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What’s a Rush Fee? And How to Calculate it
Many freelancers, agencies, or service providers utilize a rush fee in order to avoid last-minute panicked requests from clients. If you run a service business (like a freelancer or a contractor), eve...
Lili Bank Review: Good Business Banking Option in 2024?
Since its launch in 2018, Lili Bank has offered innovative banking solutions to small business owners and freelancers. For starters, Lili offers a business checking account and Visa debit card that ar...
26 Best Books on Freelancing [2023 Reading List]
There are lots of books about freelancing you can read along your journey as a freelancer. But the best books on freelancing are going to be the ones that actually help you take action and grow your f...
What Your Freelance Rates Really Say About You
When you’re running your own freelancing business, your image is critical. That’s because you most likely don’t have millions to spend on marketing, so your branding and image have to do a lot o...
How to optimize your portfolio for massive client conversions
After working closely with freelancers (and freelancing myself) for over a decade, there’s one thing nearly all of us freelancers agree on: You’ve really got to rock your portfolio. It’s a no-br...
109 Side Jobs for Teachers Who Need Extra Money
Being a teacher is one of the noblest professions you can aspire to. Unfortunately, society and governments have not rewarded teachers financially for their devotion to expanding young minds. As a tea...
21 Binge-Worthy Small Business Blogs to Read in 2024
Small business blogs have been a pillar in my entrepreneurial journey. See, I have a confession: I’m not a big reader. My wife can sit down and read a good book for hours on end. Me? I’m distracte...
Why Some Freelancers Get RICH While Others Don’t
At first, freelancing can seem so attractive. You watch other freelancers start doing client work on the side. Then they quit their day job to do it full-time. Before you know it, these freelancers ar...
13 Differences Between a Solopreneur and Entrepreneur
For a long time, I considered myself to be a solopreneur. And if you’re like me, the only time your job title actually matters is when someone inevitably asks: “so, what do you do for work?” Whi...
I Quit My Job … Now What Should I Do?
I’ve been there. And you have too. Having such a terrible day at work you’re ready to just quit your job and move on with life. But lots of people who quit their job find themselves asking: now wh...
9 Ways I’ve Used ChatGPT to Make Money in 2024
If you want to use ChatGPT to make money, you’ve got to get creative. That’s because the language model that’s been the “talk of the town” since late 2022 is powerful, but not “all powerfu...
Should I Take a 1099 Job? + Quiz
Whether you find yourself suddenly unemployed or just considering a career change, the question “Should I take a 1099 job?” can be a tricky one. I still remember taking my eight-year side-hustle f...
Invoice Home Review: Why (or Why Not) to Use It in 2023
Invoice Home is a freelance invoice tool that helps you create invoices using over 100 templates and get paid as a freelancer. In this Invoice Home review, I’ll explore the overall ease-of-use, desi...
Hello Bonsai Review: Still Good for Freelancers in 2023?
Hello Bonsai bills itself as an all-in-one freelancing solution for the world’s best creative freelancers (actually, their name is simply Bonsai, but their website is HelloBonsai.com). But with ...
The 7 Best Client Management Software (CMS) in May 2024
You need client management software no matter what size your business is. That’s because, from small to large companies, your business will rise or fall based on the relationship with your clien...
FreshBooks vs QuickBooks: Which is Better in 2023?
If you’re having trouble deciding on FreshBooks vs QuickBooks, this in-depth guide is for you. We’ll explore the pricing, features, and other factors you’ll want to consider when deb...
Freelance Statistics Show Freelancers are Happier & Wealthier
Freelance statistics have shown a dramatic shift following the global shakeup caused by Covid-19. There are a few reasons for this sudden shift—most of which you’ll understand as you dive into the...
8 Client Communication Skills to Grow Your Business Fast
Client communication is one of the most important ways to grow your service-based business. That’s because good client communication leads to happier clients. And happier clients means more referral...
Clientjoy Review: A Good Choice for Freelancers in 2023?
Clientjoy bills itself as a sales CRM for freelancers and agencies. But with so many CRM options for freelancers, you might find yourself asking: which one is the best for me and how do I pick the bes...
How to Find Your Freelance Niche (5 Questions to Ask Yourself)
Finding your freelance niche can be an important step in growing your freelance business. There’s a reason the phrase “The Riches are in the Niches” has become almost cliché when it comes to mo...
8 Client Communication Skills to Grow Your Business Fast
Client communication is one of the most important ways to grow your service-based business. That’s because good client communication leads to happier clients. And happier clients means more referral...
9 Steps to Go from Freelancer to Agency (Based on Experience)
To go from freelancer to agency is a big step. Along with the change come lots of new and exciting challenges as well as a huge potential for revenue increase. But money’s not the only reason to go ...
Client Video Calls: How to Decline the Worst & Enjoy the Rest
In a world where more people are working from home than ever, avoiding video calls with clients who want to “hop on a quick Zoom” is getting harder and harder. Not only that, but if you work with ...
Freelancer Invoicing 101: How to Create an Invoice & Get Paid
Running my own small business, I work with freelancers and contractors all the time. And I’m constantly shocked at how many new freelancers don’t understand freelancer invoicing basics, like how t...