We’ve heard it many times, and maybe you’ve thought it: “It’s well and good to train people to freelance, but at some point the market will be flooded. At some point there will be too many freelancers and we’ll all be working for minimum wage!” We hear you. Maybe you’ve read the testimonials on our […]
How Freelancers Manage Finances
If you hate math and all things numbers, congratulations for reading this post to begin with! Accounting is often a barrier for new business owners, and freelancers are no exception. But it’s still an important part of your new mindset as a CEO! Taking time to figure out how freelancers manage finances means setting yourself […]
Saving Money to Quit Your Job
People come to freelancing for different reasons. They might crave more flexibility. Or maybe they want a wider variety of projects to work on. Worst case, they’re in a toxic employment situation and beyond ready to move on. If that’s you, it’s super tempting to just hand in your resignation today. But what about your […]
What’s the Best Daily Schedule for Freelancers?
Freedom and flexibility are the two biggest draws for people looking into freelancing. But when it’s time to buckle down to work, we can get lost in the maze of all that time! Which begs the question: does a daily schedule for freelancers defeat the purpose of, well, freedom and flexibility? Structuring your day for […]
How to Tell Your Network You’re Freelancing
You’ve committed to your new freelance career. Congratulations! It’s an exciting venture. Whether you’ve decided to freelance full-time or part-time, your next steps are to get training, build a portfolio, and start pitching potential clients. But make sure you don’t forget to tell your network you’re freelancing! Are you intimidated by this step? Many people […]
Take a Vacation as a Freelancer (& Actually Enjoy It)
Welcome to freelancing, the job title with the word “free” in it. Now that you are your own boss, you’re the master of your own schedule! So why is it still so hard to take a vacation as a freelancer? What prevents so many freelancers from taking some well-deserved time off? You see, freelancers invest […]