Preston's Recent Articles
5 Ways to Upsell Your Freelance Services & Boost Profit
Upselling your freelance services to clients you’ve already closed can be a great way to boost your profit without having to find new clients. So in today’s article, I’m sharing seve...
How to Break Up with a Client (Plus Examples)
Breaking up with a client can be a tough decision to make. But remember: everything in your business is an opportunity cost. When you say “yes” to bad clients, you’re saying “no” to better o...
What is ‘Contract to Hire’? Everything You Should Know
‘Contract to Hire’ is a common term you may hear as you search for part-time, full-time or freelance employment. But if you don’t quite understand what a ‘Contract to Hire’ agreement is and ...
How These 16 Pro Freelancers Keep Their Pipeline Filled
For anyone who depends on clients to keep their business going, the feast-famine struggle is all too real. This classic (almost cliché) problem facing freelancers from all industries can cause major ...
What’s a Rush Fee? And How to Calculate it
Many freelancers, agencies, or service providers utilize a rush fee in order to avoid last-minute panicked requests from clients. If you run a service business (like a freelancer or a contractor), eve...
Lili Bank Review: Good Business Banking Option in 2023?
Since its launch in 2018, Lili Bank has offered innovative banking solutions to small business owners and freelancers. For starters, Lili offers a business checking account and Visa debit card that ar...
26 Best Books on Freelancing [2023 Reading List]
There are lots of books about freelancing you can read along your journey as a freelancer. But the best books on freelancing are going to be the ones that actually help you take action and grow your f...
What Your Freelance Rates Really Say About You
When you’re running your own freelancing business, your image is critical. That’s because you most likely don’t have millions to spend on marketing, so your branding and image have to do a lot o...
How to optimize your portfolio for massive client conversions
After working closely with freelancers (and freelancing myself) for over a decade, there’s one thing nearly all of us freelancers agree on: You’ve really got to rock your portfolio. It’s a no-br...
109 Side Jobs for Teachers Who Need Extra Money
Being a teacher is one of the noblest professions you can aspire to. Unfortunately, society and governments have not rewarded teachers financially for their devotion to expanding young minds. As a tea...
The 9 Best Invoicing Software for Freelancers in 2023
Invoicing software can make your freelance business run much more smoothly—ensuring your clients get invoiced regularly and you get paid for the work you’ve completed. When I first started fre...
21 Binge-Worthy Small Business Blogs to Read in 2023
Small business blogs have been a pillar in my entrepreneurial journey. See, I have a confession: I’m not a big reader. My wife can sit down and read a good book for hours on end. Me? I’m distracte...
Why Some Freelancers Get RICH While Others Don’t
At first, freelancing can seem so attractive. You watch other freelancers start doing client work on the side. Then they quit their day job to do it full-time. Before you know it, these freelancers ar...
13 Differences Between a Solopreneur and Entrepreneur
For a long time, I considered myself to be a solopreneur. And if you’re like me, the only time your job title actually matters is when someone inevitably asks: “so, what do you do for work?” Whi...
I Quit My Job … Now What Should I Do?
I’ve been there. And you have too. Having such a terrible day at work you’re ready to just quit your job and move on with life. But lots of people who quit their job find themselves asking: now wh...
9 Ways I’ve Used ChatGPT to Make Money in 2023
If you want to use ChatGPT to make money, you’ve got to get creative. That’s because the language model that’s been the “talk of the town” since late 2022 is powerful, but not “all powerfu...
Should I Take a 1099 Job? + Quiz
Whether you find yourself suddenly unemployed or just considering a career change, the question “Should I take a 1099 job?” can be a tricky one. I still remember taking my eight-year side-hustle f...
13 Sites with Beginner Freelance Writing Jobs in 2023
Freelance writing jobs for beginners are easier to find right now than ever before. It used to be that if you were looking for entry-level freelance writing jobs you had to hunt through thousands of c...
How to Start a Graphic Design Business in 10 Steps
Starting a graphic design business can be an exhilarating and exciting adventure whether you’re hoping to work for yourself full-time or just make a little extra money from an on-the-side design bus...
11 Profitable Side Jobs You Can Start in One Day
Side jobs have quickly become one of the most popular ways for people to supplement their day-job income, escape a poor life situation, or add a little to their savings. In fact, over 45 million peopl...
Invoice Home Review: Why (or Why Not) to Use It in 2023
Invoice Home is a freelance invoice tool that helps you create invoices using over 100 templates and get paid as a freelancer. In this Invoice Home review, I’ll explore the overall ease-of-use, desi...
Hello Bonsai Review: Still Good for Freelancers in 2023?
Hello Bonsai bills itself as an all-in-one freelancing solution for the world’s best creative freelancers (actually, their name is simply Bonsai, but their website is HelloBonsai.com). But with ...
The 7 Best Client Management Software (CMS) in 2023
You need client management software no matter what size your business is. That’s because, from small to large companies, your business will rise or fall based on the relationship with your clien...
FreshBooks vs QuickBooks: Which is Better in 2023?
If you’re having trouble deciding on FreshBooks vs QuickBooks, this in-depth guide is for you. We’ll explore the pricing, features, and other factors you’ll want to consider when deb...