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✅ Choose an In-demand Niche
✅ Experiment with Lead Generation and Double Down on What Works
✅ Try Offering monthly Retainers for a Steady Income
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✅ Never Forget to Add the Cost of the Software You Use or Add-on Expenses on Your Pricing
✅ Ask for Feedback from Other Animators or Mentors
✅ Set up Templates of the Documents Needed for Onboarding New Clients
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✅ Utilize Online Management Tools to Reduce the Load of Admin Work
✅ Invest in Having Coaches or Mentors
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