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[Q&A] Am I Wrong to Turn Down This Client?

Today’s question comes from Emma Noel, a member of our Facebook Mastermind Group. She says, “How do I politely turn down a client? I had...

7 Tips to Find Legit Craigslist Gigs That Will Earn you More Work

7 Tips to Find Legit Craigslist Gigs That Will Earn you More Work

If you have ever found yourself meeting up in the parking lot of a sketchy (but well-lit) fast-food restaurant waiting to hand cash over for...

Should I Take a 1099 Job? + Quiz

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....

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[Q&A] Dear Client, I Am Not a Free Tutorial

In today’s question, Simon says, “I’m getting really annoyed with people asking me how to do things rather than paying me to do them for...

10 of the Best Coworking Spaces for Freelancers

10 of the Best Coworking Spaces for Freelancers

For some people, working from home is an ideal way to balance their work and personal lives. Parents raising children, introverts, or those who prefer...

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[Q&A] Should Referred Clients Pay Full?

Today’s question comes from a Millo Mastermind member, Tamra. She says. “If you’ve given a discount to a client before, and then they refer someone...

How to Become a Freelance Writer with No Experience: Step By Step Guide

How to Become a Freelance Writer with No Experience: Step By Step Guide

Are you a budding wordsmith who is grappling with the question of how to become a freelance writer with no experience? It may seem like...

Proactive Tax Planning for Freelancers: Avoiding Pitfalls and Overpaying

Proactive Tax Planning for Freelancers: Avoiding Pitfalls and Overpaying

As a freelancer, managing your taxes can be a complex endeavor. However, proactive tax planning can significantly reduce this complexity, saving you both time and...

Moxie App Review: I Tested it as a Freelancer—Here’s What I Think

Moxie App Review: I Tested it as a Freelancer—Here’s What I Think

Running a freelance business can be overwhelming. I should know. I’m a freelancer myself. But I’ve never been 100% sure how to get organized—not sure...

What to Do When a Client Doesn’t Pay & How to Prevent It

What to Do When a Client Doesn’t Pay & How to Prevent It

Knowing what to do when a client doesn’t pay can be a real challenge. When you work for a client, you give them your time,...

97 Habits of insanely profitable freelancers

97 Habits of insanely profitable freelancers

If you want to be insanely profitable doing what you love then you need to find a happy balance between art and commerce. Basically, you...

How to Start Your Own Business in 2025

How to Start Your Own Business in 2025

Small businesses are the cornerstone of the economy, both nationally and globally. There are literally millions of them, and new ventures are being launched every...

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Does ROI Always Matter?

When growing your business, should you worry about getting a positive ROI on every penny you spend? It’s an interesting question for me while talking...

Side Jobs To Make Extra Money

Side Jobs To Make Extra Money

Are you looking for ways to make some extra cash? There are many side jobs that you can start today and begin earning money right...

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How to Keep Clients Engaged

Keeping clients engaged can mean great things for your bottom line, but how can you interact with clients regularly in a sustainable and effective way?...

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7 Tips To Get Premium And Long-Term Upwork Clients

7 Tips To Get Premium And Long-Term Upwork Clients

As the freelance industry becomes more competitive, landing long-term, premium clients on Upwork is what most people aim to achieve. In the US alone, this...

11 All-Time Best Podcasts For Freelancers (2025 Update)

11 All-Time Best Podcasts For Freelancers (2025 Update)

Growing your freelance business on your own can be a real challenge. It’s an exciting challenge—and one worth the effort. But do you ever feel...

How to Ask For Testimonials From Your Freelance Clients

How to Ask For Testimonials From Your Freelance Clients

Instilling trust in new clients is the best way to achieve consistent growth as a freelancer. The start is the most challenging, but it shows...

12 Best Freelance Graphic Designer Websites to Find Gigs

12 Best Freelance Graphic Designer Websites to Find Gigs

Freelancing is a great way to make money working for companies of your choice at your own pre-set times. The downside of freelancing, however, is...

“Hectic App” Rebranded to “Moxie”

“Hectic App” Rebranded to “Moxie”

Here at Millo, we’ve been partnering closely for over two years with one of the best freelancing tools we’ve ever seen: Hectic. It’s far-and-away one...

How to Get Bookkeeping Clients as a Freelancer

How to Get Bookkeeping Clients as a Freelancer

Now that there are plenty of gig workers out there, it’s an important skill to learn how to get bookkeeping clients as a freelancer. About...

8 Mailchimp Alternatives For Better Email Marketing

8 Mailchimp Alternatives For Better Email Marketing

Mailchimp has come to be one of the most popular email marketing platforms out there, but have you ever wondered about Mailchimp alternatives? Its large...

8 Best Quickbooks Alternatives in May 2025

8 Best Quickbooks Alternatives in May 2025

I’ve seen QuickBooks dominate small business accounting for years, but it’s not the only game in town. Many entrepreneurs are looking for simpler, cheaper options...

Tired of working your life away? Here are some alternatives.

Tired of working your life away? Here are some alternatives.

Work can be stressful for anyone, even if you love your job. Still, there are times when the situation can become nearly unbearable. What do...