How Do You Give Yourself a Promotion as a Freelancer?

When you freelance, you’re the boss. There are no annual employee reviews, cost-of-living pay raises or milestone perks to earn.

Or, are there?

Remember you call the shots, so you can set your business up however you want, and it should definitely include promotions, bonuses and perks. Each fall I do an annual business audit and I always review my salary and the perks that come along with being a freelancer, including flexible scheduling and time off. I take this information into consideration when I want to give myself a promotion!

How Do Freelancers Get Promotions?

Just like other aspects of freelancing, including planning PTO and vacation time, promotions should be on the list.

If you want a promotion, give yourself one.

When/if you were an employee you likely had to earn a promotion. Maybe it was based on work performance, longevity with the company or completing a large project. You can use those parameters, or just give yourself a promotion because you feel like it. You’re the decision-maker.

What Types of Promotions Can Freelancers Get?

When I hear the word promotion, I immediately think of a new job title, a pay…