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Resources for Freelancers and Solopreneurs
I remember it so clearly: I was sitting at my tiny kitchen table, staring blankly at my computer screen, wondering what the *&#@ my freelance rates were. (Home office tip: Where you eat your meals is not your workspace. But I digress…) I had been going back and forth with a potential client for a …
They say that hindsight is always 20/20 — that’s definitely the case when it comes to going freelance. If you could go back a year, several months, a few weeks, or even a handful of days ago, what would you say to yourself concerning your business? Don’t sign that client. They’ll end up being a …
Congratulations! You landed a new client. They love your proposal and want to get started right away. You dive head-first into the project and create something you’re proud of. Once it’s complete, you send the project off to the client, feeling accomplished and on top of the world. The client emails you back right away. …
As freelancers, some days it seems like we are always racing against the clock and finding ways to stretch it. How many more words can I type before my next client call? While this file is uploading, I’ll start working on my next design project. How is it already 3:30 p.m.? Where has the time …
It seems like new, innovative tools that promise to help you become a better, more efficient freelancer pop up every day. But when you’re starting, it’s hard to know what tools you actually need and what you could do without. Putting apps to the test and figuring out what works best for you is a …
One of the biggest draws of being a freelancer is the ability to work from wherever you have a strong wifi connection. Whether you choose to work from home, a cafe in Paris, a coworking space, or even the beach, working remotely — or being a digital nomad — is undoubtedly a large component of …
There are tons of excellent freelance resources out there. From blogs and courses to events and webinars, there is so much content for freelancers and solopreneurs to consume so they can grow businesses they’re proud of. And there’s no denying that newsletters take the lead in this category, too. Much like it’s relative, Snail Mail, …
Life comes at you quick. One minute you’re plugging along and then something happens that consumes you entirely. Whether it be the loss of a spouse’s job or a sudden big move, it can all cause immense change. And big changes can make it challenging to get stuff done—both personally and from a business perspective. …
Raise your hand if there’s some small part of you—even if it’s the size of a No.2 pencil eraser—that misses that back-to-school feeling. You know what I’m talking about: The anticipation of a new year, a new classroom, and of course, a few new school supplies. Though our days of recess, after-school activities, and report …
If you’re new to freelancing life, you may have come across the notion that job boards are a great place to find quality clients. I mean, it sounds great on paper: scroll through postings, apply, land the client, do the work, and get paid. Easy, right? Not quite. The reality is, trying to make a …
Any savvy traveler knows the importance of being ready for anything and everything. Your flight is delayed, and the airport wifi is lagging. Your laptop is dead, and there’s no outlet in sight. You can’t find your passport anywhere in your bag. Whether you’re visiting family for a few weeks, embarking on a four-month backpacking …