So, I'll keep this one short and sweet!

On top of freelance writing I also am the Business Development Manager for a company called The Freedom Shift. This is an amazing company to work for and anyone who's an entrepreneur will appreciate what we do on a daily basis. We're basically a team (and an amazing one at that!) of entrepreneurs helping other entrepreneurs with all the techy stuff.

But, I don't want to bore you with a sales pitch. What I do want to share with you...

I don't know about you, but I can be a very trusting person...to the point where it's bad for my health and my business!

Have you ever gotten sucked into a business opportunity or working alongside a client, who promises the world, but never delivers?

I sure have...
And recently too!

So here are some tips to help you avoid those opportunities and those clients:

1. Ask for 1/2 your fee up front. This might not be exactly what the client wants...

Oh boy, have I had to work at this! A little bit about myself, I've been freelance writing for over 5 years. I've written for several online outlets, magazines, companies, and also individual clients.

Honestly, it's been a slow progression getting paid what I deserve, and it hasn't been without a few charitable givings!

But, there was a turning point! I know for many of us freelancers, when we're starting our business we tend to be self-conscious on what we should charge...