Millo Freelance Blog

For Freelancers with Families: Mental Health Strategies

For Freelancers with Families: Mental Health Strategies

Freelancing offers substantial freedom.  As a freelance content writer and online business coach, I continuously advocate for this lifestyle. Because how many places of work...

Understanding the Role of Educational Consulting

Understanding the Role of Educational Consulting

Educational consulting involves guiding schools or individuals toward better teaching and learning practices. Consultants focus on academic growth, curriculum planning, test preparation, and even leadership...

8 Best Practices for Managing Client Expectations in Creative Projects

8 Best Practices for Managing Client Expectations in Creative Projects

In creative projects, unmet expectations can be a recipe for disaster. Even the most exciting project can spiral into frustration if you don’t meet your...

Remote Skills Checklist – Essential Abilities for Success

Remote Skills Checklist – Essential Abilities for Success

With remote work becoming increasingly common, more and more people are seeking work-from-home jobs. However, not everyone is prepared for the challenges of working remotely,...

Best Practices for Shift Planning and Scheduling Freelancers

Best Practices for Shift Planning and Scheduling Freelancers

When I started managing freelance teams, shift planning wasn’t on my radar. I assumed availability would sort itself out if everyone stayed in communication. That...

The Art of Writing Effective Proposals: How to Win More Clients

The Art of Writing Effective Proposals: How to Win More Clients

“I’m a freelance newbie, and I can’t land clients despite the many proposals I send to prospects,” Andrew grieves. Lucy sighs: “I’m a savvy freelance...

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

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

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...

5 of the Best Personal Websites to Inspire Your Own

5 of the Best Personal Websites to Inspire Your Own

94% of people form their first impressions of a website based on its design. If you’ve ever doubted the importance of website design, I bet you...

What Every Freelancer Needs to Know About Client Communication

What Every Freelancer Needs to Know About Client Communication

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...

9 Best Bank Accounts for Freelancers in April 2025

9 Best Bank Accounts for Freelancers in April 2025

As a freelancer, setting up a self-employed bank account is crucial for managing your business. As your own boss, you’re responsible for taxes, expenses, cash...

Academic Integrity in the Age of AI: Should Schools Rely on AI Content Detectors?

Academic Integrity in the Age of AI: Should Schools Rely on AI Content Detectors?

From the inception of education, people have upheld academic integrity as fundamental to learning. Students now face increased academic dishonesty risks due to the increasing...

Cost-Effective Data Solutions for Startups and Small Businesses

Cost-Effective Data Solutions for Startups and Small Businesses

In the present digital era, data is the lifeline for a successful business, providing directional means to maneuver through the intricate market, and reliable, inexpensive...

How to Differentiate Your B2C Brand to Improve Online Sales

How to Differentiate Your B2C Brand to Improve Online Sales

To make your B2C brand stand out and boost your online sales, it’s important to focus on what makes you different. Whether it’s your products,...

How freelancers are creating passive income opportunities by diversifying their offering

How freelancers are creating passive income opportunities by diversifying their offering

The biggest bugbear when it comes to freelancing is financial uncertainty. Unlike traditional jobs with stable paychecks, freelancers rely on projects and clients, which can...

How to Stand Out and Get Chosen as a Freelancer

How to Stand Out and Get Chosen as a Freelancer

When I decided to dive head-first into freelancing, I thought I had it figured out – that I knew how to get clients, manage my...

The future of intelligent app development: revolutionizing user experiences

The future of intelligent app development: revolutionizing user experiences

In recent years, the increased accessibility to AI has had a huge impact across all industries and freelancers specifically. With McKinsey research from last year suggesting...

5 ways cognitive behavioral therapy can reshape your mindset as a freelancer

5 ways cognitive behavioral therapy can reshape your mindset as a freelancer

Working as a freelancer is many things. It offers unparalleled freedom, control over your work, and the ability to work from wherever you are; but...

How freelancers can unlock the potential of XR to increase their earning potential

How freelancers can unlock the potential of XR to increase their earning potential

Technology has advanced at an alarming rate. As a species, we’ve gone from gaining the ability to light our homes with electricity, to harnessing the...

5 Video Meeting Hacks Every Freelancer Should Know

5 Video Meeting Hacks Every Freelancer Should Know

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...

How to Use Direct Mail to Get More Freelance Clients in 2025

How to Use Direct Mail to Get More Freelance Clients in 2025

In today’s digital-first world, most freelancers I talk to are obsessed with finding clients through online channels. They’re spending countless hours perfecting their Instagram strategy,...

Securing Your Digital Workspace While Working from Public Places

Securing Your Digital Workspace While Working from Public Places

Are you a remote worker who’s constantly on the go like me? If so, then you’ve probably worked a lot in public places. Or maybe...

Freelancing Fearlessly: Managing Anxiety as Your Own Boss

Freelancing Fearlessly: Managing Anxiety as Your Own Boss

Freelancing offers the dream of freedom, flexibility, and independence. Who wouldn’t want to be their own boss, set their hours, choose their clients, and work...

10 Most Freelancer-Friendly Cities in 2025

10 Most Freelancer-Friendly Cities in 2025

Freelancing gives you control over your work, but your city affects your success. The right place offers fast internet, low expenses, and strong networks. Some...

13 Financial Benefits of Starting an LLC as a Freelancer

13 Financial Benefits of Starting an LLC as a Freelancer

As a freelancer, managing your finances while juggling multiple clients can feel overwhelming. But what if there was a way to protect your personal assets,...