As a freelancer, you have to keep track of all your projects and clients, which can be hard when you’re on the go. Here are some tips for staying organized as busy freelancers.
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Create A Better Workspace.
Clean up your workspace. If you’re working from home, make sure your workspace is clean and organized. This will make it easier for you to focus on work and avoid getting distracted by things that are out of place or messy.
Have a calendar where you can keep track of deadlines and important tasks. A calendar can help keep your freelance business organized by keeping track of client meetings, project deadlines, invoicing deadlines, income dates etc., which means less time spent worrying about forgetting something important or missing an opportunity to invoice a client.
Use checklists when working on large projects so that nothing gets missed in the process such as formatting content correctly before sending it back to clients; making sure all images are uploaded correctly before sending them off; creating backups of files every day just in case something happens with the website server while uploading files etc., which means less time spent fixing problems down the line because they weren’t caught earlier on during production stages.
Clients and Cash
There will be fast money forthcoming (if you’re smart). As you begin to take on more clients and you start managing a cash flow, there are two things that can save your sanity. First, get a good accountant. Ideally, this person will be able to help with all of your accounting needs, but if they specialize in tax preparation or have experience helping freelancers with their businesses then that’s even better. Make sure they know what you do and have records of it (if possible).
The second is to keep good records yourself. Not only should this include keeping track of hours worked so you can bill appropriately later on but also having some sort of system for tracking payments made to clients as well as payments received from them.
Make Smart Choices About Your Space.
The space you choose to work from home is vital to your productivity. Make smart choices about your space by choosing a room with a door, one that’s not too noisy or overly bright or dim, not too hot nor too cold. The ideal spot has enough space for you to spread out and concentrate without being constantly distracted by other people in the house. In addition, if possible, make sure that this room is close enough to an area where there are utilities available (such as an office or kitchen) so that you don’t have a far walk when it comes time for lunch or coffee breaks.
Turn what you love into a business.
The next thing that you must do is find a way to turn your passion into a business. That’s the best way to ensure that you can make money doing something that you absolutely love.
That doesn’t necessarily mean starting up your own company, though. If you want to freelance, then go ahead and do it. You’ll be happy as long as it’s what makes sense for your life right now.
Work With People Who Inspire You.
It’s important to work with people who are like-minded, but it’s also important to work with people who inspire you. There are lots of different types of people in the world, and they each bring a unique perspective. The more perspectives you get, the better your own will become.
Take Care of Yourself.
Taking care of yourself is essential to being successful. To get and stay organized, you need to take time for yourself and your health. The most obvious way to do this is by getting exercise, eating well, and sleeping well. These things are important for everyone but even more so when you don’t have much time for them in your day-to-day life. If you can’t fit in a workout or meal prep every day, try to do it at least three times a week. You will feel better physically and mentally if you make sure that plant-based foods are making up the majority of what you eat (we’re not saying meat is bad). And finally, try to go to bed at least 7 hours before waking up in the morning if possible.
Conclusion
Being organized can make all the difference in your work life. It allows you to be more productive, confident and able to focus on what’s important. So take a few minutes today to try out these tips and see if they help you get better organized.
About the Author
Emily Lamp is a professional writer, working closely with many aspiring thinkers and entrepreneurs from various companies. She is also interested in lifestyle travel, business growth and self-improvement.
