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How to Start a Web Design Business With No Portfolio and Little Experience
Kylie BurgenerSo you’re a budding web designer, maybe fresh out of college or taking the leap into freelancing, and you don’t have any work to show...
Entrepreneur Mag Editor on Getting Press as a Freelancer
Preston & ClayGrowing a freelance business takes work across many fronts – honing your skills, finding great clients, delivering excellent work. But equally important is getting the...
How to Host A Website to Get Your Freelance Portfolio Online
Burkhard BergerEvery website needs to be hosted. It’s a requirement. As a freelancer, hosting a website is the ONLY way to get your website published and...
5 Freelance Animation Jobs Sites + Best Types of Animation Jobs To Consider
Kylie BurgenerAnimation is an exciting industry, and a lot of creative people have participated in creating some incredible animated content over the years. It’s easy to...
How to Make Money Writing and Quit Your Day Job in 2025
Nina SharpeDo you want to learn how to make money writing? Well, you’ve come to the right place. At Millo.co, we specialize in teaching freelancers how...
ZipBooks vs Wave: Features, Price, Pros and Cons, What’s Best in 2025?
Jimmy RodriguezThe $1.3 trillion gig economy is scaling at a CAGR of 5%. Freelancers are spoilt for choices when it comes to accounting software. Two of...
7 Reasons Why Freelancers Should Start a Podcast
Jake JorgovanIf you’re like many freelancers, building a consistent pipeline of work from ideal clients is an ongoing challenge. Platforms like Upwork and Fiverr are getting...
How to Become a Freelancer on Upwork (Fast Guide)
Jimmy RodriguezIf you are looking to become a freelancer on Upwork, then this guide is for you. The platform allows you to grow your profile and...
Client Video Calls: How to Decline the Worst & Enjoy the Rest
Preston LeeIn a world where more people are working from home than ever, avoiding video calls with clients who want to “hop on a quick Zoom”...
What’s an Invoice Number? (and Why is it so Important?)
Kylie BurgenerSomething as simple as an invoice number plays a bigger role in your freelance business than you might think. Obviously, invoices are important. Without them,...
40+ Best Examples of A Subject Line for Networking Email
Bridgette HernandezEffective networking is a key element of success. Keep that in mind and take each and every opportunity to improve your networking skills. Today, we...
Freelance Retainers 101: How to Collect Monthly Retainer Fees
Kylie BurgenerA freelance retainer is by far the best way to stabilize your income as a freelancer. But figuring out how to structure your pricing as...
How to Grow Your Freelance Business On TikTok In 2025
Samantha HackettFreelancers are an indispensable part of the American workforce. Hundreds of companies continuously hire gig workers in both short and long term contracts to achieve...
Understanding These Project Management Tips Will Help You Become a Successful Freelancer
Millo TeamOne of the essential aspects of a stable freelance business are your project management skills, because they can influence your revenue and liabilities positively. Moreover,...
How to List Freelance Work on LinkedIn the Right Way
Stefan SmuldersEvery freelancer knows how hard it is to find a job these days. It doesn’t matter if you have just started freelancing or if you...
31 Kinds of Freelance Work You Can Do in 2025
Steven MarinMany freelancers are living the dream. They work when they want, where they want, and with who they want. Maybe you’ve dreamed of joining the...
How to Be Your Own Boss
Kylie BurgenerAlmost everyone has considered leaving their day job at one time or another. Working seemingly endless hours for someone else, knowing that you could do...
How I answered when my client asked “will you lower your rates for us over time?”
Robbie HymanPlenty of stand-up comedians have had fun skewering the silliness of the “What’s your greatest weakness?” question that job interviewers often ask. The two best...
Who Hires Copywriters? Tips for Getting Copywriting Clients
Nicholas RubrightA copywriter uses words to drive people to take the desired action. Over time, copywriting has become synonymous with selling a product or service, but...
Freelancer Invoicing 101: How to Create an Invoice & Get Paid
Preston LeeRunning my own small business, I work with freelancers and contractors all the time. And I’m constantly shocked at how many new freelancers don’t understand...
Freelance Pricing Guide: Strategies, Tactics & Mistakes to Avoid
Tom SianiHave you ever had problems figuring out your freelance pricing? Even if you’ve been freelancing for a long time, pricing might still be a challenging...
9+ Freelance Copywriting Resources You Can’t Work Without
Millo TeamWith all its benefits, it’s no surprise that working as a freelance copywriter is becoming an increasingly sought-after career path for many up-and-coming professionals. Getting...
The Top 3 Reasons Freelancers Should Buy Life Insurance in 2024
Millo TeamIf you don’t already own a policy, there’s no better time than the present to get one. Unless you’re freelancing as a side gig, you’re...
How to Become a Freelance Accountant & Find More Jobs
Anna LevyWorking for a firm, though a goal for many, is not your only option as an accountant. Fortunately for today’s qualified workers, the gig economy...