
An introduction and overview of the entire course and what you'll be learning in each module.
Every successful business starts with a solid foundation. Getting organised is one of the keys to ensuring you stay productive and profitable. In this video, I share my secrets of how to kit out your office for almost next to nothing. Plus, I share with you tips on how to organise your time so you create a good work-life balance.
Please ensure you download all resources for this module which can be found with the relevant lessons.
Please join the private Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/186103052280406/
The aim of the Facebook group is to:
Give you a safe space to ask questions and have them answered
Connect with fellow writers on the same journey as you
Sharing some of the best success strategies I know via Facebook lives, video and other resources that are ONLY AVAILABLE inside the group
Share tips on keeping your profits high!
Give you exclusive access to webinars and additional training to help explode your profitability
Become the world's best community of freelance writers!
Don't be shy and please get involved as an active member - this is YOUR group and it's designed to help you succeed!
Wow clients with your work and show your professional side with a good website which communicates your services and demonstrates your expertise.
Every successful business starts with a business plan that helps steer you in the right direction and gets you set up for growth. In these videos, I help you understand how to set a budget, pick your niche and focus on helping you plan for success.
'A dream without a plan is just a wish' - Katherine Paterson
This lesson will help you understand the importance of setting goals to achieve the level of income you want.
How exactly do you set your rates? Learn the secret formula for ensuring you get paid your worth!
Learn the inside secrets of getting clients to take notice of your skills with a diverse portfolio - even if you've never had a client before.
In this lesson, I share with you some quick copywriting tips to help you write more clearly and attract your target audience.
Summary of everything we covered in this module + a run down of all the assignments you need to create to start approaching clients.
In this module you'll learn more about:
The difference between marketing and advertising
Offline marketing methods
Online marketing methods
Marketing do’s and don’ts
Marketing on a shoestring budget
Marketing plan
You'll discover low cost and no cost ways to market your business.
Please ensure you download all resources for this module which can be found in this lesson.
What's the difference between marketing and advertising and why is it important? Learn why in this quick video.
Some of the best marketing for your business can happen offline - and in this lesson, I share with you my top secrets of offline marketing I've been personally using since 2010.
Freelance writing goes online - in this lesson I give you an overview of all the different kinds of online marketing methods available. We'll do a deep dive of these later!
When I started out freelancing, I was on a very tight budget. Here I share with you the best strategies for marketing with little to no cost.
Some solid advice for your marketing efforts. Learn some of the best tips of what to do and more importantly, what NOT to do when marketing.
A solid business needs a marketing plan. In this lesson, I share with you how to put this together.
Summary of everything we covered in this module + a run down of all the assignments you need to create to start getting clients.
In this module you'll be learning all about:
Client profiling
Social Media Strategies
Referral Marketing
Cold Calling
Warm Calling
Email marketing
How to do a free consultation
This module is going to help you understand the basic principles of marketing which require little to no money upfront.
Please ensure you download all resources for this module which can be found in this lesson.
Knowing your ideal customer is the first step in creating a super-profitable business. In this lesson I share with you the key attributes you need to pay attention to so you can target the right kind of people for your business.
Discover how to use social media marketing to raise your profile and get in front of the right people.
By far one of the most powerful ways to get clients! Referral marketing is all about getting your clients to endorse you. In this lesson, you'll learn why it's so good at keeping your client pipeline full.
Love it or hate it, cold calling can get you clients. I share my best tips to making this work for you!
One of the best ways to approach businesses is when you know they are looking for you - and this lesson will show you how!
Learn how to do prospecting via email without annoying your potential clients!
A detailed look at how to conduct a free consultation with my best tips on how to convert a 'thinking about it' to a 'yes'.
Summary of everything we covered in this module + a run down of all the assignments you need to complete to start growing your business.
In this module you'll learn all about:
Lead Generation & Sales funnels
Webinars
PPC
Lightboxes
Video
Joint ventures and Solo Ads
Industry surveys
This module is all about advanced digital marketing techniques designed to keep your client pipeline full!
Please ensure you download your resources below. Please note that the sample lead generation report is just a sample - you'll need to update this if you'd like to use this as a lead generator for your business :)
Learn how to generate leads using your website and then convert those leads into paying clients.
A walkthrough of how to create great landing pages.
Be sure to download the sample squeeze page (landing page) below.
How to use webinars to generate leads for your business. You'll also learn how to set up webinars for FREE!
How to use Facebook lives to grow your business and get clients!
Get instant traffic on tap using Google Ads and other forms of PPC.
Lightboxes are a great way to generate leads! In this lesson you'll learn about popovers, popunders and other forms of lightboxes.
Every great business needs a solid content marketing strategy. Here you'll learn my top tips for creating great content.
A genius way of getting businesses to sit up and take note of your services! Sell more and get more clients using this awesome technique!
Joint ventures have the power to double your business overnight. In this video I share how.
Being an in-demand freelance writer means you need to understand what your potential customers are struggling with. Here you'll learn the best way to do this.
When you're starting out as a freelancer, it's important you have a variety of ways to get clients. Here I'll share with you my top tips on using freelancing sites successfully.
Summary of everything we covered in this module + a run down of all the assignments you need to complete to solidify your learning and turn theory into action!
In this module, you'll be learning all about:
Offline training
Publishing
Consulting
Copywriting
Info products
Agencies
Tax issues
Freelance writing is a fantastic start to an incredible career that can easily catapult you into 6 or even 7 figures depending on how you choose to accelerate your income!
There are so many ways to make money training businesses in the skills you have! This lesson will show you how!
In this lesson, I share with you the various different ways to publish your work to build trust and credibility and get leads fast!
My favourite topic - consulting can earn you 6 or even 7 figures when done right. This lesson will cover the basics of getting started with consulting.
A fantastic way to make a lot of money quickly - this lesson will walk you through the things you need to consider when creating a workshop.
Copywriting is a highly paid skill and one of the best ways to increase your income is to learn how to write amazing copy. This lesson gives you an overview of copywriting and the best way to get started.
Think your writing skills are super-sharp? Writing for an agency is good money and I share with you the highs and lows of working with agencies.
Every successful business needs to understand how to do their taxes and how to manage their finances. In this lesson, I share with you advice that was given to me by a 7 figure mentor of mine. Pay attention to this lesson, because it contains nuggets of gold that will seriously help you to skyrocket your income and protect you against getting stung by the taxman.
In this lesson, I share with you my personal insights from my freelancing journey since 2010. These are my best tips and advice to help you focused on success.
Summary of everything we covered in this module + a run down of all the assignments you need to really stay focused on the big picture for your business.
Every business start up needs a LOT of support to get things right, ensure they are on track and to have their burning questions answered with expert guidance!
That's why the Profitable Freelance Writing facebook group is a MUST for you if you're looking for help and support!
If you haven't joined yet, what's stopping you??
Please join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/186103052280406/
In it, I'll be doing regular Q&A, additional trainings and sharing my top tips and advice to help you go from zero to massively profitable as quickly as possible!
Are you a good writer and want to earn some serious money?
Are you tired of writing articles that pay ridiculous rates?
Are you fed up of entering writing competitions?
Do you feel as if your writing talents are being wasted?
Or do you simply want to switch careers and start working for yourself instead?
If so, then you too can start your very own freelance writing business in as little as 5 weeks!
If you’re sick and tired of writing for content mills and being paid mere pennies for your written work, then it’s time to switch gears and move from content writing to commercial freelancing for businesses.
Perfect for new writers looking for consistent paid work rather than taking chances on writing competitions and submitting articles online, 'Start a Profitable Freelance Writing Business In 5 Weeks' will help you establish yourself as a local business writer in as little as 5 weeks!
This course is perfect for you if you want to:
Switch careers
Earn extra money
Work for yourself
Build a flexible, lifestyle business
Here’s what you’ll discover in this practical course:
•The tools you need to get started as a commercial writer
•The fastest way to create your commercial portfolio
•How to create your own website which sells your services to the public
•How to approach local businesses with ease
•Why re-positioning yourself as an expert in marketing can earn you even more money
•Leverage other businesses and services to your advantage
•How to market yourself like a pro
•Use the power of hired help to explode your profitability
•Super easy ways to keep the money coming in consistently
•How to work out your worth and write for more money
•Organize yourself to be more productive
•Easily switch careers to earn more money than you ever thought possible
Aimed at beginners, this course gives you an easy introduction into the world of freelancing and includes detailed marketing advice to help keep your diary full for months!
'Start A Profitable Freelance Writing Business in 5 Weeks' is NOT like a traditional course or book which simply gives you hundreds of pages of information and not much action to go through.
Start A Profitable Freelance Writing Business In 5 Weeks is a jam-packed powerhouse of actionable content you can complete in the comfort of your own home.
The course comprises of five high-energy modules designed to be completed weekly.
As a content writer or someone just starting out, you’re going to learn EXACTLY how to build your own profitable freelancing business from scratch.
Here’s what you’re going to learn:
Module One: Foundations For Success
The keys to freelancing success – what you need to succeed
The exact things you need to build a cool website
Creating a business plan which works to help put more money in YOUR pocket
How to build your portfolio quickly and easily so you can hit the ground running
The absolute minimum requirements you need to start
How to leverage other businesses to effortlessly create your portfolio
The exact fees you can EASILY charge clients (and you’ll never see a tiny amount EVER again!)
How to maximise your earning potential by positioning yourself correctly
Module Two: Marketing And Advertising
Turn your website into a lead-generating machine
How to provide value to prospective clients so they feel at ease hiring you
How to market your business on a shoestring budget, saving you a ton of expensive mistakes!
How to build an offline presence so clients get to know you on a more personal level
Online Vs Offline – and how to make the best of both to maximise your conversions
The BEST places online to advertise to make more money
The one place you MUST avoid advertising or you’ll lose SERIOUS amounts of money (hint, you’ll have plenty of people telling you to advertise here!)
Module Three: Classic Client Acquisition
How to use social media effectively to make more money (and NO, it’s not going to cost you anything!)
How to make referral marketing work perfectly for you each and every time
Leveraging other businesses to put more money in YOUR pocket!
Why joint ventures can prove incredibly lucrative and make your life EASIER!
How to see BIG returns with direct mail
One of the best ways to establish yourself as an expert
How to use blogs to increase your visibility
How to use article marketing to bring in a solid income
Module Four: Advanced Client Acquisition
Easy ways to snap up the BEST clients
The secret strategy I use to QUICKLY and EASILY snag even the most resistant of clients – trust me when I tell you clients will be begging to work with you when you show them THIS!
Using Social Media to land clients in as little as an hour!
The best way to land multiple clients in just ONE day!
Forget cold calling, I’ll teach you warm calling!
Lead generation techniques which will catch clients for you long term
Why face-to-face is always better than using the phone
Prospecting the right way
The newspaper strategy that pulls in clients like a charm
EASY PEASY ways to grab more work than you can handle!
Why your local directory has all the answers
Advanced strategies you can use to pull high-profile clients
Module Five – Accelerating Your Income
Additional sources of income as a freelancer
Why a specialism will give you kudos… and MORE money!
Use this secret method to rake in as much as $2000 a DAY!
Practical pointers you need to run your business without a headache!
Learn how outsourcing effectively can make you even more money!
Add-on services that can dramatically boost your income
How to effortlessly move your business to the next level
Tax issues you should never ignore!
How to become the go-to person in your niche, so clients seek you out to work with!
Bonuses:
All the scripts and templates
Private Facebook group
Additional training and resources in the Facebook group
Q&A calls in the Facebook group
This must-have course has been battle-tested by hundreds of writers who are now making good money from their skill set rather than relying on poorly paid work:
‘Truly an awesome course, Arfa. I came in with high expectations and left feeling completely satisfied. This is somewhat of a surprise, since it’s usually the opposite; I enrol on a course or something similar, brimming with excitement and halfway through I lose all enthusiasm for it, since it usually fizzles out and becomes intensely boring.
Your course was exciting and engaging throughout, and I’ll recommend anyone to go on it. In fact, get them to contact me if they want reassuring or convincing, because this course is pure gold, and no one should be missing out on the pure pearls of wisdom Arfa has to give them.’
Ben Palmer-Wilson, Copywriter
‘There are enough faked testimonials on the internet – this is certainly not one of those. It is very rare when a successful person will share all the information, and goes out of her way in explaining in her professional manner. Everything is laid out, and even those starting out will not fail, as all the technical issues are easily digested. I thoroughly recommend this course without any reservation.’
Mike Dakin, France
‘As an intermediate level writer, I came into the course expecting to pick up a few additional scraps of information but essentially expected little more than refresher of what I already know. What Arfa delivered was a clear and workable blueprint of a writing business that’s geared towards profit and some of the course members picked up clients paying preferential rates by the end of the first week. The course was perfect for newcomers and those already working to an intermediate level’
Paul Miceli, UK
‘Are you a writer? Do you have chops? Need to know how to make money with those chops? Contact Arfa and do it NOW. I’ve been writing for years in everything from copywriting to academia to novels. . . I have never encountered the goldmine of proven advice Arfa gives in her course. If you’re a commercial writer and don’t take advantage of this, have fun watching her students skyrocket to success while you’re still fumbling for cents on the word.’
Eric Nease, Canada
‘I went into the course looking for some guidance, that extra bit of information that would make me confident in moving forward with the growth of my freelance copywriting business. What I actually ended up getting from the course was a complete guide to building a freelance writing business from scratch.'
Jacob Daly, USA
‘I found the course to be extremely beneficial, as Arfa gives an amazing amount of information in a very short space of time. I found this course to be highly practical and hands on, enabling me to implement client attraction strategies pretty much straightaway. This feature alone sets the course apart from others. I thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who wishes to make serious money which does NOT involve writing hundreds of articles at silly rates!’
Asima Iqbal, UK
'If you're a writer, and SERIOUS about turning your talent into serious cash then you need to jump on this offer.
I've worked closely with Arfa for some time, and this girl knows the writing business inside out.
Her knowledge about client acquisition and marketing is second to none, and she'll show you how to earn REAL MONEY from writing, so if you're sick of writing for peanuts you want to take this course.
I'd be happy to recommend this course to anyone, because you're getting an amazing opportunity! I wish I'd had someone like Arfa watching my back when I got started years ago!'
Laurence Henry, Direct Response Internet Marketing Consultant/Copywriter
Freelancing is perfect for stay at home parents, for those seeking a career change, for online writers tired of the low pay and high volume of work and for those who love writing and want to make some real money out of it.
If you can write well, you can freelance. It’s as simple as that.
You can easily set your business up from the comfort of your home and work for local businesses in your city where you won’t be up against thousands of other writers. In fact, you will have virtually zero competition!
You can EASILY build a successful business weeks from now, even if you already have a job, and then quit when you’re ready to take the plunge.
Here’s to your writing success,
Arfa Saira Iqbal