3.03.2022

Contracts are a blessing

Contracts are a freelancers best friend and in this post we'll show you how to make the most of the them, as simply as possible.

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8.02.2022

Personal Branding - An introduction

Personal Branding is nothing new, but it's being used in many new ways and contexts that you can leverage when building your personal brand. In this post our guest author Katherine Jensen shares some of her tips and experiences in building a personal brand.

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14.01.2022

Black and White thinking

As freelancers and consultants nothing is more important than how we think. Much has been written about mental frameworks and while most of these are helpful allow me to suggest an addition.

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10.01.2022

Lessons learned on SaaS pricing

When starting a SaaS business you eventually arrive at the challenge of pricing and packaging. Many great articles have been written on the subject, we've read them all, and still we missed the mark. Here's our thoughts on version 2.0.

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17.12.2021

Securing payment

A Gig isn't completed until the job is done and the payment has cleared. But how do you ensure consistent timely payments and set competitive prices? In this post we'll share a few pointers.

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13.12.2021

How to handle difficult clients

If you've never had to wrangle a difficult client, this blog post is your opportunity to prepare. Disagreements happen, some people handle them better than others, how we conduct ourselves in these situations have a profound impact on the trajectory of our careers.

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8.12.2021

Recharge now

Burnout is a very real threat to not only freelancers but everyone these days. I get weekly mails/comments from colleagues who are struggling with burnout at some stage. Having played with that fire myself, I want to share a few tips on how to stay at 100%.

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3.12.2021

Expert level timemanagement for freelancers

Time management is a subject very important to us here at ZimTik, as it is a crucial skill to master if you want to fully enjoy the freelancing experience. Conversely, failure to master time management will certainly make you miserable. In this post we'll cover all you need to know to reach expert level.

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29.11.2021

Junior Vs Senior freelancers

When pitching a new client, you'll almost always be up against other freelancers and consultants. They will be either more or less experienced than you. How you position yourself is crucial to whether or not you'll land the job. In this post we'll share some pointers for both juniors and seniors.

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23.11.2021

Clojurescript is ZimTiks secret sauce

We frequently get asked about our tech-stack from some of our more technically minded freelancers and in this post we're happy to share some details from the engine room. I'll try to strike a balance between the technical and business oriented aspects.

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16.11.2021

How to land your first client

Landing your first client is surprisingly easy, if you know how to approach it. In this post we'll cover how to land not only your first client, but all subsequent clients as well. The approach might need some tailoring for your specific market and if that's the case we encourage you to share your experiences.

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15.11.2021

Invoice by level of trust

Invoicing your clients is a very important part of any client relationship. Failure to deliver correct, easy to pay, timely invoices can be a serious violation of expectations and cause issues in even the best relationships. In this post we'll show you how to do it right by answering the 3 basic questions: What, When and How.

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6.06.2021

A freelancers contract

As a freelancer your best tool for ensuring a shared vision of projects and protection against unforseen outcomes, is a good standard contract.

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12.05.2021

ZimTik launched with a vision

In this post I'd like to share the 2 primary ideas driving ZimTik and its design. We want to empower freelancers, without adding clutter.

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