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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.

9 Graphic Design Marketing Ideas You Should Be Trying

9 Graphic Design Marketing Ideas You Should Be Trying

It’s an exciting time to be a graphic designer. There are various careers you can pursue. However, without a clear set of graphic design marketing...

Why AI for Customer Service Is a Must for Digital Transformation

Why AI for Customer Service Is a Must for Digital Transformation

Every business is racing to work smarter, move faster, and stay ahead of the curve. That’s the heart of digital transformation—not just slapping new tech...

Is the Digital Nomad Lifestyle Worth It in 2025?

Is the Digital Nomad Lifestyle Worth It in 2025?

You’ve probably seen the photos — someone working on a laptop from a beach in Bali, sipping coffee in a Lisbon café, or living the...

How to Build a Portable Home Office for Digital Nomads

How to Build a Portable Home Office for Digital Nomads

A portable home office allows digital nomads to work efficiently from anywhere, whether in New York’s cafes or a quiet beachside retreat. A stable, lightweight...

How to Deliver More with Less in Freelance Design

How to Deliver More with Less in Freelance Design

With no department or firm to have their back, freelance designers often find themselves in situations where they’re expected to deliver stellar results in little...

How AI and Automation Can Improve Worker Productivity

How AI and Automation Can Improve Worker Productivity

Both Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are currently rapidly transforming the way we live and work. These new emerging technologies impact various sectors by increasing...

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...