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This proposal template will help you win more freelance clients
Connor GillivanLanding projects can be a tough nut to crack regardless of whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned freelancer. Stiff competition is always out there,...
Over $500K/year working just a few hours a week with Brian Casel of Audience Ops
Millo TeamWe interview Brian Casel: entrepreneur, product designer, writer, trainer at flagship training program Productize, host of ProductizePodcast and Founder of AudienceOps, a done-for-you content marketing...
From financial freelancer to $300K+ in revenue with Pam Capalad of Brunch and Budget
Millo TeamIn today’s episode, we’re in New York City to join Pamela Capalad, a certified financial planner who’s blended her expertise in financial planning with her...
How to Write a Price Increase Letter to Get Paid More (Free Template)
Adam WrightAn effective price increase letter can be the difference between barely making ends meet each month and having more than enough. The idea of sending...
Self employment tax calculator to help you estimate what you might owe
Stephen FishmanEven though most people who are self employed really love it, there are some things that they also hate about it — most notably, self...
Freelance data scientist: how to become one and why you should consider it
Danielle CanstelloThe term “data scientist” has recently been coined and is considered a new breed of analytical expert. At its simplest, a data scientist understands how...
From freelance writer to million-dollar BBQ blog and a Guinness Record with Susie Bulloch of Hey Grill Hey (FTF 6.4)
Millo TeamWhen grown-ups used to ask Susie Bulloch what she would be when she grew up, she didn’t stand a chance of guessing correctly. That’s because,...
Client onboarding guide for building a strong relationship from the get-go
Sophie McAulayThey said ‘yes’! Landing a new client is easily one of the most exciting moments in a freelancer’s workflow. So good, in fact, that you...
3 Ways to bring more freedom to your freelance business (without sacrificing income)
Justine ClayFREEDOM. Isn’t that one of the reasons you decided to go into business for yourself? Freedom to: Work with whom you want Work when you...
From freelance writer to $300K/year with Chelsea Baldwin of Copy Power (FTF 6.3)
Millo TeamFor this episode, we’re heading into the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina, where Chelsea Baldwin moved with her family after her early childhood years...
25 Things to write about when you’re feeling stuck
Mania MavridouA common scene in movies is this of a miserable writer with no idea what to write about who struggles for days or months to...
Chris Do: From immigrant childhood to millions in revenue & winning an Emmy
Millo TeamAfter his family immigrated to the U.S. from Vietnam, Chris Do never imagined his artistic interests could eventually propel him into a successful life-long career....
Prospecting on autopilot: the key to always having work as a freelancer
Justin McGillFinding new customers is how you keep consistent money flowing. But without actually doing the work and turning in the deliverables — you won’t get...
How to rock your freelance portfolio, even if you’re a beginner
Bilal IbrarAs a freelancer, there’s nothing scarier than coming across that dreaded “please send your portfolio” line, right? Especially when you’re just starting out. What could...
Should I quit my job? 21 Signs that you need to make a change
Adam WrightThere has come a point in everyone’s life where we think, “should I quit my job?” We may all question quitting our jobs, but how...
Self employed health insurance — do you need it? + exploring your options
Chelsea BaldwinLast year, I was facing a dilemma: If I kept my self employed health insurance from the marketplace, my monthly fee was going to almost double...
If I hate my job, what should I do next? The answers you’ve been looking for
Sharon McElweeIf you find yourself saying “I hate my job” more often than you change your clothes, it might be time for a change. Keep in...
How to get clients (fast) and grow your freelance business
Adam WrightFiguring out how to get clients is, hands down, one of the most difficult and ongoing struggles we have as freelancers and solopreneurs. In order...
Freelance contract template to secure your work and get paid (free download)
Jill AndersonIf you don’t have a freelance contract template (that you use EVERY time), it’s time for an intervention—and a ready-made contract (free download below) you...
4 Ways to make progress in your creative business
Justine ClayBeing an entrepreneur myself, and having engaged with hundreds over the years, I’ve learned there are two traits most of us share: Big ideas Impatience...
Want to work for yourself? — pros, cons + tips for deciding your next step
Adam Wright“I want to work for myself.” It’s probably something you’ve repeated to yourself as you’re sitting at work, watching the clock, waiting for the little...
Freelance Invoice Template — Free download + answers to most common invoice questions
Preston LeeFinding or making the right freelance invoice template isn’t always easy. And finding one that simplifies your freelance process instead of making it more difficult...
How to write a One Page Business Plan: templates, ideas, and a step-by-step guide
Preston LeeWriting a one page business plan (instead of a hundred-page, in-depth business plan no one will ever read) has become a popular and efficient way...
6 Photography Invoice Templates – Free Download
Preston LeeYou’re a photographer. Which means creating a photography invoice definitely isn’t something you learned in school like your designer or accountant friends. And yet, sending...