Do great work. It’s as simple as that. OK, there’s a little more to it, otherwise we wouldn’t have written a blog post. When you’re first starting out as a copywriter, especially if you want to or have already quit a full-time job, it’s super tempting to rush to land clients. And that’s great if you feel ready and like you can add value for your clients. But … [Read more...]
Use Copywriting Networking to Help Land More Clients
One of the first things you need for a copywriting career is training. After all, to have a career in anything you have to know what you’re doing, right? The next steps are to put together your online portfolio and begin pitching potential clients. But there’s an important step in between: telling your network about your business. This is an intimidating step for a … [Read more...]
Resources Copywriters Need to Bookmark
As a copywriter, there’s lots of information we need to stay on top of. Some of that we can get by asking clients or fellow copywriters. But a lot of that information? We can find it ourselves. Just like your time is valuable, so is your clients’ time. You certainly want to reach out when you can’t find information that you need to move forward on a project. But you also … [Read more...]
Freelance Copywriter Business FAQs
Note: We are not legal experts or tax preparation professionals, so always consult an accountant, tax prep professional, or attorney if you have concerns. This information is aimed at copywriters in the United States. Copywriters in other locations may find this information useful for determining what questions they need to ask and answer based on their city, country, or … [Read more...]
Should Copywriters Collect Sales Tax?
Note: We are not legal experts or tax preparation professionals, so always consult an accountant, tax prep professional, or attorney if you have concerns. This information is aimed at copywriters in the United States. Copywriters in other locations may find this information useful for determining what questions they need to ask and answer based on their country, region, or … [Read more...]
Do Copywriters Need Insurance?
Note: We are not legal experts or tax preparation professionals, so always consult an accountant, tax prep professional, or attorney if you have concerns. This information is aimed at copywriters in the United States. Copywriters in other locations may find this information useful for determining what questions they need to ask and answer based on their country, region, or … [Read more...]
Opening a Business Bank Account as a Copywriter
Note: We are not legal experts or tax preparation professionals, so always consult an accountant, tax prep professional, or attorney if you have concerns. This information is aimed at copywriters in the United States. Copywriters in other locations may find this information useful for determining what questions they need to ask and answer based on their country, region, or … [Read more...]
Paying Freelance Writer Taxes in 2023
If paying taxes is what’s holding you back from freelancing, there’s some good news: All the “what if’s” and worst-case scenarios you’re thinking are all solvable (and probably not as bad as you think). When you’re working on-staff, your company takes out money from your taxes from your paycheck. But when you’re freelancing and often when you’re contracting, your … [Read more...]
Getting an EIN and Filling Out a W-9
Note: We are not legal experts or tax preparation professionals, so always consult an accountant, tax prep professional, or attorney if you have concerns. This information is aimed at copywriters in the United States. Copywriters in other locations may find this information useful for determining what questions they need to ask and answer based on their city, country, or … [Read more...]
Overcome These 5 Roadblocks to Name Your Copywriting Business
Note: We are not legal experts or tax preparation professionals, so always consult an accountant, tax prep professional, or attorney if you have concerns. This information is aimed at copywriters in the United States. Copywriters in other locations may find this information useful for determining what questions they need to ask and answer based on their city, country, or … [Read more...]