Karen's Recent Articles

How to Turn Your Freelance Website into a Lead-Generating Machine

Apr 03, 2025

When I started freelancing, I picked up all my gigs via online marketplaces and lived from paycheck to paycheck. Feeling that there had to be more to being my own boss than that, I realized I needed t...

What Every Freelancer Needs to Know About Client Communication

Mar 27, 2025

As a freelancer, I love having the freedom to work from anywhere, doing what I love with no one telling me what to do. Except that the last part of that sentence isn’t strictly true. My clients are ...

5 Video Meeting Hacks Every Freelancer Should Know

Mar 13, 2025

Video meetings are the norm in business these days. In fact, they’re an essential tool, especially for those of us who freelance and work from home. Whether I’m pitching a new client, collaboratin...

How to Balance Client Calls and Creative Time as a Freelancer

Aug 19, 2024

It’s no secret freelancing requires extreme self-discipline. With no one but you cracking the whip, it can be tricky to stay focused throughout the day. Client calls are one of the biggest distracti...

6 Tips for Acing Virtual Interviews in the Age of Remote Work

Sep 12, 2023

As a freelancer, finding new work is an ongoing process. Even if you have the best portfolio, excellent reviews, and great experience, you’ll often find that clients want to interview you before the...