What to do if you’re not a natural freelance client manager
Not all creative freelancers are natural freelance client managers. It can be a hard road going from working on the work to working on the people who want it. However, client management is part of the job, whether we like it or not. And building rapport with clients...
19 questions you can ask to get better client feedback
Feedback is a vital part of improving your work, hitting the project target, and ensuring client satisfaction. However, simply asking for feedback isn’t enough – you need to ask the questions that give you valuable insights that you can act on. In this article, we’ll...
What to do if your freelance workload is overwhelming you
A freelance workload is overwhelming at times. We need to work across multiple clients, our own projects, and of course our own lead generation activities and marketing. At times, this can create stress and feelings that no matter how much we do, it is not enough to...
How to avoid getting paid late in freelancing
Are you constantly stuck, waiting for the money to land in your bank account? Don’t despair – prepare! The Freelance Jungle is helping you avoid getting paid late. In this special Death by PowerPoint session, you will learn: What a good payment friendly onboarding...
Working on government contracts with Nicole Leedham
The Freelance Jungle ran a free digital festival called “Reinvent your working life” in 2021. It was funded by a generous grant from Facebook Australia and Good2Give. As part of that festival, we had Nicole Leedham, an ex-journalist and government worker who now...
Video: Creating better freelance contracts with Paul Gordon
Do you struggle keeping your projects on track? It might come down to that freelance contract! Our poor rhymes aside, generous legal eagle Paul Gordon is joining us to talk you through freelance contracts. Known for his well thought out responses and helpful comments...
Don’t be so good at selling that you oversell your freelance abilities
While the temptation to oversell your freelance abilities to inspire confidence might be tempting, it won’t help you build trust with your clients. One of the worst ways you can damage all the clever work you build up after you’ve sold yourself to clients is to fail...