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How to Get Paid As a Freelancer in 2023 (Apps & Advice That Work)

How to Get Paid As a Freelancer in 2023 (Apps & Advice That Work)

Getting paid as a freelancer can be extremely rewarding or terribly frustrating depending on your situation. Maybe it’s because most schools never teach students how...

Hello Bonsai Review: Still Good for Freelancers in 2023?

Hello Bonsai Review: Still Good for Freelancers in 2023?

Hello Bonsai bills itself as an all-in-one freelancing solution for the world’s best creative freelancers (actually, their name is simply Bonsai, but their website is...

How to Write a Discount Offer Email + 3 Copy/Paste Templates

How to Write a Discount Offer Email + 3 Copy/Paste Templates

Giving discounts to clients or customers via email can be a great marketing strategy to spark a little energy into your business and drive sales...

Upwork vs Fiverr: Which is Best for Freelancers (2023)

Upwork vs Fiverr: Which is Best for Freelancers (2023)

The freelancing industry is booming like never before. With remote work becoming increasingly popular and businesses relying more on outsourced services, freelance marketplaces have become...

Freelance Business Plan Template + Guide

Freelance Business Plan Template + Guide

A freelance business plan is the ideal way to make quick progress as a freelancer. Sure, you already feel like you know exactly what you...

The 7 Best Accounting Software for Freelancers in 2023

The 7 Best Accounting Software for Freelancers in 2023

Getting your money organized using accounting software can take your freelance business from a hobby or side-hustle to a full-fledged business. After all, if you’re...

Leverage the best tools for freelancers

If you’re serious about growing your freelance business, you’re going to need the right tools. For starters, we’ve rounded up some of the best and favorite freelance business tools we’ve discovered over the last 10+ years below:

Top PickSolidGigs

SolidGigs

The best freelance jobs, hand-picked & delivered daily.

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Top PickMoxie (formerly Hectic)

Moxie (formerly Hectic)

$20/month gets you everything you need to thrive as a freelancer.

Try Moxie (formerly Hectic)
FreshBooks

FreshBooks

Online accounting & invoicing that saves you time and makes you look professional.

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Our team of talented experts and writers publish fresh new helpful content on the Millo blog every week. Here's our most recent stuff.

The hidden deadly cost of saying “yes” to a new client

The hidden deadly cost of saying “yes” to a new client

In order to really grow your freelance business, you should take on FEWER clients. It seems counter-intuitive at first. Fewer clients = more revenue and...

monday.com Review 2023: Pricing, Features, Pros and Cons

monday.com Review 2023: Pricing, Features, Pros and Cons

Managing projects and collaborating effectively within a team can be challenging, especially as organizations grow and tasks become more complex. To address these challenges, project...

5 Ways to Upsell Your Freelance Services & Boost Profit

5 Ways to Upsell Your Freelance Services & Boost Profit

Upselling 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...

10 Ways to Improve Cross-Cultural Collaboration

10 Ways to Improve Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Cross-cultural collaboration is a factor to consider if you’re looking for success in today’s business environment.  Business leaders and employees must engage with clients and...

How to Break Up with a Client (Plus Examples)

How to Break Up with a Client (Plus Examples)

Breaking up with a client can be a tough decision to make. But remember: everything in your business is an opportunity cost. When you say...

How to Scale a Freelance Business (the Right Way)

How to Scale a Freelance Business (the Right Way)

One 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...

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I have been subscribed to Millo for at least 6 or 7 years now... I have really appreciated all the knowledge that has been passed on.

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Listen in on weekly coaching calls with freelancers who are working to scale their business. New episodes every Thursday.

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Is Freelancing with Family a Good Plan?

As entrepreneurs, we often romanticize the idea of running a family business. Working alongside loved ones and building something meaningful together sounds incredible. But blending...

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[Q&A] Best Tools for Growth as a Freelancer?

On today’s Q&A episode, what are the best tools to use as your freelance business grows? That’s what Cesar asks us because his business is...

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Is a VA a Good First Hire?

On today’s show: Is a VA a good first hire in your company? We’re joined by call-in guest Nils, who wants to know when and...

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[Q&A] Charge by Hour or Project?

On today’s Q&A episode, if a client is willing to pay by the hour or by the project, which one should you choose? That’s part...

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Disrespectful Clients

On today’s show: What should you do when you’re not getting the kind of respect you deserve from your clients? That’s just one of many...

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[Q&A] Client-Converting Portfolio Tips

In this Q&A episode, Oliver asks us what it takes to create a portfolio that actually brings in new long-term clients. And since Clay and...