This post is inspired by Freelance Folder’s Birthday Contest where they want us to share our best freelancing advice.

So here goes my freelancing advice:

1. Have a plan and write down your goals
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2. Create systems to automate as much work as possible
3. Get help. Ffind yourself a reliable, intelligent, talented and proactive virtual assistant. Ask yourself, “What do I suck at or hate doing (accounting and bookkeeping)?” The next step is easy. Outsource that or those tasks.
4. Don’t compete - compliment. Find a network of active participants and find people to partner with in complimentary businesses.
5. Market yourself even while your busy
6. Ask for referrals