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People start freelancing for all kinds of reasons using different methods to get clients. Some use referrals, some scour freelance job sites. There are definitely...
Figuring out how to get jobs on Upwork can be a great way to start a freelance career—which can be both exciting and worrying at...
Sites like Upwork can be a quick way to find new clients and get freelance jobs. I used to be skeptical of Upwork thinking only...
Intuit has been the name in small business accounting for decades, but now, many companies are looking for a QuickBooks alternative. While QuickBooks may still...
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...
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...
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:
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...