Vernessa TaylorMay 27, 2015 I’m a huge fan of online invoicing and billing software for small businesses and freelancers. There are a few I use on a regular basis (you can see my personal favorites below). For the advanced features section, I took trials of Free Agent, Due.com, and The Invoice Machine — all worthwhile … Continue reading Freelancers: How Do You Get What’s Due to You? (Hint: Invoice for it!)
Daniel HristovMay 8, 2015 Over the past several years, the number of freelance contractors all over the world grew by millions and design professionals enjoy the widest customer base among all. With millions spent on freelance platforms across the globe, for both design professionals and business owners crafting good contract is becoming essential. Since successful … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to the Perfect Freelance Design Contract
Jessica OmanApril 21, 2015 Right now, you’re staring out the office window thinking about what it would be like if you ran the place. Or, you’re spending every boring moment of your work day searching for resources on how to get rich quick and stick it to the man. Maybe you’re struggling to build your … Continue reading Make a Great Career Move: Quit Your Job
Daniel GreenApril 6, 2015 Meet Alice. A freelancer for over a decade now, she still struggles while answering the one question many multi-talented freelancers dread. “What do you do?” “I am a freelancer,” and stopping there seems insufficient. Freelancing itself is not a job but rather a style of working. It is usually followed by … Continue reading Freelancer Tips: How To Be A Multi-talented Freelancer
Alan KatzmanApril 1, 2015 “Landing a freelance assignment may be more valuable than landing an internship.” Graduation season is right around the corner and for many of this year’s estimated 1.7 million graduating college students, the job market has never been more complex. Like inventory levels, businesses have always had fluctuating needs for workers. Whether seasonal … Continue reading The Gig Economy: A Primer for College Students
Jennifer WebsterMarch 31, 2015 Working as freelancer is an amazing opportunity, however finding clients is not always easy. Are you using your social media channels in the most effective ways possible to draw more clients? Even if you think you are, perhaps there are some areas that need improvement. Here are some strategic tips for … Continue reading How Freelancers Should Use Social Media
Hal SheltonMarch 26, 2015 It’s easy to think of accounting or recordkeeping as a “necessary evil,” created and maintained to satisfy government reporting — primarily taxes. But the fact is that beyond being something you’re required to be doing under the law, accounting and recordkeeping systems are created for you to make informed customer, marketing, … Continue reading Should I Hire An Accountant For My Small Business?
Danny InyMarch 18, 2015 You’re in a bind. An unexpected expense has hit you like a ton of bricks, and you’re scrambling to find the money to make it to your next paycheck. You’ve already tried your regular go-tos, and they just aren’t going to cut it. The odd jobs that you can do, extra … Continue reading Turn Your Skills into Cash: How to Create and Sell a Short Course
Richard Whitman, (March 18, 2015) So an SEO firm puts out a press release about how it’s going full-service and in an effort to differentiate, it reads: “One difference between Sticky Web’s solutions and those available from other digital marketing agencies is the organization’s willingness to work with clients to understand each step of the … Continue reading No, Seriously! This Agency Really Is Different From Every Other Agency!
Arik HansonMarch 17, 2015 If you want to get under a consultant’s skin, call them a FREELANCER. It’s been an ongoing conversation in the solo world for years. What do we call ourselves? Some people call themselves a “solo PR pro.” Some people call themselves a “freelancer.” And some people call themselves a consultant (or, … Continue reading Don’t Call Me a Freelancer
