are some steps to help you embark on your remote work journey: 1. Assess Your Skills and…