So, you’re in the business of starting a business. You’re looking for the freedom and flexibility that comes with only answering to yourself. You’re planning to take life by the reins and your industry by storm. In other words, you want to get your own freelance business going. Starting a…
Finding and working with freelancers can seem like a rollercoaster ride. It’s often a game of email tag, trying to find the perfect person with the right experience and rates for your business. And now, the market has finally realized what great freelancers (and editors) knew all along: Freelancers may…
When I was a young teenager, I used to write songs with my best friend. We knew that one day we’d be famous songwriters (because, of course we would), and we didn’t want to fight about who owned the songs when we were famous. So, at 13 years old, my…
When I scroll through Facebook and Instagram, I often see ads from people who are freelance writers, promoting the “working from anywhere” lifestyle. The ad copy typically goes something like this — “Would you like to be able to work on your own schedule, from anywhere in the world? That’s…
Let’s say you’re hiring a freelancer or two to help improve the marketing effort of a campaign. You’ve identified the project they’ll be working on, about how many hours it should take, and the context they’ll need to be successful — but you still haven’t decided on the hourly rate.…
Freelancing is an attractive way of life. The independence, autonomy, flexibility, and unlimited financial potential are all incredibly inviting, especially for employees who are tired of their mundane work environment. But, there’s still some mystery surrounding the enigmatic career choice. As a freelancer, how do you make money? Where do…