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I made 4 mistakes at the beginning of my freelance writing career, but they changed the way I do business
- Now that I'm in my seventh year of freelance writing, I see how some of the mistakes I made when starting out cost me time and money, such as investing in a beautiful website and business cards.
- If you're a new freelancer, make sure to focus on what will move the needle in your business and learn to negotiate, and don't waste your time on superficial details.
- Separating your personal and bus…
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