According to Freelance Folder, poor organization is one of five reasons freelancers fail.
4. Poor Organization. Being poorly organized can keep you from freelancing success. It can keep you from even starting out as a freelancer. Freelancers need to find a system to keep things straight that works for them and stick to it. Losing things and forgetting things are not good business practices. Fortunately, there are many good organizational systems out there and there’s one that’s right for you.