You started freelancing for a number of reasons:

1. You wanted to work from home.
2. You loved the work.
3. You craved the freedom.

Unfortunately, not all blogging clients will respect your freedom. Some still think that because you’re working for them, they can treat you like you’re an employee. It’s enough to make you want to give up your freelance practice and return to the 9-to-5.

You’re not in the corporate world, so why does it sometimes feel like it?

Well, it doesn’t have to.

Do you want to get your freedom back? Do you want to hold the title of “freelance blogger” with honor? Do you want to control your destiny?

You have the power to do all those things, if you manage your client relationships wisely.

Here’s how you should really be treated as a freelancer — and 5 warning signs that you’re still being treated as an employee instead. 

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