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Browse our best business advice for freelancers, agency-builders, and solopreneurs who want to take their business to the next level. Real-world advice from actual entrepreneurs in the trenches learning this stuff the hard way so you don’t have to.

8 Best Practices for Managing Client Expectations in Creative Projects

8 Best Practices for Managing Client Expectations in Creative Projects

In creative projects, unmet expectations can be a recipe for disaster. Even the most exciting project can spiral into frustration if you don’t meet your...

Remote Skills Checklist – Essential Abilities for Success

Remote Skills Checklist – Essential Abilities for Success

With remote work becoming increasingly common, more and more people are seeking work-from-home jobs. However, not everyone is prepared for the challenges of working remotely,...

Best Practices for Shift Planning and Scheduling Freelancers

Best Practices for Shift Planning and Scheduling Freelancers

When I started managing freelance teams, shift planning wasn’t on my radar. I assumed availability would sort itself out if everyone stayed in communication. That...

The Art of Writing Effective Proposals: How to Win More Clients

The Art of Writing Effective Proposals: How to Win More Clients

“I’m a freelance newbie, and I can’t land clients despite the many proposals I send to prospects,” Andrew grieves. Lucy sighs: “I’m a savvy freelance...

How to Turn Your Freelance Website into a Lead-Generating Machine

How to Turn Your Freelance Website into a Lead-Generating Machine

When I started freelancing, I picked up all my gigs via online marketplaces and lived from paycheck to paycheck. Feeling that there had to be...

5 of the Best Personal Websites to Inspire Your Own

5 of the Best Personal Websites to Inspire Your Own

94% of people form their first impressions of a website based on its design. If you’ve ever doubted the importance of website design, I bet you...

9 Best Bank Accounts for Freelancers in April 2025

9 Best Bank Accounts for Freelancers in April 2025

As a freelancer, setting up a self-employed bank account is crucial for managing your business. As your own boss, you’re responsible for taxes, expenses, cash...

Cost-Effective Data Solutions for Startups and Small Businesses

Cost-Effective Data Solutions for Startups and Small Businesses

In the present digital era, data is the lifeline for a successful business, providing directional means to maneuver through the intricate market, and reliable, inexpensive...

How to Differentiate Your B2C Brand to Improve Online Sales

How to Differentiate Your B2C Brand to Improve Online Sales

To make your B2C brand stand out and boost your online sales, it’s important to focus on what makes you different. Whether it’s your products,...

How freelancers are creating passive income opportunities by diversifying their offering

How freelancers are creating passive income opportunities by diversifying their offering

The biggest bugbear when it comes to freelancing is financial uncertainty. Unlike traditional jobs with stable paychecks, freelancers rely on projects and clients, which can...

5 ways cognitive behavioral therapy can reshape your mindset as a freelancer

5 ways cognitive behavioral therapy can reshape your mindset as a freelancer

Working as a freelancer is many things. It offers unparalleled freedom, control over your work, and the ability to work from wherever you are; but...

How freelancers can unlock the potential of XR to increase their earning potential

How freelancers can unlock the potential of XR to increase their earning potential

Technology has advanced at an alarming rate. As a species, we’ve gone from gaining the ability to light our homes with electricity, to harnessing the...