Oct 14, 2020 | Freelancing
When it comes to building your freelance career, you have two options: Take control or be controlled. Taking control means you’re in the driver’s seat. You choose what to work on, who you work with, and when you work (i.e. the goal). Being controlled...
Oct 8, 2020 | Freelancing
While freelancing is by no means a new concept, its current form is somewhat fresh in the overall history of the world. *Fun fact – did you know the term freelancer originates from medieval mercenaries? This ‘newness’ means we’re all still...
Aug 19, 2020 | Freelancing
Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned vet, the number one driver to your freelance success is your network. You collaborate with your network. You refer work to each other. And you keep each other sane. But it’s not as simple as connecting with a...
May 28, 2020 | Freelancing
Dear Freelancers, How we work is changing (duh). We all know your way of working is becoming the norm. Yesterday everyone thought you were a blogger; today you’re the ‘future’ of work. But what most freelancers don’t see is that there’s a deeper change beneath the...
May 23, 2020 | Freelancing
It must be tough being a freelancer. No company holiday party. No vacation. No benefits. Who in their right mind would choose this? If this is your thought on freelance, your pretty spot on, and definitely not alone. Freelancing is tough. It’s not a “4 hour work...
May 23, 2020 | Freelancing
Covid amplifies existing trends that accelerate the already growing freelance economy. We all know the freelance economy isn’t a fad – if you want to be wow-ed by stats pre-pandemic, here’s a sample from Upwork’s 2019 Freelancing in America Study: “Freelancing...
