Do you ever dream of working remotely—from anywhere you want? There are many perks: No traffic on your way to work. Being able to live wherever in the world you want. A flexible schedule leading to better work-life balance. When I first started freelancing 15+ years ago, it was quite a bit easier to find […]
How to Fire a Freelance Client
One piece of good news about freelancing is that most of your clients will be stellar. The bad news is that, every once in a while, you’ll end up working with a client who… isn’t. They might take up too much time, sap your creative juices, or just makes you miserable. If you end up […]
Stay Focused as a Freelancer: The 5 Second Rule
Wouldn’t it be great to have a superhuman ability to sit down and crank out amazing work on command? Unfortunately that’s not my gift. Just like anyone else, I also find it difficult to stay focused as a freelancer. So if you procrastinate or avoid doing your work now and again, maybe it will help […]
Find Great Freelance Job Listings
Finding businesses you want to work with and pitching them is a great way to control your business and your income. But there’s another side to the equation, which can be a great way to complement your pitching game. There are a few places you can go to look for freelance job listings, beef up […]
Is it Possible to Freelance Part-Time?
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? […]
