5 Mistakes Freelancers Make When Trying To Get Clients

When I started freelancing, I had no idea what I was doing. I’ll be the first to admit that! I made a lot of mistakes when it came to how I was finding, pitching, and getting new clients. Even though I was a marketer, I didn’t quite know how to market my own freelance business. And now that I’ve been working with other freelancers for several...

May 2020

Why You Should Be Using Retainers In Your Freelance Business

Apr 2020

3 Great Tax Resources For Freelancers

Tax time. Ugh. Whether you’re fully self-employed or have only earned a few hundred dollars from freelancing, you are expected to claim that income on your taxes. Taxes are complicated enough, but once you add the self-employed element it goes to a whole new level. If you’ve never filed your taxes as a freelancer before, it can be hard to know where...

Mar 2020

How to Manage Your Money as a Digital Nomad

Money Lessons From Over Five Years as a Nomad People think being a digital nomad is expensive –– all those plane tickets and adventures and short term rentals. And it can be…but it doesn’t have to be. I’m from New York City so most of the world is cheaper to live in than “home.” Even if you’re not from a super expensive city like New York or San...

Mar 2020

How To Transition From Day Job To Full-Time Freelancing

If this is the year you finally say goodbye to your 9 to 5, you’re probably feeling a big mix of emotions.  On the one hand, you’re so excited thinking about being your own boss, working from home in your leggings, and taking yoga classes in the middle of the day. The freedom! But on the other… you might be kinda freaking out about how you’re...

Feb 2020

How to Start Your Freelance Business Today

The 9 Steps to Starting a Successful Freelance Business Being a freelancer is wonderful. Having control over your time, money, and who you choose to work with is amazing. Being able to pick your projects feels so good because it ensures that what you’re working on is nearly always something you find engaging or challenging in a positive way (sometimes...

Feb 2020

Ditch the 9 to 5 With a Successful Freelance Hustle

Why Freelancing Is the Best Side Hustle If You Want to Quit Your 9-5 This Year Many people think of freelancing as a “go big or go home” lifestyle. You’re either a full-time freelancer who is hitting all your goals or you’re just dabbling. But the truth is freelancing is a great side hustle and it’s the best side hustle if you want to quit your...

Feb 2020

The Best Freelance Side Hustle Business Ideas

If you’ve been dreaming about becoming self-employed, but aren’t sure what the best side hustle business idea is for you, we’ve got you covered. Being self-employed can offer so many benefits, like the freedom to create your own schedule, work on projects you love, and earn a great income. One of the best ways to become self-employed and enjoy...

Feb 2020

How To Create A Freelance Marketing Plan To Get More Clients

The key to growing a successful, sustainable, profitable freelance business? Yep you guessed it. It’s through active and consistent marketing with a freelance marketing plan. I know that sounds kinda boring, but it’s true. Consistently marketing your business is the best way to: grow an audienceestablish yourself as an expert or go-to...

Feb 2020

How to Market Yourself as a Freelancer

7 Ways to Attract More Freelance Clients  If you want a freelance business that not only survives but thrives, you need to be consistently marketing. If you want to be able to charge rates that make your bank account happy, you need to be consistently marketing. If you want to be able to pick and choose your clients and projects, you need to...

Feb 2020