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How to Find Your First 5 Clients (Even Without a Portfolio)
Starting a business is exciting, but how do you actually land those first paying clients? Here’s a practical guide with real-world strategies to help you book your first five clients with confidence (and without a portfolio).
A Guide to Pricing Models and Establishing Rates for Service-Based Businesses
Not sure how to price your freelance services? Here’s a breakdown of common pricing models with tips and resources to help you choose the right fit for your work.
Where Your Passion Meets Opportunity: 20 In-Demand Services You Can Offer From Home
Have a creative skill or passion? See how it stacks up with 20 in-demand services you can offer from home—no fancy degree required.
Transform Your Dubsado Client Experience by using a Brand Story
Discover how to weave your Brand Story throughout your Dubsado account—from lead capture forms to client emails—to create clear, conversion-focused messaging. Stop losing prospects to confusion and start guiding them confidently through a story where they’re the hero and you’re the expert guide.
Powerful Discovery Call Questions That Help You Book More Clients (Without Feeling Salesy)
If you keep getting ghosted after discovery calls, the issue might not be your pricing—it might be the questions you're asking. Use these powerful prompts to build deeper client connection and book more aligned clients.
Signs You’re Ready to Start Your Own Business (Even If You Don’t Think You Are)
Feeling like you’re not ready to start your own business? You’re not alone — but that hesitation doesn’t mean you’re not capable. Here’s how to reframe your doubts and recognize the signs you’re more ready than you think.
How To Get Financing For Your Small Business—With Dubsado Payments Capital
Need funds to grow your business—but not the stress of a traditional loan? Discover how Dubsado Payments Capital offers fast, flexible funding for service-based business owners.
Building Connections That Convert
Struggling with ghosting after consultations? Learn why it happens (hint: it’s not your pricing) and how to fix it by building real human connection to turn leads into booked clients—with less awkward follow-up.
How to Track, Analyze, and Scale Smarter Using Dubsado + Airtable
You’re automating client experiences in Dubsado — but what’s your data really telling you? This webinar recap shows how Airtable can help you lead with insight.
The First 8 Steps to Start Your Freelance Creative Business
Starting a creative business isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it. Here’s what to focus on from day one (and to save for later) to build a strong foundation for success.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome When Starting Your Own Business
Starting and growing your own business is brave, but self-doubt can creep in. Learn how to spot imposter syndrome and find the confidence to move forward, one small step at a time.
It’s Time To Bet On Yourself. And Prove Yourself Right.
Starting your own business is one of the most wild, exciting, challenging, and fulfilling things you can do for your career. And you don’t need permission to take the leap from anyone but you.
How To Streamline Your Creative Business With Dubsado + ClickUp
You didn’t start your business to spend all day in admin mode. Let’s walk thru how to build smart systems using Dubsado + ClickUp so you can spend more time on what matters.
Leading Your Tech And Team For The Long-Haul
Discover practical, proactive tips for evolving your business systems and leading your team confidently.
Feeling Stretched Thin? Here’s How to Decide What to Automate or Outsource
Learn how to scale smarter, not harder. This recap shares expert insights on what to automate, what to delegate, and how to reclaim your role as CEO.
5 Signs It’s Time To Tighten Up Your Client Communication
If your client communication feels messy or reactive, it might be time to make a few simple changes. Here are five signs your process needs a refresh — and how to fix each one with more clarity and ease.
Setting Client Boundaries That Save Time, Reduce Stress, and Boost Trust
Struggling with client oversteps or late-night emails? In this recap of our latest webinar, learn actionable tips for setting boundaries that protect your time and elevate your client experience.
How To Hire With Confidence: A Step-By-Step Guide For Creative Business Owners
Hiring your first team member—or your next one—doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In this webinar recap, we break down a proven, step-by-step approach to bringing on the right person with confidence so you can grow your business without the chaos.
Turn Clicks Into Clients: SEO Tips Creative Business Owners Can Actually Use
Learn how to improve your website’s visibility, structure your content with intent, and attract high-converting traffic without relying solely on social media. These actionable SEO tips are tailor-made for service-based small business owners.
Dubsado Welcomes Astral: Helping Creative Entrepreneurs Thrive With AI
Our new collaboration with Astral will bring advanced AI capabilities into Dubsado—so you can spend less time on admin and more time doing what you love. Get the full story on how this move is shaping the future of creative business.