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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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How to Manage Freelancers Effectively as a Team

How to Manage Freelancers Effectively as a Team

A recent report published by the Freelancers Union with Upwork reveals that over 35% of the U.S. workforce operates as freelancers. This number is also...

What Does a Work For Hire Agreement Mean?

What Does a Work For Hire Agreement Mean?

One of the most sought-after and rapidly growing industries in today’s world is the creative space. Due to the fast-paced nature of our information-rich society,...

Freelance Business Email Tips & Templates for Winning Jobs

Freelance Business Email Tips & Templates for Winning Jobs

When you are just starting out in the freelance world, you have to justify every expense to yourself, because you likely aren’t making a ton...

8 Client Communication Skills to Grow Your Business Fast

8 Client Communication Skills to Grow Your Business Fast

Client communication is one of the most important ways to grow your service-based business. That’s because good client communication leads to happier clients. And happier...

10 Gorgeous Graphic Design Business Cards You Have to See

10 Gorgeous Graphic Design Business Cards You Have to See

Business cards are kind of bland, but aren’t they supposed to be that way? Even Graphic design business cards? I mean, what is a business...

5 Best Ways to Avoid Freelance Burnout Before It’s Too Late

5 Best Ways to Avoid Freelance Burnout Before It’s Too Late

If you’re a freelancer or professional whose interest was piqued by this article, you most likely have experienced freelance burnout. You probably already know what...

7 Steps to Going Full Time Freelance (+ Questions to Ask Yourself First)

7 Steps to Going Full Time Freelance (+ Questions to Ask Yourself First)

Are you considering becoming one of the almost 60 million freelancers in the US? Do you feel ready to quit your job and turn what...

How to Become a Successful Freelance Video Editor in 2023

How to Become a Successful Freelance Video Editor in 2023

You’ve heard the phrase, “content is king.” But in 2023, just any content won’t get the job done. According to a survey conducted by Social...

8 Freelance SEO Tips for Accelerating Your Career in SEO

8 Freelance SEO Tips for Accelerating Your Career in SEO

As the world tries to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the freelance SEO industry seems to be flourishing. The growth is mainly due to companies...

Master Your Graphic Design Elevator Pitch with These Tips & Examples

Master Your Graphic Design Elevator Pitch with These Tips & Examples

It is so important to be prepared with a graphic design elevator pitch because being a freelance graphic designer is about more than just making...

Preventing Common Mistakes When Hiring a Website Designer

Preventing Common Mistakes When Hiring a Website Designer

Hiring a website designer can be stressful. There are many considerations to make, such as the designer’s price, design style, and experience level. We will...

7 Types of Difficult Clients & How to Avoid Them

7 Types of Difficult Clients & How to Avoid Them

Difficult clients — we have ALL been there. Am I right? You land that elusive contract, start planning how you will spend the money, and...