Freelancing
Freelancing is one of the quickest ways to build your own business. Whether you want to escape the 9-5, build up income on the side, or grow a full-fledged agency, freelancing is a great place to start. Here are some of our best articles all about succeeding as a freelancer.
How to Hire a Freelancer: The Complete Guide (From Someone Who’s Been on Both Sides)
Jessica PerkinsI’ve spent most of my career on the freelancer side of the table. Pitching clients. Writing proposals. Chasing invoices. But for the last decade or...
No Employer, No Pension? How Freelancers Are Building Tax-Free Retirement Savings
Nina HartwellFreelancers often build retirement savings without workplace support, so creating a retirement system falls directly on the individual. There may be no employer pension or...
Handling Client Logins: A Freelancer’s Guide to Access, Trust and Passwords
Jamal WashingtonSooner or later, every freelancer gets the message: “Here’s the login, just let me know if you need anything else.” It might be a website...
Where to Host Your Online Portfolio: 9 Best Webhosts in 2026
Phoenix D'AngeloYour portfolio is the hardest-working employee in your freelance business. It’s up at 3 a.m. when a creative director in London is scrolling through designers....
Client Deadlines vs. Finals: A Study Plan for Student Freelancers
Nina HartwellYour client wants a new homepage by Thursday. Your first final is Friday, and another is on Monday. Somewhere between those responsibilities, you have to...
How to price freelance projects when clients want to pay in crypto
Phoenix D'AngeloA client offers to settle a $2,500 design invoice in cryptocurrency, and that request sounds pretty simple. The freelancer completes the project, shares a wallet...
8 Financial Decisions to Make Before Going Freelance Full Time
Jack NolanGoing freelance full time changes more than where you work. It changes how you earn, save, pay taxes, handle benefits, manage irregular income, and prepare...
How Learning Accounting Can Help You Run a Better Freelance Business
Jack NolanA full calendar can make freelancing feel successful, even when your bank balance tells a different story. Perhaps a major invoice remains unpaid, or a...
5 Best Installment Loans for Freelancers Facing Income Gaps in October 2026
Jamal WashingtonWhen I think about the biggest financial challenge freelancers face, income timing stands out. A project can be finished and invoiced while payment remains weeks...
How Freelancers Can Turn Their Creative Process Into Video Content That Attracts Clients
Phoenix D'AngeloFreelancers often spend a lot of time trying to explain what makes their work valuable. A designer sends a portfolio link. A writer shares samples....
A Guide to Tax Optimization for US Freelancers
Nina HartwellFreelancing gives professionals more control over where they work, how they structure their business, and which expenses they incur. It also means taking responsibility for...
5 Best Resume Services for Freelancers in 2026
Jamal WashingtonFreelancers face a different challenge when creating a resume. Instead of progressing through a small number of traditional full-time positions, they may have worked with...