As a freelancer, you’re reliant upon your own creativity to keep business coming in. It’s tempting to rely on tried and true methods, even if they sometimes keep your business…
Pop quiz: What was the last thing you looked at online? Chances are, whether it was an article about productivity on Buffer or a decidedly unproductive cat GIF on an…
There's a saying that exists in every culture: “If you lie down with dogs, you will stand up with fleas.” And it exists in every culture because it's true. The…
Wouldn't it be nice to make twice as much income as a freelancer? I mean, without having to work twice as many hours; I'm sure I don't speak for just…
No matter how good your story may be, getting it into the spotlight is a challenge. It helps if you have a way with words, and you're able to craft…
Competing for jobs as a freelancer sucks. Whether you’re a writer, graphic designer, or an accountant, it can be a pretty cutthroat process if you're not a notable name in your…
A version of this piece originally appeared on ryrob.com. What's the one thing most highly paid freelancers have in common? A powerful personal brand, and the online proof (reputation) to back…
It doesn’t matter whether you actually write for a living or not. Sometimes the pipes freeze, the lights turn off—or whatever your preferred euphemism for writer’s block is. Because life…
Sometimes the only thing standing between a newbie freelancer and success is the mistaken belief that it takes a lot of investment capital to get started. Most of the time,…
It isn't easy venturing into the unknown world of freelancing. But the truth is, some of the top skills for freelancers are easy to learn for free. Thanks to free…