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 […]
Freelancing in a Recession: Why It’s a Huge Opportunity
There’s some debate over whether we’re currently in a recession. Economists in the US say as of 2021 we’re “technically” out of a recession. But the impact of 2020 is far from over (and in places like Australia, economists are saying the recession will be “long and lingering.”) Here’s the thing: freelancing in a recession […]
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 […]
Making Money as a Freelancer: How Long Will It Take?
Taking the leap into freelancing—whether full-time or as a side hustle—brings up a lot of questions. And one of the most common questions is “How long does it take to start making money as a freelancer?” We get it. It takes so much hard work to start something new. You want to know for certain […]
Stand out from Freelance Competition with Your USP
We are all trying to sell something as freelancers. One of the hardest things for us to sell is ourselves—but it’s also the most important in order to stand out from freelance competition. Whether you are in an interview, asking for a raise, or networking for your business, it’s important to communicate what uniquely sets […]
5 Steps to Sending the Best Freelance Pitches
If you hang around here for any length of time, you’ll notice that we talk about pitching a lot. And that’s because pitching is the only way to truly be in control of your business and your income. “Easier” ways to land clients (like Upwork and Freelancer, to name just two job bidding sites) are […]