Millo Freelance Blog
Page 23
44 Perfect Gifts for Creative People (Fun Ideas + Tips)
Preston LeeGifts for creative people seem to have a bit more pressure attached to them, don’t they? Because it’s always those same creative people who seem...
5 Top Free Design Resources and Tools for Freelancers and Solopreneurs
Rachael HopePsst, hey you, yeah you. You’re a freelancer/solopreneur, aren’t you? How can I tell? Er, don’t take this the wrong way but you look a...
11 Business Lessons from a 15-Year Agency Owner
Ian LoewI’ve been running my agency, Lform Design, for more than 15 years. I started the business after a stint as a freelancer and, prior to...
8 Best Laptops for Artists in April 2025
Kylie BurgenerLaptops, for artists, can be a critical tool in making a living. For some artists, their entire livelihood can depend on the laptop they work...
Your Guide to Creating a Stellar Freelance Writer Resume
Cindy FerrimanWhether you are a freelancer who is trying to attract new clients or you want to have your resume stand out on search pages, you...
10 Best Work-Life Balance Jobs in 2025
Tiffany WagnerHave you ever wondered how other working individuals get to enjoy their careers while still spending quality time with their families at home or during...
Ask These 5 Questions to Weed Out Bad Clients Early On
Rhonda PageI know the scenario well: You get a call from a potential client and set up a meeting. You spend at least 2 hours prepping,...
How to Get Your Start in Freelance Coding (+ 17 Job Sites to Find Work)
Matt HarrisonDid you know that a coder can typically earn over $40 per hour doing freelance coding? Very experienced coders can bring in even more. If...
How to Build a Financial Runway & Scale Your Freelance Business
Preston LeeThe longer I build Millo as a place to help freelancers (I’ve been at it for 10+ years, btw), the more I realize we freelancers...
14 Freelance Programming Jobs Sites + Tips on Winning More Jobs
Lexie LuWhat is the career of your dreams? Are you ready to strike out on your own as a coder? Programming for a corporation brings stress,...
Is Freelancing Worth it in 2025? The Answer is Yes: Here’s Why
Jimmy RodriguezAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the ways that we live and work, people are increasingly looking for new ways to make a living....
How to Become a Freelancer in 8 Steps (2023 Version)
Laura WatsonAre you considering joining the ranks of over 56 million people in the United States who have made the leap to working for themselves as...
How to Follow Up on a Job Application: Best Practices for Freelancers
Pawel LawrowskiFor many freelancers, getting new projects sometimes feels like an uphill battle. A lack of responses from clients is often the reason for that. Many...
5 Ways to Master Time Management for Creatives
Ashley WilsonWhether you’re a freelance graphic designer or an aspiring entrepreneur building the next unicorn, you probably scramble to find enough time to finish all the...
8 Tools to Put Your Worst Freelancing Tasks on Autopilot
Jimmy RoseFreelancers are always so busy. When you’re the one doing the work as well as trying to run a business, there are just so many...
7 Freelance Marketing Strategies that Actually Work
Ahmad BenguesmiaIf you’re looking for a way to start earning some extra money, start a side business or create a full-time income, you may want to...
8 Top Sites with Technical Writer Jobs for Freelancers
Aaron SwainHere’s an open note to everyone who wants to be a technical writer. It’s challenging. It’s fast-changing. In the beginning, you won’t understand half of...
128 Real-Life Freelance Business Names to Inspire You
Preston LeeFreelance business names can be hard to decide on. Should you use your own name? Should you create a brand-new name to freelance under? How...
Can I Put Company Projects in my Own Portfolio? (Legal & Strategic Tips)
Preston LeeCan you put company projects in your portfolio as a freelancer? It’s a valid (and somewhat complicated) question you’ve probably asked yourself more than once...
How to Launch Your Freelance Marketing Career in 9 Easy Steps
Matt DiggityMarketing, defined as “the action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising,” is a booming industry and can...
How to Send an Invoice That Will Actually Get Paid
Alyse FalkDo you know how to send an invoice as a freelancer? Every service-based business has to deal with invoicing, and sometimes it can be more...
Best Self Employed Retirement Plans for Freelancers to Consider
Anna LevyWe all want to retire at some point, and if you play your cards right, you’ll reach retirement age with a sizable nest egg. You...
9 Best Basecamp Alternatives For Easy Project Management
Marvellous Aham-adiAre you looking for the best basecamp alternatives to help optimize collaboration and project management in your team? If you work in a team of...
6 Essential Health and Self-Care Tips for Freelancers
Stella GreenTwo years ago, I was spending 3 hours a day commuting to work. Besides that, I had already been building a career as a content...