Laura Briggs

Freelance writer and author at The Freelance Coach

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Laura Briggs is a teacher turned entrepreneur and freelance writer. She creates SEO content for law firms. She's also the author of How to Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business, The Six Figure Freelancer, How to Become a Virtual Assistant and Remote Work for Military Spouses.

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More From Laura Briggs

Building a Business

Should You Write a Book to Promote Your Business? Here’s How to Decide

Writing a book is a common goal for most people, but does it make sense for your business? Discover what to consider before committing to writing a book for business reasons.

Marketing

Freelancers, Stop Chasing Clients — Here’s How to Get Them to Come to You

Discover how to make marketing effective and manageable as a busy freelance service provider.

Side Hustle

I’ve Been Freelancing For 13 Years — Here Are My Top 7 Strategies For Better Client Relationships

Discover how to maintain boundaries and work effectively with freelance clients.

Building a Business

Being Laid Off Isn’t the End — Here’s Why It Might Be Time to Try Freelancing

With clear positioning, smart client strategies and the ability to monetize existing skills quickly, a career disruption can become the start of a more sustainable business.

Building a Business

How to Use Surveys and Social Media to Increase Sales

The new book 'Content Is King' unlocks strategies to discover your next best-seller.

Building a Business

These Simple Design Tweaks Can Boost Your Website Sales

Learn the essentials of a successful site from the new book, 'Content Is King.'

Business Branding

Here’s Solid Proof for Why You Shouldn’t Use AI Tools to Write Website Copy

Although there are unquestionable applications for AI chatbots like ChatGPT, their copywriting often fails to capture a brand voice authentically.

Thought Leaders

3 Signs That You Need a Virtual Assistant — And What Type to Hire

Taking on this type of help is an important step for any business owner, especially a solopreneur. These are the top signs that you're ready to hire.

Thought Leaders

Here’s How to Apply to Give a TEDx Talk

Most people want to give a TEDx talk but have no idea how hard it is to refine an idea to get it accepted and to advance through the formal process.

Human Resources

5 Ways to Make Your Marketing Agency More Appealing to Freelancers

Freelancers have a choice about who they work with, which is you need to think about the other side of your business equation.

Business Ideas

How Much Should You Charge as a Freelance Writer?

Set up a sustainable freelance writing business by knowing the three major ways to charge and the pros and cons of each one.

Thought Leaders

When to Part Ways With a Freelancer

Hiring freelancers can save time and money without sacrificing quality, but when is it better to just go your separate ways?

Online Presence

7 Facebook-Group Etiquette Tips for Business Owners

Use Facebook groups for good, not driving other people crazy. Follow the rules and get the most out of connecting with other entrepreneurs.

Marketing

How Much Do I Need to Market Myself as a New Freelancer?

When you're just launching and don't have any clients yet, you need to build a schedule to stay consistent and effective.

Thought Leaders

4 Tips for Running Your Freelance Business as a Digital Nomad

Want to travel the world or even just around the U.S.? Freelance work gives you the flexibility to do that, but you need to plan ahead accordingly.

Human Resources

How to Really Leave Your 9 to 5 for a Freelance Side Hustle

Create your escape plan to go full-time with your freelance business and discover how to handle your exit professionally.

Building a Business

When to Take Your Freelance Business Full-Time

Are you ready to leave your day job? Find out what to consider before you make the leap into full-time entrepreneurship.

Building a Business

How to Bootstrap for a New Startup by Hiring Freelancers

Get the most bang for your buck by leveraging the online talent pool of independent contractors.

Human Resources

How to Avoid Isolation as a Freelancer

What can a freelancer do to stay connected in today's business world?

Building a Business

What Is a Freelance Agency, and How Can I Build One?

Discover what makes an agency different from a solopreneur's business.

Human Resources

Employee or Freelancer: Which One Do I Need?

Discover the pros and cons of hiring a freelancer and learn when it really does make more sense to bring on an employee instead.

Human Resources

4 Ways to Hone Your Soft Skills as a Freelancer

In an increasingly crowded marketplace, you have to be the whole package.

Thought Leaders

5 Freelancers You Need on Your Team to Scale to 6 Figures

Drive your business forward by outsourcing specific tasks.

Building a Business

5 Freelance Careers with the Easiest Learning Curve

Discover how to break in using free and affordable books, podcasts, courses and other tools to start your side hustle.

Business News

5 Tips for Military Vets Transitioning Into a Remote Workforce or Business

With many companies at least temporarily remote, you need to put your best foot forward digitally.

Building a Business

The Best Tools for Juggling Multiple Freelance Clients

Get organized with the software and systems you need to scale.

Building a Business

Expert Negotiation Tips From a 6-Figure Freelancer

Discover how to pivot from only talking price and deliver personalized follow-up that works for you, too.

Building a Business

How to Run a 6-Figure Freelance Business in 20 Hours a Week

Keep a profitable side-hustle venture, guard against burnout and continue to generate revenue.

Human Resources

4 Mistakes You Should Avoid When Working as a Freelance Writer

Working for family for free is just one of them! Find out what other three mistakes you could make that could derail your business.

Human Resources

An Expert Reveals Smart Rate-Setting Tips for Your Freelance Writing Business

Making sure you get paid what your worth is essential to business success. These tips can help you set your rates so you hit the sweet spot with customers -- not too high and not too low.

Laura Briggs

More From Laura Briggs

Should You Write a Book to Promote Your Business? Here’s How to Decide

Freelancers, Stop Chasing Clients — Here’s How to Get Them to Come to You

I’ve Been Freelancing For 13 Years — Here Are My Top 7 Strategies For Better Client Relationships

Being Laid Off Isn’t the End — Here’s Why It Might Be Time to Try Freelancing

How to Use Surveys and Social Media to Increase Sales

These Simple Design Tweaks Can Boost Your Website Sales

Here’s Solid Proof for Why You Shouldn’t Use AI Tools to Write Website Copy

3 Signs That You Need a Virtual Assistant — And What Type to Hire

Here’s How to Apply to Give a TEDx Talk

5 Ways to Make Your Marketing Agency More Appealing to Freelancers

How Much Should You Charge as a Freelance Writer?

When to Part Ways With a Freelancer

7 Facebook-Group Etiquette Tips for Business Owners

How Much Do I Need to Market Myself as a New Freelancer?

4 Tips for Running Your Freelance Business as a Digital Nomad

How to Really Leave Your 9 to 5 for a Freelance Side Hustle

When to Take Your Freelance Business Full-Time

How to Bootstrap for a New Startup by Hiring Freelancers

How to Avoid Isolation as a Freelancer

What Is a Freelance Agency, and How Can I Build One?

Employee or Freelancer: Which One Do I Need?

4 Ways to Hone Your Soft Skills as a Freelancer

5 Freelancers You Need on Your Team to Scale to 6 Figures

5 Freelance Careers with the Easiest Learning Curve

5 Tips for Military Vets Transitioning Into a Remote Workforce or Business

The Best Tools for Juggling Multiple Freelance Clients

Expert Negotiation Tips From a 6-Figure Freelancer

How to Run a 6-Figure Freelance Business in 20 Hours a Week

4 Mistakes You Should Avoid When Working as a Freelance Writer

An Expert Reveals Smart Rate-Setting Tips for Your Freelance Writing Business

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