Millo Freelance Blog
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monday.com Review 2025: Pricing, Features, Pros and Cons
Alex SkinnerManaging projects and collaborating effectively within a team can be challenging, especially as organizations grow and tasks become more complex. To address these challenges, project...
7 Best Email Marketing Software Solutions For Startups in 2025
Jack NolanEmail isn’t dead. In fact, just the opposite: inbox engagement has peaked every year since 2020, and the cost-to-ROI ratio still beats social ads by...
Is Freelancing with Family a Good Plan?
Preston & ClayAs entrepreneurs, we often romanticize the idea of running a family business. Working alongside loved ones and building something meaningful together sounds incredible. But blending...
5 Ways to Upsell Your Freelance Services & Boost Profit
Preston LeeUpselling 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...
How to Make Your Social Media Approval Process Easier
Alex SkinnerSocial media management is not as easy as some people might imagine. You might have a sudden burst of inspiration and creativity—you’ve come up with...
10 Ways to Improve Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Alex SkinnerCross-cultural collaboration is a factor to consider if you’re looking for success in today’s business environment. Business leaders and employees must engage with clients and...
How to Scale a Freelance Business (the Right Way)
Alexa LemzyOne thing is clear: the future is freelance. By 2027, freelancers are expected to become the majority workforce in the U.S. This makes the present...
[Q&A] Best Tools to Grow from Freelancer to Agency?
Preston & ClayOn your journey from freelancer to agency-owner, your business tools and software inevitably need to evolve too. But with so many options out there, how...
6 Tips for Acing Virtual Interviews in the Age of Remote Work
Karen BradfordAs 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...
Is a VA a Good First Hire?
Preston & ClayWhen growing, many founders default to hiring a VA (virtual assistant) before anyone else in order to offload administrative tasks. But in this episode, we...
[Q&A] Charge by Hour or Project?
Preston & ClayFiguring out your pricing is one of the biggest struggles for new freelancers and solopreneurs. Do you charge hourly? By the project? What if a...
5 Stages of Growth for a Long-Lasting Freelance Career
Kruti ShahIf being your own boss sounds appealing to you, then choosing freelancing as your career might be the best solution. Did you know there are...
Should You Buy TikTok Followers?
Millo TeamAre you considering purchasing TikTok followers to enhance your presence on the platform? It’s a viable option that can significantly boost your visibility. As a...
What is ‘Contract to Hire’? Everything You Should Know
Preston Lee‘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...
How These 16 Pro Freelancers Keep Their Pipeline Filled
Preston LeeFor 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...
Disrespectful Clients
Preston & ClayOn today’s show: What should you do when you’re not getting the kind of respect you deserve from your clients? That’s just one of many...
What Is a Mission Statement: Why Does It Matter?
Millo TeamA mission statement is more than just a phrase or a company slogan. It’s the core expression of an organization’s purpose, direction, and values. A...
How to Start a Podcast and Make Money in 2025
Alex SkinnerPodcasting has come a long way from its origins in the 1980s (when it was originally called audio blogging) and has become a highly-accessible medium...
[Q&A] Client-Converting Portfolio Tips
Preston & ClayIn this Q&A episode, Oliver asks us what it takes to create a portfolio that actually brings in new long-term clients. And since Clay and...
What’s a Rush Fee? And How to Calculate it
Preston LeeMany 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...
Best Self-Improvement Guide to Help You Achieve Work-Life Balance
Jack NolanIf you’ve been thinking about the whole idea of personal growth, have you ever considered what it really means for you? People often treat it...
Lili Bank Review: Good Business Banking Option in 2025?
Preston LeeSince its launch in 2018, Lili Bank has offered innovative banking solutions to small business owners and freelancers. For starters, Lili offers a business checking...
Do Lead Magnets Work?
Preston & ClayDo lead magnets really work? Like, can you actually get new clients by giving away something for free first? Or are they a waste of...
‘Top 10 SEO Software’ Reviewed: My Honest Review to Find Online SEO Tools
Ivanna BalashkevychDigital marketing has now become a preferred choice for businesses, large and small. It gives them the ability to reach their target audience through the...