🆒 Time to unveil the first building in the game!

Say hello to the wooden hut – the very first step on your journey. Every great city starts small, but with the right strategy, it can grow into a thriving metropolis!🔼

➡️ Expand your city, build skyscrapers, and unlock legendary architectural wonders. From tiny houses to a booming empire – it's all in your hands!

Which iconic building would you love to see in the game? Share your ideas in the comments below!👇

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🔵 Top freelancing tips for beginners: Create a world-class client onboarding experience
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As a freelancer, you'll soon learn that each client has their own style when it comes to collaborating on projects. Just like ballroom dancing, there are certain partners that will immediately take the lead, while others will want you to take the lead. We have first-hand experience with how tempting it can be, as a first-time freelancer, to let the client take the lead from start of the project. Less opportunity for them to see how inexperienced you are, right? 

Actually, wrong. There are a lot of great reasons to have a bullet-proof client onboarding process: it eliminates unnecessary back and forth, reduces scope creep (aka the client expecting you to do more than initially agreed), and work more efficiently. With an onboarding process, you immediately establish that you're a professional who knows what they're doing. This will also help you reduce client churn and even get more referrals! (More on referrals later.) 

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🔵 Top freelancing tips for beginners: Make sure you're legally compliant
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When it comes to mistakes new freelancers make, this one's a big one. Even though you're just one person, you're still operating a business by offering your services in exchange for payment. As you grow into your new role as a freelancer/solopreneur, you'll want to do some research about what type of legislative options there are for you to structure your business with. Each country will have its own laws, which can result in stiff penalties if you don't comply, so it's best to consult a local professional to learn more about your options. 

Having a registered company isn't just to avoid fines from your local tax authorities. By having a registered company you're often subject to a different (lower) tax rate, you'll be able to optimize your tax bill by expensing business purchases (like that expensive new Macbook or that flashy new website we just talked about). Having a registered company can help give your freelancer contracts more teeth legislatively, should a client decide to stiff you (more on that next). 

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🔵 Top freelancing tips for beginners: Yes, you need a freelancer contract
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Freelancer contracts are another thing that can cause anxiety for even the most pragmatic freelancer. It's another one of the most common mistakes new freelancers make — thinking they can just skip the contract and pray that everything turns out ok. We're here to tell you that there are all kinds of ways for things to go wrong when there's a partnership without a contract: everything from scope creep to your client ghosting you when they get the bill.

And without a contract, it's basically impossible to do anything about it. Luckily, it's not nearly as scary as you think. Even Google Docs has a very basic Freelancer Contract template in their template library.

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🔵 Top freelancing tips for beginners: Set yourself up for success as a new freelancer by getting organized
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People often assume that freelancers sleep until noon, do a few hours of work and call it a day by the local pub’s happy hour (why not, if it works). Sure, you can 100% reach that point as an established freelancer, but it’s not possible to start-out with this structure and expect to make a living off being a solopreneur.

❔ Clients wanna know: What talents do you bring to the table, and of those talents what is your creme-de-la-creme? How truly available are you to both new work possibilities and your existing clients? Are you looking for ways to improve your skills, even when you’re not actively tackling a project? What makes you… You?

Marketplaces haven’t provided support for freelancers, and they’ve made businesses the heroes instead of the solopreneur doing the work.

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🔵 Top freelancing tips for beginners: Automate and outsource with the right tools
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As a freelancer, you'll soon learn that your to-do list will always be longer than the amount of hours in a day. As a business owner, one of the most important things you can do is pinpoint what activities are creating the most value for your business, and which ones you should outsource.

Take invoicing, for example. You'd think freelancers would love creating invoices because you're about to get paid, right? But as it turns out, the vast majority of freelancers struggle with these dull, repetitive tasks — which is why they should be the first ones on your list to automate or outsource. 

Keep in mind that in any and every freelancer forum, there will be freelancers that swear by a certain app or platform. But it's important to find the right one for you. Every freelancer is different, and it takes some IRL experimenting to learn which ones are your tech tool soulmates

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🔵 How to manage finances as a freelancer
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Managing finances as a freelancer involves more than just basic budgeting. Key strategies include:

1. Income Tracking: Set up a system to monitor earnings, helping to anticipate cash flow and avoid overbooking.
2. Separate Bank Accounts: Use a dedicated business bank account to simplify tracking and legal compliance.
3. Client Invoicing: Address invoicing proactively to ensure timely payments, and consider shorter payment terms or retainers.
4. Expense Tracking: Regularly document expenses to maximize tax deductions and identify spending patterns.
5. Budget Creation: Estimate income and expenses to evaluate financial health and adjust strategies accordingly.
6. Pay Yourself Wisely: Differentiate between gross profit and net income to determine a sustainable salary.
7. Insurance: Invest in appropriate insurance to protect against potential business liabilities.
8. Professional Help: Consult accountants for tax advice and financial planning, especially if working internationally.

Overall, freelancers should actively manage their finances to ensure stability and growth.

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🔵 Top freelancing tips for beginners: Join an online freelancer community
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One of the mistakes we see new freelancers make is not reaching out to fellow freelancers in their industry. While it can be easy to fall into the trap of seeing them as competition, or being hesitant to engage because it triggers your imposter syndrome, the fact is that these people are your people. No one else will be able to understand the highs and lows of freelancing like your fellow solos.

And while the community aspect is invaluable in itself, it's super common for freelancers to share jobs that they're either too busy to take on or not right for. And as a member of the community, you'll be in a great position to leap on these juicy opportunities!

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🔵 Top freelancing tips for beginners: Never stop upskilling as a freelancer
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No matter how confident you are in your skills, the reality is that way the world works is evolving at lightning speed —  with a 0% chance of slowing down anytime soon. What does it mean? It means that taking a single Hubspot course about Introduction to SEO back in the Spring of 2010 (or 2019, for that matter) isn't gonna cut it by today's standards. Especially if you're claiming to be an SEO expert.

By choosing to earn a living as a freelancer in today's competitive landscape, you're committing to life as a forever student of your chosen craft. And while courses can be a great way of staying up-to-date, it comes down to retaining your sense of curiosity.

Commit to reading just one article a day and watch how quickly you pick up the "industry lingo." Listen to podcasts. Watch tutorials on YouTube. Attend webinars. Follow other industry professionals on their chosen medium and keep an eye on what they're up to. Join a community, as suggested above. As long as you remain engaged in your craft, remaining on the cutting edge becomes a lot easier. 

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