Not enough freelance work? Here’s how to navigate slow periods as a freelancer

Don’t panic: Every freelancer experiences gaps in work from time to time. Here’s what to do when it happens to you.

It’s inevitable that you’ll experience a slow period as a freelancer. No matter how long you’ve been at it, you’ll be faced with lulls from time to time where opportunities are coming in less frequently or not at all. Sometimes it’s not about you: Certain types of projects are impacted by seasonality, budget cycles, and economic conditions.