r/freelanceuk

Watu wa writing. How do you guys deal with a non paying client? I completed work which was supposed to paid around 10k. Client sent 5k and went MIA and it's been a week. I text him on WhatsApp to remind him everyday to send the balance but no response. I don't want to do the inevitable but he's rea

I’ve been freelancing for years, used to charge clients per project and everything was smooth. Two years ago I went to a daily/hourly rate. Since then everything has gone wild.

I always forget to turn on and off a timer, I am never really sure whether I should charge the some hours.

For instance, do I charge if I was processing a project during a walk? What if I am absolutely unproductive today and worked only 2 hours out of 8, while constantly fighting myself to keep focused.

As a result, I feel like I work way more intense and nervous, but barely make more money.

How do you manage it?

Hello! So i am going to join my course in September and i have a fair share of experience in media jobs and was wondering if I can freelance while studying?

Hey everyone. I’ve got a Banking and Finance degree and some real accounting/finance work experience (fintech, an accounting internship), and a few months ago I started a small freelance bookkeeping and financial advisory practice, mainly targeting small businesses and NGOs.

Right now I’m doing the basics, building out a portfolio, setting up profiles on Upwork/Fiverr, trying to figure out pricing tiers that don’t scare off clients but also don’t undersell me. But I feel like I’m flying a bit blind on the “actually get clients” part.

A few things I’m stuck on:

\*\*•\*\*	How did you land your first few paying clients when you had no track record yet?    
\*\*•\*\*	Freelance platforms vs. direct outreach vs. referrals , what actually worked for you?    
\*\*•\*\*	Any pricing structure advice for bookkeeping/advisory work specifically (hourly vs. package vs. retainer)?    
\*\*•\*\*	If you work with NGOs/nonprofits, is there anything different about that market I should know?

I’m not trying to build some huge firm overnight, just trying to get consistent clients and build a reputation. Any advice, even “stuff I wish I knew earlier,” would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!

Hi Reddit. Can anyone recommend where to learn about social media for free please? Ideally a series of tutorials / videos / online help sites. I'd like to try and keep to the same author / producer where I can be guided through how to use them to help promote my business. I've searched online but haven't been able to find a good, single, easy to follow site. Many thanks.