I’ve been a full-time freelancer since 2013, which is great, except for when it comes to applying for loans. Self-employed folks tend to look riskier to lenders, thanks to fluctuating income. This year...
Setting my freelance writing rates was the number one challenge I faced as a new freelancer back in 2013. I mean, I agonized over this for hours. I overcharged. I undercharged. I barely scraped by. I...
As a freelancer, you must learn how to fire a client without ruining relationships. Every freelancer will have to let go of a client at some point—and it’s not always because the client is bad! Because...
As a freelancer, you must learn how to fire a client without ruining relationships. Every freelancer will have to let go of a client at some point—and it’s not always because the client is bad! Because of this...
Struggling to come up with freelance business ideas? I’ve got you covered! I’ve rounded up 29 unique business ideas, including how much you can make from them. Let’s dive in! #1 Freelance Graphic...
Congratulations! You’ve decided to start a freelance business. Now, the confusing legal stuff starts, namely, how to get a freelance business license. I promise you it is not as hard as it seems. Registering as a...
We live in a digital world, so why the heck are we still printing out W9 forms, writing on them with a pen, and mailing (or faxing) them? Did you know you can do the entire process of filling out, signing, and sending a...
Oh, sweet, sweet retainer agreements—the brass ring of the freelancing world! Once you’ve been freelancing for a few months, it’s time to upgrade those client relationships to retainer ones. Freelancers love...
If you’re a freelancer, you’re most likely a sole proprietor. And as such, you may be wondering, “Does a sole proprietor need an EIN?” And the answer is: No, there is now law requiring that a...