By Samar Marwan January 18, 2023 Approximately 58 million Americans have opted for temporary, contract, freelance, or gig work over full-time employment, according to McKinsey’s American Opportunity Survey. Around 36% of employed people identify as independent workers, including those who engage in independent work outside of their full-time positions. On Wednesday, freelance marketplace platform … Continue reading These are the top skills you need as a freelancer in 2023
Emmanuel Soroba June 3, 2021 Source: Shutterstock Social proof is the idea that humans subconsciously copy each other. It is ingrained deep in our DNA. We are so reliant on it because it makes it easier to make decisions all while looking fashionable and in line with society’s standards. We’ll often take interest in similar … Continue reading Why Social Proof Can Determine Your Success as a Freelancer
Stefan Palios February 11, 2021 Bad clients are expensive. It’s weird to think about, since the whole point of a client is that they pay you, not the other way around. But a bad client actually costs you money. This article is about how to avoid those – and how to spot a bad client … Continue reading How to Spot a Bad Client as a Freelancer: 8 Red Flags to Watch For
Daniel Rosehill November 23, 2020 geralt / Pixabay Finding time to market oneself as a freelancer can be difficult at the best of times, although few would argue that it’s an essential part of the job. Unlike those working in-house, freelancers have to do it all themselves?—?all of the time. There’s no marketing team to … Continue reading The Key Time to Market Yourself as a Freelancer — And Why
Choncé Maddox — May 20, 2020 The feast or famine aspect of freelancing doesn’t sit well with most people. Sometimes it can seem like a ton of work is coming in. Other times, it can be stressful as you struggle to just break even for the month. Getting consistent gigs as a freelancer can seem … Continue reading How to Land Consistent Gigs as a Freelancer
Max Palmer — April 16, 2020 If you don’t get paid on time for the work that you do, you’re putting your freelance business is in jeopardy. That’s why you should be familiar with the following invoicing terms every freelancer must know. You’re going to need them to ensure that you get paid on-time – … Continue reading 15 Invoicing Terms Every Freelancer Must Know
Eric Rosenberg — April 3, 2020 Working as a freelancer is not for everyone. Ask someone who went from freelance self-employment back to a full-time job about some of the pitfalls of freelancing. You may be entertained, but you are sure to get a ton of different answers. The real traits of a successful freelancer … Continue reading 5 Traits of a Successful Freelancer
Kevin Payne — February 7, 2020 Freelancing is rapidly gaining more traction – in fact, by 2027, over 50% of the entire US workforce is projected to engage in freelancing, whether part-time or full-time. And if you’re reading this now, you might either be a freelancer yourself or are trying to break into the gig … Continue reading 7 Ways to Market Yourself as a Freelancer Like a Pro
McLean Mills — January 26, 2020 katielwhite91 / Pixabay Augmenting your team with a knowledgeable freelancer can be a game-changing move for your business, but only under one condition: you make the right hire. The reality is, diving into the freelance landscape can be a real hit or miss. If you aren’t doing your due … Continue reading 7 Early Warning Signs That Scream ‘Don’t Hire This Freelancer’
Choncé Maddox — January 17, 2020 Some people use the term ‘freelancer’ and ‘business owner’ interchangeably, and I totally understand why. While one is not better than the other, freelancers tend to be entrepreneurial have freedoms like setting their own rates, choosing clients, and deciding on when to work. However, freelancers often tend to spend … Continue reading How to Scale From Freelancer to Business Owner
