Freelancing Resources to Help You Succeed

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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

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Top Websites for Remote Work | Fall 2023

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.

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Taking the First Step: The Basics of Remote Work and Freelancing

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…