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1099 vs W2: What’s the Difference as a Freelancer?
Kylie BurgenerMy dad, a CPA, always told me, “There’s only two things in life that are certain: death, and taxes.” He may have copied that from...
Freelance Journalist Guide: Salary, Skills + 7 Sites to Find Jobs
Nina SharpeDoes writing about the topics you’re truly interested in and invested in sound like a dream come true? How about being able to write wherever...
Freelance vs Self Employed: What Are the Main Differences?
Kylie BurgenerMost of us have had to fill out a form at one time or another asking about our “employment.” For most people, this is pretty...
How to Start a Social Media Marketing Agency in 8 Steps
Nick ChernetsSocial media is taking over the marketing world. The number of people on social media has risen rapidly over the past decade, from just below...
How to Find Your Freelance Niche (5 Questions to Ask Yourself)
Preston LeeFinding your freelance niche can be an important step in growing your freelance business. There’s a reason the phrase “The Riches are in the Niches”...
8 Client Communication Skills to Grow Your Business Fast
Preston LeeClient communication is one of the most important ways to grow your service-based business. That’s because good client communication leads to happier clients. And happier...
10 Essential Freelance WordPress Plugins For Developers & Designers
Daniel MartinOne of the most lucrative career paths is freelance WordPress development and design. With many businesses needing to shift operations online (one, due to pandemic,...
What Is a Recurring Invoice? + How to Set One Up for Easy Money
Jimmy RodriguezOne of the biggest challenges when running a business is creating an effective payment system. Invoices are usually followed by endless follow-up emails and calls...
Freelance Writer Business Cards: Tips for Standing Out
Nina SharpeAs a freelance writer, you’re probably always looking for ways to stand out from the crowd and set yourself apart from the competition. The freelance...
Invoice vs Receipt: The Key Differences & When to Send Them
Kylie BurgenerAs a freelancer, you’re often juggling many tasks —and bookkeeping tasks, like tracking expenses, sending invoices and providing receipts, are all an important part of...
22 Best Graphic Design Tools for Every Creative to Do Their Best Work
Millo TeamHaving naturally creative talents and tendencies is great but if you don’t have the right graphic design tools and resources then you’re not going to...
Why Freelance Artist Business Cards Are a Must + 5 Designs to Spark Your Creativity
Kylie BurgenerBeing an artist is about so much more than just drawing pictures or designing logos. The creativity required to be a professional artist is part...
Do Freelance Photographers Need a Business License?
Jimmy RodriguezMany customers won’t bother to ask for a business license before hiring a photographer for their project. But what if someone asks you for one?...
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
Growing 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...