78. Freelancing in a recession (6 tips)

15 Minute Freelancer

Are you worried about what the current economic situation might mean for your business? If so, please know you are not alone.

In this solo episode, I share the questions I'm considering to prepare my freelance business for economic disruption, including:

• How is the downturn affecting my niche?
• Should I change my services?
• Should I raise or lower my rates?
• How can I bring in more work if needed?
• How can I make my business more financially resilient?
• What are the potential upsides of an economic downturn for freelancers?

Our financial situations and businesses may be different (I'm not a financial advisor and this isn't financial advice), but hopefully this will spark some ideas to consider for yourself.

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Episode 54: Make yourself ridiculously referrable
Episode 21: Stress-free accounting with Martin Brooks

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Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter and a big fan of finding your freelance niche. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.

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