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Need a break? 5 tips for freelancers who want to go on holiday

Freelancers don’t get PTO like they would at a traditional office job. But taking a break is essential for your mental well-being and the health of your business. Here are 5 tips you can use to schedule some time away.

August 24th, 2022
4 min read
Your career

Freelance Legends: Lessons from the first 12 months of freelancing

Wouldn’t it be nice to look into a crystal ball and see what your first year of freelancing would be like? We have the next best thing—a conversation with three successful freelancers who reflect on the lessons they’ve learned over their first 12 months.

October 26th, 2021
4 min read
Your career

LinkedIn for Freelancers 3: Using the platform to grow your business

Central to developing the right relationships and finding opportunities is how you network, market, and promote yourself. Having a LinkedIn presence is a solid start, but if you use the platform consistently, you can build an audience and let the leads come to you.

September 15th, 2021
4 min read
Your career

LinkedIn for Freelancers 2: How to find leads for your business

In Part 1 of this series, we covered the reasons why freelancers use LinkedIn, and some tips on how to get started on the platform. Now, let’s go a step deeper and discuss how freelancers can find leads through LinkedIn.

August 23rd, 2021
5 min read
Your career

LinkedIn for Freelancers 1: Setting up the perfect profile

Prior to joining Rounded, I spent 5 years working at LinkedIn. I saw first hand how the platform can be misunderstood and often under-utilised. I also saw how effective it can be when used to its full potential. In this 3-part blog series, I’ll explore the ins and outs of LinkedIn.

July 13th, 2021
10 min read
Your career

Ready to start working for yourself? Ask yourself these 7 questions

If you’re getting serious about working for yourself, it’s natural to feel some trepidation. We put together seven questions you can ask yourself to know if you’re ready to make the dream a reality.

April 15th, 2021
10 min read