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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.
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[Q&A] Freelance Marketing Plan Help?
Preston & ClayAs freelancers, nailing down your marketing is crucial for attracting clients and growing your business. But where do you start? And how detailed does your...
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Running a Business
Jessica PerkinsRunning a business is about a lot more than profit margins and market dominance. Client communication skills, social media savvy, and staying up to date...
The hidden deadly cost of saying “yes” to a new client
Ian VadasIn order to really grow your freelance business, you should take on FEWER clients. It seems counter-intuitive at first. Fewer clients = more revenue and...
5 Ways to Upsell Your Freelance Services & Boost Profit
Preston LeeUpselling your freelance services to clients you’ve already closed can be a great way to boost your profit without having to find new clients. So...
How to Scale a Freelance Business (the Right Way)
Alexa LemzyOne thing is clear: the future is freelance. By 2027, freelancers are expected to become the majority workforce in the U.S. This makes the present...
[Q&A] Best Tools to Grow from Freelancer to Agency?
Preston & ClayOn your journey from freelancer to agency-owner, your business tools and software inevitably need to evolve too. But with so many options out there, how...
6 Tips for Acing Virtual Interviews in the Age of Remote Work
Karen BradfordAs a freelancer, finding new work is an ongoing process. Even if you have the best portfolio, excellent reviews, and great experience, you’ll often find...
Is a VA a Good First Hire?
Preston & ClayWhen growing, many founders default to hiring a VA (virtual assistant) before anyone else in order to offload administrative tasks. But in this episode, we...
5 Stages of Growth for a Long-Lasting Freelance Career
Kruti ShahIf being your own boss sounds appealing to you, then choosing freelancing as your career might be the best solution. Did you know there are...
What is ‘Contract to Hire’? Everything You Should Know
Preston Lee‘Contract to Hire’ is a common term you may hear as you search for part-time, full-time or freelance employment. But if you don’t quite understand...
How These 16 Pro Freelancers Keep Their Pipeline Filled
Preston LeeFor anyone who depends on clients to keep their business going, the feast-famine struggle is all too real. This classic (almost cliché) problem facing freelancers...
Do Lead Magnets Work?
Preston & ClayDo lead magnets really work? Like, can you actually get new clients by giving away something for free first? Or are they a waste of...