For those who are new to the field of freelancing, the first step is to acknowledge that freelance isn’t a free act. According to the latest survey conducted by the prominent freelancing platform Upwork, the number of Americans choosing to work as a freelancer has increased from 53% to 61% in the last 5 years. …
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5 Ways To Get Paid More As A Freelancer
This definitive guide on how to charge clients what you need offers some practical solutions that will lead you towards a more sustainable and ultimately more fulfilling working life. Taking your freelancing career to another dimension and bringing in a salary that pays the bills isn’t just a dream… it’s an everyday reality and one …
5 Resolutions Every Freelancer Should Make In The New Year
The new year is an opportunity for freelancers to evaluate their professional lives and create some good habits that will set them up for success. According to the Money Matters: The Freelancer’s Finance Report from Freshbooks— the #1 small business accounting software that makes billing painless — there will be upwards of 42 million Americans …
Moira Allen Teaches People How To Start Their Career As A Freelance Writer
Moira Allen has been writing professionally for over 40 years. She is the host of Writing-World.com, one of the largest websites for writers, and the author of several books on writing, including Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer and The Writer’s Guide to Queries, Pitches & Proposals. Allen lives in Maryland with her husband …
5 Ways To Improve Your Hireability As A Freelancer
When it comes to your freelance career, you’re probably itching to climb right on up that ladder. But, before you get ahead of yourself, you need to make sure you know just how you’re going to progress. In order to reach your goals and get to where you want to be, you need to have …
Fernanda Guichon’s Unexpected Pregnancy Motivated Her To Stop Dreaming And Start Doing
New Yorker, Fernanda Guichon serves as a full service PR and social media freelance professional. She will be graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a B.A. in Advertising and Marketing Communications spring of 2018. She has maintained a full working schedule while attending school part time, and has over two years of professional …
Eden Ames Tells Compelling Stories As An Indie Filmmaker
Eden Ames is a writer, director and producer doing most of her work in Chicago (for now). When she isn’t doing film stuff, she shares personal anecdotes, production knowledge, and film reviews on her blog, EdenMakesMovies.com. Read our interview with the lovely Eden below… What motivated and inspired you to start your own business? I …