by Juliette Anderson | Dec 21, 2020 | Freelancing |
With the increasing number of freelancers and remote employees, coworking spaces are no longer an alien concept. Whether you are a freelancer, remote employee, or a startup founder, coworking spaces can help you work in peace. But what makes an ideal coworking space?...
by MP Staff Writer | Sep 15, 2020 | Freelancing |
Becoming a freelancer is a fantastic way to build up your resume, gain experience, and create a portfolio while boosting your monthly income. No matter what industry you specialize in, there are almost always areas of your professional life that you can capitalize on...
by Natasha Lane | Mar 11, 2020 | Careers, Freelancing, Working From Home |
The internet has opened up a plethora of work-from-home opportunities, yet alongside them come plenty of online scammers that are looking to trick and fool you. When you may never actually meet the person you are working with, the person who has hired you and who is...
by Lisa Alther | Jan 24, 2020 | Business Strategies, Freelancing |
When it comes to startups, the Windy City is hot stuff. In only a decade, the number of businesses settled in Chicago surged by a whopping 270%! It is not surprising that real estate companies will encourage you to secure office space for rent in Chicago as soon as...
by Carol Duke | Sep 24, 2019 | Freelancing |
Freelance writing is synonymous with working remotely. It gives you more freedom and flexibility to set your schedule, choose your clients and decide your rates, stay at the comfort of your own home… The life of a freelance writer sure sounds amazing, right? The first...
by Luke Loftin | Aug 31, 2019 | Freelancing |
As a freelancer who likely works from home, staying organized when it comes to finances can be challenging. I remember when I first started freelancing; having just graduated college I started freelancing as a way to build my portfolio until I found a full-time job....
by MP Staff Writer | May 24, 2017 | Blogging, Business Strategies, Careers, Freelancing |
5 Entrepreneurship Opportunities With Low Startup Costs Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our economy. Popular technology has reduced the barriers to entry into several industries, which means you can start a business and monetize your idea, even if you don’t...
by Dana Damato | Nov 4, 2016 | Freelancing, Marketing |
Steps to Self-Publishing If you’re a novelist or a professional, at some point, many of us embark on the lengthy journey of writing a book. It could be a fiction novel, a self-help book or a guide to a professional field – such as accounting. Whichever the...
by Dana Damato | Oct 27, 2016 | Freelancing, Money Savers, Working From Home |
How to Save Money as a Freelancer There are plenty of pros and cons to being a freelancer. In most cases, the pros do outweigh the cons, but sometimes the downside of working as a freelancer can get the best of you. Don’t let them discourage you, though, there...
by Randy Brown | Oct 25, 2016 | Careers, Freelancing, Working From Home |
How I Left My Job to Be My Own Boss For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to be my own boss. Even if I enjoyed the work I was doing for someone else, I wanted to do the work as my own boss. In 2014 I left my stable job as an Industrial Engineer and became a...
by Dana Damato | Oct 7, 2016 | Blogging, Freelancing |
Causes and Cures of Writer’s Block If you’re a writer of any kind – whether a blogger, novelist or maybe a corporate writer, you’ve probably experienced that terrible thing known as writer’s block. You sit at your computer and stare at an...
by Phil Simon | Sep 27, 2016 | Blogging, Careers, Freelancing |
Getting the gig: How to be a freelance blogger When not speaking and consulting, I’ve been working as freelance blogger for the past seven years. During that time, I’ve learned a thing or six about the freelancing business. If you’re getting started,...
by Dana Damato | Sep 21, 2016 | Freelancing, Working From Home |
6 Things a Freelancer Needs to Make a Living We know that it takes a certain amount of willingness and personal strength to venture out into the world as a freelancer. The lifestyle can be challenging but when you get business and you’re busier than ever, the...
by Dana Damato | Sep 12, 2016 | Careers, Freelancing, Marketing |
The Do’s and Don’ts of Networking You’re pacing around the room with a stack of business cards in one hand and a cocktail in the other. Glancing around to see if you make eye contact with someone, anyone, willing to talk to you. You’re too nervous to actually walk up...
by Dana Damato | Sep 7, 2016 | Business Strategies, Freelancing |
How to Manage Your Time as a Freelancer Freelancing sounds like a dream job to some and an impossible career path to others. If you treat freelancing like a regular job, you can be just as successful as you would be working for a company. The main thing that separates...
