Millo Freelance Blog
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How to Create a Client Intake Form for Your Onboarding Process
Jazmyn BrownHow do you know if a prospective client is a good fit for your agency? This can be hard to figure out, especially if you’ve...
30 Best Gifts for Photographers for Every Budget
Jessica KimAs we head into the end of the year, it’s time to celebrate the approach of the holiday season — that joyful spell of songs,...
How to Become a Freelance Translator & Work From Home
Louise TaylorAre you wondering how to become a freelance translator? Translating is a job that’s very easy to undertake as a freelance career – provided you...
The Power of Please: How Etiquette in an Online World Goes a Long Way
Jamie DavidsonCommunication is one of the most powerful tools at a person’s disposal. We’ve developed complex communication methods that reached far beyond our ancestors’ basic vocabulary....
How to Increase the Visibility of Your Blog with SEMrush
Millo TeamStanding out amongst two million daily blog posts is no easy feat. Luckily with the right tools, you can be a little closer to the...
Top 15 Best Colored Pencils for Artists
Kylie BurgenerFrom doodling ideas to polishing professional illustrations, there are few tools more versatile in an artist’s toolbox than the humble colored pencil. As we know...
How to Name Your Graphic Design Business (Ideas & Tips 2023)
Grant PolachekSo you’re a seasoned design professional with years of valuable experience and the right tools to start your graphic design business, but you’ve hit a...
How To Use A Google Docs Invoice Template For Your Business
Nina SharpeIf you’re a freelancer, a working professional, or a small business owner, chances are you’ll need to send out invoices on a pretty regular basis....
Honeybook vs Dubsado: Which Freelance Platform is Right for You?
Kylie BurgenerFreelancers are a group of motivated, professional, resilient, hard-working people. It is almost impossible to make it in the gig economy without these traits. So...
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 May 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...