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23 Gifts for Writers on Your Holiday List (2025 Gift Guide)
Kylie BurgenerGifts for writers on your holiday list can be a struggle to find. We writers are a rare breed, with specific interests and a creative...
6 Best Laptops For Freelancers (& What to Consider Before Buying)
Kylie BurgenerWhat a paintbrush is to DaVinci, Keynote is to Steve Jobs and a basketball is to Michael Jordan—a computer is to most freelancers. Of course,...
10 Best Portable Laptop Stand Options in 2025
Kylie BurgenerLaptops have been around since the 1980s. As they have gotten less expensive and more practical, they have been a boon to people wanting to...
15 FlexJobs Alternatives To Fill Your Client Pipeline
Kylie BurgenerFlexJobs is the top remote work online job site. With over 32,000 jobs listed at any given time, it’s a great way for freelancers to...
My 9-Step Guide To Attracting “A-level” freelance clients
Bianca BoardRemember that time you created the most amazing logo concepts for that client? You smashed it out of the park. Completely nailed the brief. So...
24 Freelance Writing Niches to Dial in on Your Ideal Clients
Kylie BurgenerYou probably heard it over and over again in school and at the beginning of your career, but it bears mentioning yet again: writing is...
Top 6 Side Gigs for Digital Nomads That Will Make you a Lot of Money
Bilal IbrarMaking money online is one of the most effective ways for digital nomads to earn a living. That’s why most people leave their full time...
10 Great Portfolio Websites to Take Inspiration From (+ Tips to Create Your Own)
Hazel RaoultBuilding a personal brand is not just for public figures. You can take inspiration from celebrities in your industry and leverage the benefits of personal...
8 Essentials for Every Graphic Design Proposal You Send (+ Example)
Jimmy RodriguezAre you trying to start your own graphic design business? If you are, here’s a little secret: you’re going to need more than just experience...
7 promising blockchain-related jobs: Preparing yourself for the economy of the future
Judy SmithThe industrial revolution completely changed the world, and you’re right if you think that the digital revolution will do the same. Many jobs will be...
Remote Marketing Jobs Sites for Going Freelance in 2025
Kylie BurgenerWork is different than it used to be. Odds are, if you’re coming to Millo, you already know the value of freelancing, a non-traditional schedule...
Is Etsy Legit? How I Make a Full-Time Living on Etsy
Morgan NieldIf you’ve been a creative for a while (or even if you’re just starting out), chances are you’ve noticed a trend: in order to make...
38 Writing Websites to Level Up Your Freelance Writing Career
Jimmy RodriguezSome of the world’s most famous writers, such as Franz Kafka, H.P. Lovecraft, and Herman Melville, didn’t achieve fame for their work during their lifetime....
How to Ask for Payment from Your Client Without Being Rude
Jimmy RodriguezUnfortunately, freelancers and solopreneurs have to learn how to ask for payment without being rude because unpaid invoices are commonplace in the industry. No matter...
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Is a Verbal Contract Legally Binding in Business? [Solved]
Kylie BurgenerThere are a lot of advantages to being a freelancer. Flexible hours, being your own boss, and choosing what skills to focus on and what...
14 Best Remote Work Software Tools in 2025
Nina SharpeAccording to a study done by Hubstaff in 2020, 58.25% of companies surveyed at the time planned to combine remote and in-office work in the...
11 Laptop Lights to Help Enhance Your Video Calls
Kylie BurgenerFor many freelancers, working from home is nothing new. We’re used to making do with small spaces, working at odd hours, juggling time zones, and...
HoneyBook Review: As Good As It Seems?
Kylie BurgenerPart bookkeeper, part project manager, HoneyBook is packed with features that make it easy to get things done and get back to what you loved...
Stripe vs PayPal: Which Payment Processor is Right For You?
Jimmy RodriguezWith the explosion of the ecommerce industry, there has been a rise in tools and services that enable you to shop online. PayPal and Stripe...
8 Best Tablets for Artists + Must-Have Accessories
Kylie BurgenerMost classical artists will tell you that there’s nothing quite like good old-fashioned pen and paper, paints, canvas, or whatever their chosen medium. It’s true,...
How to Receive Money on PayPal As A Freelancer (With & Without Fees)
Kylie BurgenerThe way we make a living is changing. As the gig economy expands, there are opportunities for non-traditional work around every corner, and it is...
Clientjoy Review: A Good Choice for Freelancers in 2025?
Preston LeeClientjoy bills itself as a sales CRM for freelancers and agencies. But with so many CRM options for freelancers, you might find yourself asking: which...
Net 30: What is It? + How It Can Affect You Getting Paid As A Freelancer
Jimmy RodriguezEvery invoice comes with payment terms. That’s the section where the merchant lays out how the client is supposed to pay for services or products....
Letter of Introduction Sample + When Is the Best Time to Use It
Kylie BurgenerWe often lament that letter writing is a lost art in our society, but the truth is, we still use letters all the time. What...