Stage 3 · Lesson 5 of 7
Looking like a business
Direct have no platform badge to reassure them, so small matter. Use one name consistently, either your own or a simple business name. Use a professional email address, ideally on your own , not a nickname address.
Keep the same photo, description and service wording on your site, LinkedIn and email signature. Have short templates ready for your scope, agreement and , so you look prepared when a says yes. Check whether your country expects you to register freelance income or a business. Keep that simple until you have regular clients.
Common trapspending weeks on logos and business cards before you have spoken to a single prospect.
A question to check yourself, an AI practice session and 1 cheat sheet entry come when you add the roadmap to your account. Add it
Resources for this stage
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- GuideFreeLinkedIn Help: Offer services with your profile (Service Pages)
LinkedIn · Beginner
The official steps for adding a free Service Page to your profile