Finding any old client can be challenging. Finding high-quality clients—meaning they pay on time, respect the boundaries you set, and are genuinely great to work with—is a whole other ball game. But ...
How to Deal With Clients Who Pay Late [Plus Email Templates]
There’s no other way to put it: Not getting paid on time is one of the common downsides of freelancing. We have bills to pay! And retirement funds to, well, fund. Unfortunately, the late invoice ...
How to [Actually] Go on Vacation as a Freelancer Without Any Guilt
Let's talk about vacation! It's one of the double-edged swords of freelancing. On the one hand, you have the freedom to go on vacation whenever you want and for however long you wish. And on ...
5 Ways to Create an Ultra Productive Home Office
A home office should be a coveted place—a place where good ideas blossom into great projects for your clients and yourself. It should be a place where you can grow your business and create the life ...
How and Why You Need to Set Boundaries With Your Clients [Plus Templates & Tools]
Client horror stories circulate through the freelancing world, ranging from tamer tales to straight up diabolical deeds. You hear things like, “They kept asking me for more, more, more, and it was ...
5 Ways to Practice Self-Care as a Freelancer (And Why You Should)
If you’re reading this, you’re likely experiencing symptoms of burnout. You know, the usual suspects—trouble sleeping, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, etc. Sound familiar? Burnout is ...
7 Money Mistakes New Freelancers Make
There are tons of money mistakes freelancers regularly make, especially at the beginning of their career. In this article, we’re going to discuss a few of the most common mistakes and how you can ...
How to Multiply Your Time:
Five Effective Ways to
Get More Done
As a business owner you're no doubt in touch with the struggle to find time to get it all done. But what we often mistake for lack of time is really a lack of focus. It's tough to admit, but often ...
25 Tools for Freelancers that Save You Time and Keep You Organized
As a company of one, leveraging technology tools is a no-brainer for staying on top of your business. Smart tools can help you get more organized, multiply your time and avoid worrying too much about ...
The Power of Guest Blogging:
How to Write for Popular Blogs and Score High-Value Clients
Sponsor: This article is brought to you by Jon Morrow's Guest Blogging course -- the insider process to succeeding with guest posting. If you can create engaging content, you can build a thriving ...
Personal Kanban:
A Tactile To-Do List to Make You a Project Management Pro
Managing your projects effectively (and efficiently) as a freelancer is incredibly important. There's no denying that how much you can get done directly affects how much you can earn. When you’re a ...
How to Skyrocket Your Facebook Ad Results with a Smart Testing Strategy
It’s amazing how many people give up on Facebook ads because of sucky first-round results and an unwillingness to test. In fact, every advertiser I’ve spoken to has admitted to turning off at least ...