Do you ever feel like you are constantly seeking out new clients as a freelancer? Some would argue that this constantly selling your services and hunting down leads is natural for freelancers. However, constantly trying to keep up with the hustle can leave you feeling like you’re just another person stuck on the contractor hampster […]
Airline pilots have a long list of tasks before each flight, but getting to the pilot seat is a feat in its own right. Through hard work, discipline, and a systematic approach, American aviation continually sets records for flight safety. Much of this success rests on the shoulder of the pilots who gracefully navigate massive […]
Freelancers wear many hats. We’re salespeople, bookkeepers, and consultants all rolled into one. We also juggle multiple freelance projects at any given time to keep the income flowing. Managing administrative duties while serving clients can be a logistical nightmare if you’re not organized. I had a rude awakening recently because I didn’t have the appropriate […]
Freelancers have a plethora of options to keep track of income throughout the month, but if you took a poll of freelancers you would probably find many don’t know the state of their finances. While it is common, operating without knowledge of your financial situation is a big risk and puts you on track for […]
Running a freelance business isn’t always as easy as it seems from the outside. I know. I’ve been running a freelance business for more than 13 years, and it’s not always easy to make sure I’ve got money coming in. But there are some things I’ve found that can help me improve my business. Here […]
In the freelancing world, sometimes it can be easy to focus on the negative. We spend our time trying to run away from bad clients rather than focusing on attracting the great ones. The good news is, there are many great clients out there that I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the past […]
Freelancing full-time is something many people hope to do. I enjoy freelancing and love the flexibility that it gives me now that I work for myself. But to be successful, there are a few critical details that you need to consider first before taking the plunge. Doing quite a bit of preparation beforehand will make the […]
The internet is a wonderful tool to find out all kinds of information. Almost any topic imaginable can be looked up and researched. But that doesn’t mean everything on the internet is true. There’s lots of bad advice out there. There’s bad information on topics from raising kids to home improvement and everything in between. […]
There are more than 233,300 industrial robots in the United States, and that number could quadruple by 2025. By 2033, nearly half of all jobs in the U.S. will be at risk of automation by industrial robots, one of which can do the work of more than five people. And the threat isn’t contained to […]
It’s been said that we spend the majority of our time not with family, but with coworkers. Out of 168 hours in a week, over half of them are spent between sleeping and working (assuming a 40 hour work week and 8 hours of sleep each night). The time that is left, 72 hours, is […]