Every freelancer learns that life, personal and business, is full of ups and downs. One day you sign a contract for a big project and you are on top of the world. The next week a long time client lets you know they have decided your services are no longer required. C'est la vie. You figure out what works and what doesn't, you are flexible and resilient.
What happens when a major event hits that causes the whole economy to slow down and slide into a recession (or worse a depression). Everyone goes into scramble mode. People panic. They buy a lot of toilet paper 🧐. Thankfully you're a freelancer. If you have been at it for very long you probably have some of the tools ready to deal with this. You just may not know it ... yet.
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