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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)
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
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
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”
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
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
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 June 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.
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...

Invoice Home Review: Why (or Why Not) to Use It in 2025
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...

5 Ways to Avoid Getting Cheated by Clients
Here’s an idea: people – including clients – are generally not bad, bitter, or overall evil. It’s just the circumstance that sometimes result in us...

These 3 Outreach Methods Landed me $7,000/month as a Freelancer
If you want to be a full-time freelancer, skill alone will not take you there. One thing I learned early on in my career is...

FreshBooks vs QuickBooks: Which is Better in 2025?
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...

5+ Freelancer Communities You Should Join Right Now
Recent years have shaken up the world of work, and there’s never been a better time to try something new. For freelancers and the freelance-curious,...

Setting Up Your Home Office for Optimal Health and Productivity: A Guide for Freelancers
Not to be dramatic, but it felt like my whole life changed when my family purchased a house two years ago and I finally had...
Privacy-First IoT Architecture with Built-In Data Minimization
The protection of user privacy has become a central priority in a world where connected devices permeate almost every aspect of daily life. All consumers,...

What Is Technical Writing & How Do I Get Started?
If you’re a freelance writer, and looking to expand your writing services, you could be looking into technical writing. But what is technical writing? And...

10 Weird Freelance Jobs People Actually Get Paid For
If you thought you’ve seen all the weird freelance jobs out there, think again. The world of freelancing is growing at an unprecedented pace. In...

Freelance Writing For Educational Websites And Publications
Educational websites and publications are constantly seeking talented writers. They often look for ways to share knowledge with a broad audience. These writers create lessons,...

Platforms And Strategies For Successful Online Tutoring
Online tutoring can feel both exciting and puzzling. There are many tools to explore, plus a growing demand for guided learning from home. Some people...

The Tax Deduction Cheat Sheet for Freelancers & Self-employed
Have you ever filed your tax return only to realize that you could’ve deducted a significant business expense? Hopefully, a tax deduction cheat sheet can...

Investing 101 for Business Owners: Understanding Bonds, Stocks, and Mutual Funds
Investing is a crucial part of growing your wealth, whether you’re a business owner or freelancer. However, with so many investment options available, it can...

What Does a Copywriter Do on a Daily Basis?
For some reason, advertising—as a career—has fascinated people for as long as it has been around. There are 1000s of movies and books featuring a...

8 Reasons Your Pitch Emails Go to Spam (and How to Fix It)
Online marketers today place much emphasis on different modes of communication, including Instagram influencers, chatbots, and more. However, the most effective and oldest form still...