Sharon's Recent Articles

If I hate my job, what should I do next? The answers you’ve been looking for

Nov 06, 2018

If you find yourself saying “I hate my job” more often than you change your clothes, it might be time for a change. Keep in mind that there is no perfect job. As we go through life, diffic...

Why you should focus on getting clients this holiday season

Dec 01, 2017

Are you taking it easy this holiday season? If you run a thriving business, maybe you can afford to take a month off. But the truth is that many companies are doing two things right now: Scrambling to...

What to do when your client doesn’t pay

Mar 30, 2017

The anonymous nature of the internet makes it easy for people to hide. While most of us are honest folks, unfortunately not everyone shares our values. Even the most discerning freelancer encounters c...

How one photographer quit her day job and built a passive income business

Nov 16, 2016

Denise Love spent over a decade toiling away in kitchens and bathrooms. Not scrubbing them, but designing them. “Working in the kitchen and bath industry was really stressful,” says Denise...

Can you make it as a full-time freelancer without any savings?

Jun 29, 2016

One of the first pieces of business advice you’ll hear is how it’s a good idea to save at least 6 months to a year of living expenses before trying to win big at full-time freelancing. W...

5 Tools for creating & managing freelance contracts

May 19, 2016

We talk a lot about freelance contracts at Millo, because it’s a vital part of your success as a freelancer. Depending on where you live, a handshake or even an email may not be enough to settle...

14 Inspiring websites to kickstart your creative process

Nov 14, 2015

We’ve all been there… Sitting in front of a computer screen/notepad/art table with absolutely no idea why your client hired you. All your normal routines aren’t working. No matter ho...

A freelancer’s guide to getting more clients on Linkedin

Aug 21, 2015

Two new users join LinkedIn every second, making it one of the fastest growing social media networks, especially for professionals. And because it’s a business networking site, people expect ...