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7 Steps to Hire a Freelancer (Who Won’t Disappoint)
Jessica PerkinsIf you’ve never done it before, figuring out how to hire a freelancer can be a bit overwhelming. Should you hire a freelancer from your...
Freelance Statistics Show Freelancers are Happier & Wealthier
Preston LeeFreelance statistics have shown a dramatic shift following the global shakeup caused by Covid-19. There are a few reasons for this sudden shift—most of which...
How to Land Virtual Assistant Jobs With No Experience
Kylie BurgenerSome freelancers begin taking on side projects, or leave their day jobs because they have a highly marketable skill and are ready to put their...
What is the Upwork Job Success Score & How Do I Improve it?
Soubhik ChakrabartiAccording to an Upwork report, 73% of hiring managers are more likely to opt for freelance workers than they would’ve three years ago. The abrupt...
14 Best Entry-Level Jobs for Introverts Who Like to Work Alone
Asma YounasIf you’re an introvert, finding entry-level jobs that don’t require hours of networking or group work can be difficult. But with the rise of remote...
How to Avoid Upwork Scams & What to Look For
Laraib ShahUpwork is arguably the most popular and one of the biggest freelance marketplaces online. Freelancers from around the globe have registered themselves on the platform...
How to Make Money as an Artist — 12 Ideas that Work in 2023
Mania MavridouLearning how to make money as an artist is definitely achievable, but it includes a lot of hard work and a long-term strategy. In this...
15 Sites Like Upwork for Freelancers in 2023
Nina SharpeSites like Upwork can be a quick way to find new clients and get freelance jobs. I used to be skeptical of Upwork thinking only...
How to Start a Creative Agency as a Solopreneur
Janine HeinrichsSo you want to know how to start a creative agency? That’s great! The creative industry is booming, and a lot of money can be...
LLC for Freelancers: What All Solopreneurs Need to Understand
Jessica PerkinsFreelancers often start out as struggling professionals. At the time, their natural habitat would include job boards and gig sites like Upwork and Fiverr. Their...
8 Free Graphic Design Invoice Templates and Examples to Inspire You
Preston LeeAs a designer, your graphic design invoice can say a lot about you and your small business. Not to mention, your graphic design invoice can...
Crafting a Graphic Design Contract to Protect Yourself (with Templates)
Yauhen ZarembaHaving a graphic design contract in place may be the last thing on your mind when you’re starting out as a freelancer. In all the...
5 Freelance Money Management Tips & Tools to Stay Profitable
Lucy ManoleFreelance money management systems help you keep your small business or freelancer financials on track while you focus on growth and expansion. Apart from that,...
Want to 10x your growth in 2023? Follow this 2-step “get focused” method.
David TendrichLast year, I didn’t think the New Year would affect me at all. Most holidays don’t. Most “events” don’t. But when December 31 rolled over...
4 Time Blocking Templates for Taking Control of your Schedule
Kylie BurgenerWe live in an exciting time. Technology allows more and more jobs to be performed from anywhere, at any time. The answers to all of...
5 Business Purchases to Make Before the End of the Year
April GreerIt’s the holiday season and you’re probably already feeling super-strapped for cash. However, now’s one of the best times of year to make business purchases....
6 Benefits of Being an Entrepreneur
Kylie BurgenerEntrepreneurship used to be a fairly predictable story. Someone with an idea invents a new product or service, sells it to a lot of people,...
11 Best Ways to Make 10k a Month in 2023
Asma YounasDo you know how to make 10k a month? It may sound like an unrealistic goal, but it can be achieved with hard work and...
16 Highest Paying Freelance Jobs to Look for in 2023
Asma YounasIt’s no secret that the freelance economy is booming. In fact, according to a recent study, nearly 59 million Americans (36% of the workforce) are...
How to Onboard Freelancers to Your Agency (and Grow Your Business Faster)
Jessica PerkinsForget the onboarding process for a second because finding work as a freelancer is far from easy. From networking events to online job boards, the...
Top 5 HoneyBook Alternatives for Freelancers (2023)
Mateo MelgarA freelance business is mainly composed of time spent in creative/client work and time spent in administrative work. Many freelancers discover early in their journey...
Top 8 Dubsado Alternatives to Manage Clients (2023)
Mateo MelgarIf you have decided to give “this freelancing thing” a serious go, you must have noticed that you won’t get very far without technology and...
Asana vs Monday: Comparing Which Project Management Software Reigns Supreme
Kylie BurgenerStaying on top of workflow, deadlines and cash flow is vital to the success of any business. For freelancers, all of these tasks fall onto...
What is a Freelancer? Here’s What it Takes to Be One
Kylie BurgenerUnless you have been living under a rock, you have more than likely heard about the rise of independent workers, contractors, and new ways of...