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At the end of each workday are you left with more work than day? Do you constantly wind up working into the evening hours because there is too much to do? Do important tasks relating to your freelancing business (like bookkeeping or marketing) go undone?

If this describes you, you may have fallen victim to a common freelancer scheduling trap–the failure to schedule administrative tasks.

Unfortunately, this trap can lead to stress, freelancer burnout and even unmet deadlines. It doesn’t have to be that way.

You don’t have to feel rushed and out of time.

In this post, I’ll explain why freelancers don’t really have eight billable hours each day. I’ll also how to succeed on fewer billable hours.

One of the biggest struggles that all freelancers face is deciding what rate to charge for their services.

For one thing, it’s hard to know what the market rate is because there’s a lot of conflicting information out there. And also, many freelancers are afraid that if they charge a reasonable rate for their services they will lose potential clients.

Well, help is on the way. This post will give you some tools and pointers to help you determine your freelance rate. If you like this post, you may also find these posts helpful:

• 20 Pricing Principles for Freelancers
• How Much Should You Charge for Your Freelancing Services?

Being a freelancer can be stressful. If you aren’t dealing with difficult clients, then it may be a delay in payment or some other thing that’s got you down. And don’t even get me started on the infamous freelancer feast or famine cycle…

It can all seem like a lot of hassle.

So, it’s only normal if you’re a freelancer who feels a bit of pressure right now. After all, as a freelancer you’ve got a lot to deal with.

Too much pressure isn’t a good thing, though. Stress can cause you to make mistakes on projects. Stress can affect your outlook on life. Stress can even make you sick.

That’s why it’s very important for freelancers to find simple ways to relax. In this post, I’ll share ten easy ways for you to unwind. You should be able to use some of these tips right away (and some of them only take a few minutes to do).

If you liked this post, you may also like Five Mini-Vacations That Won’t Cost Much or Disrupt Your Schedule.

Have you gotten the wrong idea about freelancing? If so, you’re not alone.

Unfortunately, there are an awful lot of freelancing myths out there. I hear (and read) the strangest things about freelancers and freelancing. Apparently, many people actually believe the myths that are out there about freelancing.

I thought it was about time to set the record straight.

In this post, I share my most comprehensive list of freelancing myths ever. Plus, I’ll explain what’s wrong with each myth.

If you like this post, you may also like 14+ Things Your “Client” Says That They Probably Don’t Really Mean.

Most of us hate giving them and we dread asking for them. But they’re an important part of a successful freelancing business.

I’m talking about testimonials (also known as recommendations). Testimonials are more important than most freelancers realize.

Testimonials show potential clients that you have a proven track record in your field. Because testimonials come from other clients, good testimonials can be as effective as a good portfolio. Having testimonials proves to the client that you are a professional who is serious about keeping your clients satisfied.

In this post, I’ll share some important tips about how freelancers can get good testimonials. I’ll also explain the importance of writing a testimonial for those who work for you. If you like this post, you may also enjoy How to Write an Effective Reference for Another Freelancer.