Tag Archives: freelancing

4 Types of Companies for Remote Work

Updated from 2023 Remote work has been around for as long as we’ve had the technology, but 2020 made work from home (WFH) a household word. Now, many startup companies offer remote work as a way to cut operating costs. Without a physical office, expenses are reduced. Remote work also offers many other advantages toContinue reading “4 Types of Companies for Remote Work”

Why Learn Financial Literacy From a Young Age

In today’s unpredictable economy, financial literacy is more important than ever. Housing costs consist of a much bigger portion of our income than it did two generations ago. Yet, many young people graduate high school without understanding how to budget, invest, or manage debt. Even if students haven’t started their first job or applied forContinue reading “Why Learn Financial Literacy From a Young Age”

Strategies to Deal with Writer’s Block and Some Humor to Help You Feel Good

This is not just another blog post about writer’s block. Writer’s block is a common issue for writers and of course, there are lots of tips out there on how to deal with it. If you’re a writer, you’ve probably looked for every bit of advice under the sun to see if you can findContinue reading “Strategies to Deal with Writer’s Block and Some Humor to Help You Feel Good”

How to Negotiate and Secure a Retainer Fee with a Client

Repost from 2022 Are you a freelancer or contractor constantly looking for new projects or clients? Do you have a roller-coaster income that changes from month to month? If your answer is yes, then consider negotiating for a monthly retainer. A retainer contract is an agreement between a freelancer and their client for ongoing, monthlyContinue reading “How to Negotiate and Secure a Retainer Fee with a Client”

3 Ways to Increase Your Income If You’re Self-Employed

Repost One of the biggest challenges of being self-employed is doing everything yourself, from the actual work to accounting to marketing your business. Eventually, the self-employed want to become successful enough to get a steady workflow and make their ideal income. Some self-employed freelancers or business owners stop there, but others want to reach higher.Continue reading “3 Ways to Increase Your Income If You’re Self-Employed”