Both financial and lifestyle gurus talk a lot about “side hustles.” It’s actually quite a popular buzzword. But, what is a side hustle? And is it the same as choosing to freelance part-time? Basically, a side hustle is a small business (or a sole proprietorship) that helps you bring in extra money in your free […]
Is Freelancing Hard to Get Into?
When I first started my freelance career nearly 20 years ago, many people were incredulous. I was inundated with cautionary tales from well-meaning friends and family. Even today, when I tell new acquaintances at a party that I’m a freelancer, their initial response is typically along the lines of, “Wow, how do you do that? […]
How to Schedule Your Day as a Freelancer
Every Thursday at 9:00 a.m., I sit down to write a blog post. Unless there’s an emergency or I’m taking vacation (in which case I work ahead), I’ve scheduled this task at this particular time every week. You may be thinking: “Wait! Where does a strict schedule fit into the freedom of freelancing?” Maybe you […]
How to Become a Successful Freelancer
Freelancing is all about being free to do whatever you want, right? Well… sort of. Here’s how to become a successful freelancer. As freelancers, we need to be the ones to tell ourselves what to do. Without a plan and structure—without an effective system—there’s no way to have sustained success in your freelance career. If […]
4 Terrible Tips New Freelancers Hear All the Time
People everywhere are more than happy to tell you the “right” way to freelance. But how much of this advice is based on fact versus regurgitating what the “gurus” are saying? Just because people are loud, it doesn’t mean they know what they’re talking about. And even if a tip is common, it might still […]
5 Freelancing Myths & the Truths Behind Them
We’ve all heard stories from others about the dangers—and delights—of freelancing. But let’s face facts: plenty of those stories are pure fiction. As someone who has freelanced for more than a dozen years, I want to expose the myths and reveal the deeper truths. Myth 1: Work is hard to come by. “You’ll never find […]
