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We Work Remotely Jobs Site Review (+ 7 Alternatives)

We Work Remotely Jobs Site Review (+ 7 Alternatives)

As the pandemic has shifted much of our working lives online, many job seekers have turned to remote work opportunities to maintain financial stability and...

15 Best Jobs for Introverts Without a Degree To Start With

15 Best Jobs for Introverts Without a Degree To Start With

While not everyone thrived on the work-from-home model, in 2020-2021, a large group—the introverts—truly did. Working away from the social pressures of an office, navigating...

Freelancing vs Consulting: What Should You Call Yourself?

Freelancing vs Consulting: What Should You Call Yourself?

Sometimes, when people ask what I do for a living, I struggle to really describe it. “Well, I’m a freelance writer,” I sometimes say. But...

3 Sample Follow-Up Emails After No Response from a Client

3 Sample Follow-Up Emails After No Response from a Client

How do you know it’s the right time to send that follow-up email after no response? What would you say to get a response? Should...

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Can You Make Freelancing Actually Work?

Juggling a full-time job while also trying to grow a freelance business on the side is a common challenge many face. But with the right...

15 Jobs That Will Pay You to Travel the World (Yes, Really!)

15 Jobs That Will Pay You to Travel the World (Yes, Really!)

Ever wonder how to get paid to travel with pure independence? With the surge of remote work and contingent workers, it is easier than ever...

How to Become a Freelance Writer: A Step by Step Guide

How to Become a Freelance Writer: A Step by Step Guide

Right now, freelancers are living in tumultuous times. One successful 18th-century writer understood the struggle better than most—and what was true in her time is...

14 Questions to Ask Clients to See if You’re a Good Fit

14 Questions to Ask Clients to See if You’re a Good Fit

When considering a potential partner or spouse, you must be sure you’re a good fit. You can ask specific questions to assess whether your needs...

6 Winning Upwork Profile Examples from Six-Figure Freelancers

6 Winning Upwork Profile Examples from Six-Figure Freelancers

Upwork profile examples can inspire you when creating your own profile. And because creating an attractive, well-curated Upwork profile is crucial to landing more jobs,...

Upwork vs Freelancer: Which is Better for Serious Freelancers?

Upwork vs Freelancer: Which is Better for Serious Freelancers?

Upwork vs. Freelancer? It’s one of the most common questions freelancers in the gig economy are asking. That’s because the gig economy is booming right...

7 Steps to Hire a Freelancer (Who Won’t Disappoint)

7 Steps to Hire a Freelancer (Who Won’t Disappoint)

If 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

Freelance Statistics Show Freelancers are Happier & Wealthier

Freelance 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...

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Turn Your Laptop Into an ATM

On today’s show: what if you could turn your laptop into an ATM—basically printing money whenever you need it from anywhere in the world? Well,...

How to Land Virtual Assistant Jobs With No Experience

How to Land Virtual Assistant Jobs With No Experience

Some 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?

What is the Upwork Job Success Score & How Do I Improve it?

According 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

14 Best Entry-Level Jobs for Introverts Who Like to Work Alone

If 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

How to Avoid Upwork Scams & What to Look For

Upwork 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 Start a Creative Agency as a Solopreneur

How to Start a Creative Agency as a Solopreneur

So 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

LLC for Freelancers: What All Solopreneurs Need to Understand

Freelancers often start out as struggling professionals. At the time, their natural habitat would include job boards and gig sites like Upwork and Fiverr. Their...

Crafting a Graphic Design Contract to Protect Yourself (with Templates)

Crafting a Graphic Design Contract to Protect Yourself (with Templates)

Having 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

5 Freelance Money Management Tips & Tools to Stay Profitable

Freelance 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.

Want to 10x your growth in 2023? Follow this 2-step “get focused” method.

Last 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

4 Time Blocking Templates for Taking Control of your Schedule

We 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

5 Business Purchases to Make Before the End of the Year

It’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....