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 […]
Two simple sentences can cause business owners a lot of anxiety: “Your rates are higher than this other person I know.” “You charge too much.” At the beginning of my career, I would always get cold sweats before naming a price. I was always scared of what the prospect would say. Interestingly enough, I agonized […]
The summer is one of the most challenging times to freelance. Having to juggle multiple projects is part of our job description. Juggling various projects with clients who are off on summer vacation or less responsive can be pretty tough. Then there are vacations that you want to take, and you have to make sure […]
From time to time, we run into people who want to “pick your brain” but don’t want to pay. Disclaimer: This is different from brainstorming chats with friends and business buddies who you already have a relationship with. In my opinion, this is valuable masterminding, and I enjoy it. I’m talking about prospects or sometimes […]
This year has been a breakout year for business. June was the first month that I invoiced clients for close to five figures worth of work. Billing for this much in one month feels like a landmark in my career because it’s been a long time coming. The exciting part about the business growth is […]