78. Freelancing in a recession (6 tips)

30/09/2022 13 min Episodio 78
78. Freelancing in a recession (6 tips)

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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. Get bonus clips and tips in the 15 Minute Freelancer newsletter: 15minutefreelancer.substack.comFind out more:Episode 54: Make yourself ridiculously referrableEpisode 21: Stress-free accounting with Martin BrooksWant to feature in my Ask Me Anything episode? Record your question here: memo.fm/15/Say hi to Louise: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.LinkedIn: Louise ShanahanTwitter: @LouiseShanahan_Website: thecopyprescription.comLeave me a voice note on memo.fm/15/Support the podcast! If you find this episode helpful and you'd like to show your appreciation, consider leaving a tip over at ko-fi.com/15minutefreelancer. Donations help cover the cost of running the podcast and are very much appreciated.