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Okay, so you’ve set up your website. (If you haven’t set up your own professional website yet, read Part 1 to find out how.) But how do you turn that website into a client winning machine? Because throwing up some details about your business won’t cut it. Digital business cards don’t get clients. You need to build trust…
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I was stuck. I knew I needed a decent website, but I had no idea what to do or where to start. Five free websites later, I had a lot of questions. Do I need my own domain name? How do I choose a good one? How do I build my own site? How can I make it…
Pajamas are comfortable. They also have hella sexy patterns. And today, making six figures while freelancing in your pajamas is a reality. Just ask Holly Johnson. In 2016, Johnson earned a massive $225,000 from her freelance writing alone. “I barely got dressed, choosing to spend most work days in my pajamas on my couch,” she says. That’s pretty…
Some freelancers make bank. And they do it stress-free, with plenty of time to hang with the kids, perfect their tennis game or “Netflix and chill” until their heart’s content. Sadly, other freelancers don’t. They earn next to nothing and their clients are basically Satan — but whinier and more frustrating. Hopefully you’re the former. But if you’re…
Life as a freelancer with a retainer-based business... Ahhh, wouldn’t that be grand? Total freedom. Control. A job you love. Crippling anxiety … Don’t get me wrong, freelancing can be amazing. No more horrible boss or soul-crushing commute. You can choose what projects you work on, who you work with and when you work. Well, when it’s working…
There’s a good chance you already have an arsenal of underrated but essential skills that will help you become a freelance rockstar. I’m talking about soft skills. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Human Capital Trends report, 92% of respondents rated soft skills as a “critical priority.” What’s the difference between hard skills and soft skills? Hard skills are…
Do you know these truths about freelancing? The world is changing. It’s time to change with it. According to Upwork the freelance workforce grew to 55 million in 2016—a rise of 2 million from 2014. Freelancers now make up 35% of the U.S. workforce. And it’s estimated that by 2020, 50% of the U.S. workforce will be freelancing…