Kara Perez — March 20, 2019 — March 20, 2019 People who want to become freelancers are often blinded by the major perks of the gig; working for yourself, working from home, wearing whatever you want, and eating lunch in front of your tv. But there is much more to being a legitimate freelancer, and … Continue reading The Hidden Costs of Freelancing
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Kickstarting Your Side Hustle with Cold Emails
Nico Prins — January 31, 2019 Follow @nhdprins — January 31, 2019 We all know that an ever growing number of people are taking up side hustles. The reasons why are a question for another day. What matters is that people who have previously only worked traditional jobs are now effectively running miniature businesses in … Continue reading Kickstarting Your Side Hustle with Cold Emails
How Long Should You Side Hustle For?
Choncé Maddox — January 29, 2019 — January 29, 2019 sabinevanerp / Pixabay Side hustling is a great way to make extra money. The more successful your side hustle is, the more motivated you are to continue, right? Not exactly. There are many other factors that contribute to the longevity of your side hustle. Here’s … Continue reading How Long Should You Side Hustle For?
3 Tips for Creating a Freelance Portfolio That Wins You Clients
Jared Atchison — January 24, 2019 — January 24, 2019 Whether you’re a writer, developer, designer, or other working in freelancing, it’s imperative to have a portfolio that shines. It’s the tool you use to convince clients that you’re worth their time, money, and business. It allows you to continue scoring jobs by wowing clients … Continue reading 3 Tips for Creating a Freelance Portfolio That Wins You Clients
Do You Really Have Time on Your Calendar for a Side Hustle?
Sarah Sharkey — January 23, 2019 — January 23, 2019 JESHOOTS-com / Pixabay Everyone is talking about side hustles. It seems like everyone (and their mother) has a side hustle. You might wonder, “how in the world do people have time for side hustles in their Calendar?” You may also ask yourself, “Do you really … Continue reading Do You Really Have Time on Your Calendar for a Side Hustle?
How to Survive Your First Month of Self-Employment
Taylor Gordon — January 17, 2019 — January 17, 2019 stux / Pixabay You may be side hustling for a while thinking you have everything under control, but taking your hustle full-time is a different ballgame. You’re the captain of the ship. Self-employment can be a lot of pressure since the primary source of income … Continue reading How to Survive Your First Month of Self-Employment
Should Freelancers Incorporate in 2019?
Meredith Higgins Karter — January 16, 2019 — January 16, 2019 lukasbieri / Pixabay As the economy changes rapidly, an increasing number of Americans are leaving behind the security of traditional employment and turning to freelance. The number of freelance workers in the United States economy increased by 3.7 million to 56.7 million in the … Continue reading Should Freelancers Incorporate in 2019?
The Price of Freedom is All Your Freedom
Annie Jones — January 14, 2019 Follow @rockcandymedia — January 14, 2019 Most people have an image of what the perfect job looks like, I think it’s safe to say. Everyone thinks they should be paid more, work less, not have deadlines and be able to make all the decisions about everything to bolster their … Continue reading The Price of Freedom is All Your Freedom
Looking to Kick Off Your Freelance Career in 2019? Here Are the Top 5 Tips You’ll Need!
Albert Azis Clauson — January 9, 2019 — January 9, 2019 If 2019 is the year you kick off your freelance career, these are the top five tips you’ll need to know! Stop waiting for work to come to you and go out and pitch yourself to potential clients Work isn’t going to fall into … Continue reading Looking to Kick Off Your Freelance Career in 2019? Here Are the Top 5 Tips You’ll Need!
Slim Budget? Here’s What to Spend Money On When Starting a Freelance Business
Taylor Gordon — January 4, 2019 — January 4, 2019 You’re probably aware that you have to spend money to make money. The good thing about a freelance business is you can start with a pretty bare business budget and still see results. You can build a solid foundation without spending hundreds or thousands of … Continue reading Slim Budget? Here’s What to Spend Money On When Starting a Freelance Business