Freelancing

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Making Money Online: How to Differ Legit Jobs From Work-From-Home-Scams

by Natasha Lane | Mar 11, 2020 | Careers, Freelancing, Working From Home | 0 comments

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...

Is Chicago an Awesome City for Startups? You Bet!

by Lisa Alther | Jan 24, 2020 | Business Strategies, Freelancing | 0 comments

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...

The Three-Step Strategy to Your First Remote Freelance Writing Job

by Carol Duke | Sep 24, 2019 | Freelancing | 0 comments

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...

How to Better Organize Your Finances as a Freelancer

by Luke Loftin | Aug 31, 2019 | Freelancing | 0 comments

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....

5 Entrepreneurship Opportunities With Low Startup Costs

by MP Staff Writer | May 24, 2017 | Blogging, Business Strategies, Careers, Freelancing | 0 comments

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...

Steps to Self-Publishing

by Dana Damato | Nov 4, 2016 | Freelancing, Marketing | 0 comments

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...

How to Save Money as a Freelancer

by Dana Damato | Oct 27, 2016 | Freelancing, Money Savers, Working From Home | 0 comments

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...

How I Left My Job to Be My Own Boss

by Randy Brown | Oct 25, 2016 | Careers, Freelancing, Working From Home | 0 comments

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...

Causes and Cures of Writer’s Block

by Dana Damato | Oct 7, 2016 | Blogging, Freelancing | 0 comments

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...

Getting the gig: How to be a freelance blogger

by Phil Simon | Sep 27, 2016 | Blogging, Careers, Freelancing | 2 comments

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,...

6 Things a Freelancer Needs to Make a Living

by Dana Damato | Sep 21, 2016 | Freelancing, Working From Home | 3 comments

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...

The Do’s and Don’ts of Networking

by Dana Damato | Sep 12, 2016 | Careers, Freelancing, Marketing | 0 comments

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...

How to Manage Your Time as a Freelancer

by Dana Damato | Sep 7, 2016 | Business Strategies, Freelancing | 0 comments

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...

The Difference Between a Freelancer and an Entreprenuer

by Dana Damato | Aug 12, 2016 | Careers, Freelancing | 0 comments

Aaaah – the world of working for yourself! It’s a bittersweet concept with many ups, downs, twists and turns. It really takes a lot of risk and confidence to venture out into the world of being a business owner – but the rewards are great and sweet....

5 Easy & Effective Tips for Building a Portfolio

by Dana Damato | Aug 2, 2016 | Freelancing, Web Design | 0 comments

So you want to build a portfolio! Well, you’ve come to the right place! Regardless of what line of work you’re in, having a portfolio is like having a resume. It’s a way to display your best work and showcase your abilities for your potential...