11 Keys to a Successful Freelance Career

Covering these essentials will make self-employment more enjoyable and more sustainable.

Marilyn Lewis • January 16, 2018

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Many a freelancer has plunged right into business without much preparation. Some swim, others sink.

A blind plunge might work, but it’s chancy. Nailing down the following 11 things before making the leap will help you stay afloat in your new venture.

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Updated: 16 hr 28 min ago

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Ariana Grande "My Everything" MP3 Album for free

Google Play offers downloads of the for free. That's at least $9 less than what Amazon or iTunes charges for this 12-track album.

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Lids Clearance Sale: Up to 85% off + free shipping w/ $50

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adidas Men's Energy Cloud Shoes for $31 + free shipping

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Lululemon We Made Too Much Sale: Deals from $29 + free shipping

Lululemon discounts a selection of and in its . (Prices are as marked.) Plus, all orders receive free shipping. Men's shorts start from $39, women's tops from $34, women's shorts from $29, and men's shirts start from $39.

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Lowe's Father's Day Sale: Up to 75% off + free shipping

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Lowe's Father's Day Sale: Up to 75% off + free shipping

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Updated: 2 weeks 20 hr ago

Rain-X Car Cleaning Products for $0 after rebate + in-store at Walmart

In-store only, Walmart offers a selection of Rain-X items for $6.97, as listed below. Redeem this to cut the price of each to $0. (A $20.91 maximum applies for the value of all three products.) Deal ends June 30. The items, with prices before discount:

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Note: A one-rebate limit applies per household.

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Burberry Sale: Up to 50% off + free shipping

still cuts up to 50% off a selection of . Plus, all items qualify for free shipping. That's tied with our mention from last week (new styles have been added since then) as the best sale we've seen from Burberry this year. Some notable discounts:

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FiberEdge Solar LED Lighted Landscape Edging for $40 + free shipping

Walmart offers the for $39.79 with free shipping. That's tied with our April mention and the lowest price we could find by $8. It measures 5" x 20-feet and includes lights, stakes, and a solar panel.

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Updated: May 11, 2018

Under Armour at Macy's: Up to 70% off + free s&h w/beauty item

Macy's cuts up to 70% off a selection of , with prices starting at $6.99 $10.49. Pad your order with a (they start at $3) to bag free shipping; otherwise, shipping adds $10.95. (Orders of $99 $49 or more bag free shipping automatically.) Sizes are limited for many styles. A couple of best bets:

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Nordstrom Designer Clearance Sale: Up to 60% off + free shipping

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Zara Sale: Up to 50% off + free shipping w/ $50

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Updated: 2 weeks 1 day ago

Clarks Summer Sale: Up to 50% off + 20% off + free shipping

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Ray-Ban Unisex Polarized Sunglasses for $49 + free shipping

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Updated: 16 hr 21 min ago

Blinq Summer Sale: Extra 50% off + free shipping

Blinq takes an extra 50% off as part of its . Plus, all orders receive free shipping. Bag strong savings on brands such as Apple, Lenovo, Dell, HP and more. Deal ends June 25.

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Updated: 1 day 14 hr ago

adidas Men's X_PLR Shoes for $29 + free shipping

adidas via eBay offers its in Blue for $44.99. Coupon code "PLAYFUL15" cuts that to $35.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest price we could find by $49. They're available in select sizes from 5 8 to 13. Deals end June 23.

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Update: The code now stacks with an in-cart discount for a final price of $28.68.

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Uniqlo x JW Anderson Men's Relaxed Chinos for $10 + $5 s&h

Uniqlo offers its in Brown or Blue for $9.90 $5 for shipping. That's $40 off and the lowest price we could find. They're available in sizes S to XL.

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Updated: 7 hr 26 min ago

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