There was a time not that long ago that freelancing wasn’t taken seriously as a viable career decision. The prediction is that within the next decade a majority of the U.S. workforce will be composed of freelancers. It’s obvious that freelancing has now become a very serious career choice. This information shouldn’t be all that surprising […]
57.3 million people. That’s how many freelancers there are in the U.S. However, by 2017, it’s expected that the majority of the workforce will be made-up of freelancers. In fact, 47 percent of millennials are already freelancing. That’s all well and good. But, how does this large percentage of worker becoming freelancers impact you as […]
If you’re a freelancer and you’re considering turning down potential clients and projects, first I want to say congrats. Freelancing can seem like a rollercoaster as your workload can often fluctuate. This makes it difficult to predict the future or determine whether you’re at a place in your career where you can actually say no […]
Freelancers love the flexibility their no-boss lifestyles provide, but some clients don’t know how to take a hint. They email at all hours of the night and get upset when the project isn’t finished by midmorning. No freelance worker enjoys turning down a good job, but when clients make unreasonable demands, contractors must make a […]
It’s been estimated that over 35 million Americans move each year. I was one of these people. While I’ve moved many times before, this was a little more difficult. Moving means taking care of all of the “moving fun,” like packing, purging, loading up items in a truck, unloading the truck, and unpacking. It can […]
In addition to landing an actual interview, one of the most difficult aspects of job seeking is the interview process. You need to prepare for a job interview. Talking about yourself, asking the right questions, saying the right things. Interviews are never easy. Unfortunately, they don’t get easier however they can get less stressful. Properly […]
Whether you’re working on a campaign for your 9-to-5 or completing a freelance project for an outside client, deadlines are crucial to your success as an employee or a freelancer. And missing a deadline doesn’t only make you look bad but it can lead to a loss in clients, assignments and ultimately, money. That’s why […]
There are lots of reasons to take on a side hustle. I had more than one a few years ago while I was deep in debt. You might need one for the same motives as me. But another reason for a side hustle is to save for a new car or to go back to […]
Today, email has become a primary form of communication especially when it comes to business. That’s why it’s more important than ever to have superb email etiquette so you can get more done, expand your network and ultimately, be successful. Of course, that’s easier said than done. However, with a few quick tips, you’ll be […]
In our culture, a lot of emphases is placed on a productivity and output. Because of this, time management gets a lot of attention in self-help and business circles. It also gets a lot of attention in corporate settings. However, there are some old school ways of thinking about time management that are quite detrimental. […]
