Weekly digest #4 of 2025

• Freelancer Study 2025, the international Freelancemap platform has launched its annual Freelancer Survey, considered one of the most comprehensive studies in the EU. You can also take part.
• Managing Work-Life Balance After an Accident: A Comprehensive Guide for Freelancers, by Jack Nolan — Freelancing offers freedom and flexibility but also brings vulnerabilities, especially when accidents disrupt work and income. Are you prepared for such situations? By planning ahead—such as building a financial cushion—and staying adaptable, you can protect your career and emerge stronger from unexpected setbacks.
• How to Get More Done and Still Bond With Your Kids, by Katherine Steiner-Dicks — Balancing freelance work and family life can feel overwhelming, but a simple ritual—sharing an after-school snack—can bring calm and connection to your day. As Katherine mentions, this practice helps you transition from “work mode” to “parent mode,” strengthens bonds with your kids, and recharges your energy for the rest of the afternoon.
• Creating a consulting landing page that turns visitors into clients, by Melisa Liberman — What is a consulting landing page, and what should you keep in mind when building one for yourself? In a comprehensive article, Melisa shares essential elements of an effective landing page for showcasing your consulting services, along with a couple of examples for inspiration.
• 3 ways to strengthen your freelance writing portfolio, by Amy Suto — In her regular newsletter, Amy shares tips from her business experience that have helped her get better contracts as a freelance copywriter.
• Cross-cultural communication: thriving in a global freelance marketplace, from the Useme blog — Working with foreign clients brings not only opportunities but also challenges, especially in communication, which may be influenced by different cultural foundations. This article provides a couple of strategies and tips on how to adapt to diverse client needs, decode cultural cues, and build trust across borders.

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