Everywhere you look, there seems to be a different piece of advice on how to price your services as a freelancer. Some recommend charging by the hour, others live and die by project fees. But what ...
iThemes WordPress Hosting: The Unemployable Review
As many of you know, a big part of my business between 2008 to 2018 revolved around WordPress. My company had the world’s most popular design framework with Genesis, plus plugins and a range of ...
4 Ways Freelancers Can Leverage Content Marketing to Find Quality Clients
It’s competitive out there, that’s for sure. A study from Upwork and Freelancers Union found that (and in true Unemployable fashion) 51% of all freelancers say no amount of money would get them to ...
What High-Quality Clients Look Like (and How to Find Them)
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 ...