Since the appearance of COVID-19, we have seen wave after wave of workers abandoning their 9-5 jobs. At first, many people were leaving the workforce due to childcare issues or…
With 28% of Americans doing freelance work full-time, there's no denying that the gig economy has taken hold in the United States and around the world. A big part of…
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It sounds like a dream: skipping the rush hour road rage, the micromanaging boss and those 8 hours at a fluorescent-lit cubicle. But it's a dream come true for those…
Losing weight, hitting the gym, cutting down on the booze. These are all admirable resolutions to make before the ball drops on New Year’s. But maybe you also really, truly…
In the world of the gainfully self-employed, the freelancer (or independent contractor) is a lone wolf. It's especially important for freelance writers (or photographers, web designers etc.) to write a…
Here's a hard question: What is your time really worth? When you're a freelancer, it can be really hard to tell. As a full-time employee, your salary also takes into…
If you're a business owner, consultant, or freelancer, you've undoubtedly been through the struggle of trying to grow your business without breaking the bank. In fact, chances are, the desire…
As an entrepreneur, knowing how to land clients is everything, no matter your industry. But once you're past the newbie phase and feel ready to move on to the next…
When my friends at CreativeLive asked me to write about how to start a new writing habit, I said, “Are you sure? I’m kind of, like, the un-habits guy.” Don’t…
