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Are you making 6 figures yet?!

Many freelancers are not making as much money as they could. This is unfortunate since in many cases low quality of delivered work is not the cause. So, they deserve to earn more, but suffer from "starving artist" syndrome.

Here you find the best tips I know off to cure this needless struggle.

Key Issue: Understanding Positioning

Moneywise there are just 2 types of freelancers: those in a favorable position...

... and those who must work on improving theirs. If they want to attract the right type of client. And earn more with less effort.

As a business owner (and when freelancing, you are a business owner) you have a position in the market place, even if you don't realize it yet. This position will either work for you, resulting in getting paid higher fees or it works against you.

Basically every successful business in the world stands on the foundation of a sound positioning strategy. With his free ebook "The 10 Commandments of Power Positioning: Magical Marketing Strategies for Creating an Endless Stream of New, Repeat and Referral Business", Michel Fortin provides an excellent introduction into this topic. He also explains how to get going with practical, down to earth examples from his own experience. Discover the magic behind the concepts that enable you to demand above market average rates and get them paid!

Get the free PDF here:

The 10 Commandments of Power Positioning: Magical Marketing Strategies for Creating an Endless Stream of New, Repeat and Referral Business: (Prepare for subscribing to an email-newsletter though. Well, the site is full of good info, so I hope you don't mind.)

Choosing the right Paychecks!

Ultimately you can only make so much as your clients have in their pockets

What's Best: Hourly or Flat Fee?: The best take I've read so far on this big question.
Why Freelance Copywriters Go Hungry: I guess those reasons do apply to freelancers in general, not just copywriters.

My Recommendation: if you want to harness the power of positioning

Help me sorting my clients!

Not all freelancers are convidently managing their client relationships

When dealing with their clients, many freelancers tend to behave to their disadvantage. More often than not, that leads to an overworked and underpaid professional. Here are some tips on how to get your paycheck-providers to better play in tune.

50 Things Your Customers Wish You Knew: Many struggling freelancers suffer because of one thing: false assumptions about what their clients expect. Some eye-openers from Sonia Simone.
When, Why and How to Fire a Client: Did you know? Human rights apply to freelancers as well.
3 Freelancing "Bad Habits" That Cost You Money: Your bank account tells your story about how well you step up to your clients, usually.
Setting Yourself Apart from Other Designers: Often our problems stem primarily from our own behavior. Fortunately you can turn this fact to your (business) advantage!