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 […]
This Mindset Shift Will Double Your Freelance Income
You know I don’t make promises like this lightly, so believe me when I say: Making this one change in your mindset will double your income. It’s a subtle shift, so stay with me while I explain how implementing it will make such a huge difference. So what is this subtle shift? It’s conducting your […]
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 […]
6 Traits of a Successful Freelancer
Wouldn’t it be great to have a crystal ball when considering changing or choosing a career? It would give us so much more confidence about whether we’ll be successful! Well, at Fired Up Freelance, we don’t have a crystal ball for you, but we have found some common traits that will help you figure out […]
Freelance Job Security is in Your Hands
Most of the time when I talk with friends who have lost their jobs, they reveal they were laid off because of downsizing or restructuring. One friend kept saying to me, “I was so loyal to the company! I can’t believe they did this to me.” However, when someone gets laid off, it’s not personal. […]
What Are Your Best Practices for Freelance Success?
Millions of “gurus” can give you millions of pieces of advice about the “right” and “wrong” times to wake up, organize your day, and check tasks off your to-do list. But none of that matters unless those pieces of advice are right for you. As it turns out, you already know your best practices for […]
