Photo by Caio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/turned-on-screen-silver-macbook-air-on-wooden-desk-56759/ Freelancing freedom: you choose your clients, set your hours, and you can work from anywhere that you choose. However, freedom does sometimes come with a few blurred boundaries; your home quickly becomes your office, notifications interrupt your weekends, and work leads into personal time more often than you would like to admit. Without having a structure…
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Optimizing Freelance Financing: 8 Tools You Should Consider to Make Your Life Easier
Image Credit: PexelsWorking as a freelancer is a rewarding adventure, but it can be a double-edged sword. Though it is great to have the freedom to do work however you want… it also means that you have to do everything yourself! One of the most challenging aspects of excelling at freelancing is organizing your time. You have to ensure that…
How To Give Your Freelance Career More Security
Pexels – CC0 License It’s fair to say that the term “freelance,” originating from the novel Ivanhoe to describe a combat mercenary who would fight for the highest bidder, is pretty indicative of what this style of job entails. Sure, a freelance graphic designer might not be putting their life on the line to sustain their living, but it can…
Building a Solid Support Network for Freelancers
Freelancing provides the glamor of flexibility, autonomy, and freedom to work on a range of projects. But it comes with unique challenges that make the solo road feel like an emotional rollercoaster ride. Lack of colleagues, unpredictable income streams, and managing work/life balance may at times feel just too much to handle. One thing to successfully navigate this high wire…
Finding Success As A Freelancer (6 Tips!)
Image Credit The freelance economy has exploded in recent years, offering individuals the flexibility to pursue their passions and work on their own terms. Whether you’re a writer, designer, developer, or consultant, freelancing provides the opportunity to be your own boss and set your schedule. However, with great freedom comes great responsibility. Without a structured environment or a steady paycheck,…
What Is The Difference Between Freelancing Versus Contracting?
If you’re a freelancer, you might be wondering what you can do with your money as it grows. If you find your feet early, it’s going to take some time to consider what to do with it. You want to be smart about your cash and as it grows, putting it somewhere is important. As a freelancer, you have the…
How to Make Money in One Hour (Fast!)
In today’s economy, it can be tough to make ends meet. If you’re looking for a way to make some extra cash quickly, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we will discuss five easy ways that you can make money in one hour or less! Keep reading for more information. How to Make Money in One…
Is Upwork Worth It? My Freelancing Experience
I get this question a lot: Is Upwork worth it? Today, I’m sharing my experience as a freelancer who’s used the platform on and off for the past two years. I’ve landed some great clients through Upwork and made a solid amount of side income along the way. In this post, I’ll talk about what types of freelancers are most…
Fiverr vs. Upwork: Which is best for freelancers?
If you’re a freelancer, you’ve probably heard of both Fiverr and Upwork. They’re two of the most popular freelance marketplaces out there, but which one is better for you? To answer that, let’s focus on three things that matter most to freelancers: your ability to get clients, platform fees, and how long it takes to get paid. Keep reading to…
Best Freelancing Websites for Beginners
Starting out as a freelancer can be tough, but it’s not impossible. There are a number of great websites that can help you find freelance work and build the foundation of your career. In this post, I’ll walk you through some of the best freelancing websites for beginners. These platforms can help you land your first clients, take on paid…
Freelancing vs. Entrepreneurship: How to Get Started
Making the decision between freelancing vs. entrepreneurship is not always an easy choice. There are pros and cons to both options, and it can be difficult to decide which path is right for you. In this blog post, we will discuss the differences between freelancing and entrepreneurship, and help you decide which route is best for you. Freelancing vs. Entrepreneurship:…
How to Find Clients on Upwork (2025 Guide)
This post is a detailed guide on how to find clients on Upwork in 2025! As you may have already guessed, there is a good reason that I’ve been quiet on the blog for the last three months. And that reason is that I’ve been really focused on increasing my income before the New Year! In December, I dedicated some…
Fiverr: How to Make Money FAST
By now it is no secret that I am a huge fan of having multiple streams of income. Having more than one income stream is the best way to maximize the amount of money you earn each month. It also guarantees that you will have an income if you ever lose a job. Over the last decade, the gig economy…
Freelancing on Upwork: How I made $1,000+
Does freelancing on Upwork… work? That is the question that I asked myself back in 2017 as a desperate college grad trying to make some quick cash. And the answer in 2017 was, “HELL NO.” Thankfully, a lot has changed on Upwork since then. And I’m so glad that I gave it another chance! If I hadn’t, I would have…