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3 reasons clients say ‘I can’t afford it’ (and what to do about it)

3 reasons clients say ‘I can’t afford it’ (and what to do about it)

by Rachael Roberts | Jul 24, 2024 | Business, Money mindset

A key part of running a successful freelance business is charging enough to make it sustainable. But perhaps you’ve been put off increasing your prices because you’ve tried it before and sales dropped. Potential clients stopped getting back to you, or told...
The problem of low pay in ELT and how to solve it

The problem of low pay in ELT and how to solve it

by Rachael Roberts | Jun 20, 2024 | Burnout, ELT business, Money mindset

When I started working with language teaching professionals as a coach, my focus was on stress management and burnout. But after a while, I realised that it wasn’t really possible to tackle stress and burnout without addressing some of the problems causing them....
Is working for free ever a good idea?

Is working for free ever a good idea?

by Rachael Roberts | Mar 7, 2023 | Money mindset, Overwhelm, Saying no

When is working for free a good idea? I can probably sum this up quite quickly. It’s all about intention. If you’re deciding to work for free for a good reason, it’s fine. But if you’re doing it because you doubt the worth of what you do, or...
How to know when you need to put your prices up?

How to know when you need to put your prices up?

by Rachael Roberts | Dec 19, 2022 | Confidence, ELT business, Money mindset

Putting your prices up is something many freelance language teachers and trainers really struggle with. Even when they suspect they’re undercharging, there’s always a reason to put it off. People are struggling financially. What if clients can’t...
Should you follow the money or follow your heart?

Should you follow the money or follow your heart?

by Rachael Roberts | Jul 19, 2022 | Confidence, Freelance, Inner Troll, Money mindset

When it comes to choosing a niche, should you follow the money or follow your heart?  When I have a call with a potential client, I often ask them, ‘ What would you LIKE to do?’  And more often than not, they look a bit surprised. Because surely,...
How to stop scarcity mindset negatively impacting your income

How to stop scarcity mindset negatively impacting your income

by Rachael Roberts | Jun 28, 2022 | Confidence, Freelance, Money mindset

Scarcity mindset is the often unconscious belief that there is never enough. Not enough time, not enough money, not enough clients, not enough opportunities. If you’ve ever told yourself that you’ll never earn decent money working in ELT, or that you...

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