This week, Rachel and Lynne are preparing for the holiday break - and we share our best-ever tips on how to manage cash flow, clients and set yourself up for a great 2023.  We talk about: <ul> <li>Taking on lots of work in November and December to build up a financial buffer</li> <li>Creating an Out-of-Office message for clients</li> <li>Working inhouse to take the pressure off the hustle</li> <li>Pre-scheduling social media</li> <li>Writing SEO-optimised blog posts ahead of time</li> </ul> Thanks as always to <a href="https://rounded.com.au/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Rounded</a> for sponsoring The Content Byte. Connect with us: Rachel's List for job-seekers: <a href= "http://www.rachelslist.com.au/jobseekers">www.rachelslist.com.au/jobseekers</a>   Lynne Testoni's website: <a href= "http://www.lynnetestoni.com">www.lynnetestoni.com</a> Rachel Smith's website: <a href= "http://www.rachelsmith.com.au">www.rachelsmith.com.au</a>

Barry Divola on making a living writing long-form features and covering music, pop culture, podcasts and travel

Hosts Rachel Smith (from Rachel's List) and journalist and content writer Lynne Testoni are serving up weekly short bites of advice, tips and strategies, plus special guests, for freelancers who make a living from using their words. We're shooting for 15-minute episodes, but can't promise anything because we can both talk the leg off a chair.