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Freelancing from home: a starter guide
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Giovanna Coppola
I've been freelancing for about a year now. I thought I’d share some and would share some of the best products to help you get started. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Workspace
 
Productivity and Organization
 
Creative and Marketing

Workspace

Everything you need to freelance from your at-home office
 
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A good laptop is CRUCIAL and this is a very affordable option that I like!
Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH 15.6" FHD Laptop
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This has saved my neck so many times
RIWUCT Foldable Adjustable Laptop Stand 10-16"
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I love this mouse! So comfortable
Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Wireless Mouse
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I've bought two Sony headphones in the past five years, and they're the best
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
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I don't have one of these yet, but I will be getting one very soon and I'm so excited!!
Furmax Electric Height Adjustable Desk 55x24
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I switch between multiple pages every day and this extra monitor is a lifesaver
KYY 15.6" FHD USB-C HDMI HDR IPS Monitor
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Investing in a good office chair is so worth it! I really appreciate having neck support and a foot rest
Faux Leather Executive Computer Chair
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I love this desk organizer! It helps keep everything looking tidy and it looks amazing!!
Adjustable Office Desk Accessories Organizer
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These look so plain but so elegant!! I absolutely adore them
17 Stories Stationary Pen Holder & Reviews | Wayfair
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This is such a cool find! I’ve never seen such a small vacuum, but it’s amazing!!
Desktop Vacuum Cleaner
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This is great for when my computer is up on the stand and I can’t reach the keys properly
Logitech MX Keys Wireless Illuminated Keyboard
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Productivity and Organization

Tools to help you succeed at freelancing without feeling burnt out
 
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I love this for creating lists and handling project management
Notion
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I love how I can bill clients based on how much I’ve worked. So good
Toggl Track
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This might be basic, but google has so many free tools and I’m still discovering new ones as I continue to work
Google Workspace
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I love to use this to schedule calls and meetings, it’s also great because you can sync it up to your own calendar
Calendly
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I loveee this! It’s great if you’re a small business
Wave
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Creative and Marketing

Tools to help you build a following for your freelancing business
 
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I admit I am not great at graphic design but Canva has many templates I have used
Canva
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This is what I use to find royalty-free photos or videos
Pexels
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I love squarespace! So easy and affordable
Squarespace
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I just found out you can also list your services, which is great news for me (you too if you provide services!)
Etsy
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