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9 Things Rich Freelancers Don’t Spend Money On … Do You?
There’s a big difference between a thriving freelancer and one who’s barely getting by. The reality is: you CAN get rich as a freelancer. Even become a millionaire freelancer. But you’re not goi...
How to Write a Discount Offer Email + 3 Copy/Paste Templates
Giving discounts to clients or customers via email can be a great marketing strategy to spark a little energy into your business and drive sales for the month. But writing an email for giving discount...
Trademark vs LLC: Which Do You Need and Why?
If you’re starting a new business or have even been in business for a while, you maybe have wondered about a trademark vs LLC and which is a good fit for your business. Should you get one or bot...
How to Avoid Scope Creep as a Freelancer
If you’ve been freelancing for more than a day or two you have probably experienced scope creep. It looks something like this: [Phone rings; it’s your client] You: Hello? Client: Hey! I was up in ...
Collective.com Review: I’ve Used for 3 Years—Still Good?
Collective is an all-in-one financial solution for freelancers and solopreneurs making $100,000+ per year. This Collective.com review will share my experience (the good and the bad) as a Collective me...
8 Freelance Money Terms You Must Understand to Get Rich
When it comes to business, let’s face it: most of us freelancers are kindof making it up as we go. If we went to college or university, it wasn’t to get a business degree, it was in design...
Can You Quit a Contract Job? Here’s What to Know
Can you quit a contract job if you suddenly realize it’s not a good fit? You might find yourself asking what options you have if you’ve actually signed a contract with an employer but want out. In...
I’m Failing as a Freelancer … Should I Give Up?
When you start freelancing, everything feels so exciting. You’re finally working for yourself! You say goodbye to having a boss, attending boring meetings, and commuting every day to a job you hate....
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...
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 2024?
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 [2024 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...
21 Binge-Worthy Small Business Blogs to Read in 2024
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 2024
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...
Invoice Home Review: Why (or Why Not) to Use It in 2024
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...