Let the Ideas Flow: Top 5 Books for Creatives
Whether you’re heading to the beach or to Barcelona, books are a requisite for creative freelancers. Here’s a shortlist of titles that reveal the inner workings of imagination, shed […]
Spring Cleaning: 5 Things for Freelancers to Do This Season
Spring Cleaning: 5 Things for Freelancers to Do This Season Now that tax season is over, the next biggest chore for freelancers is spring cleaning — okay, we know it’s […]
Time Management Tips for Full-Time Freelancers
Time Management Tips for Full-Time Freelancers It has now been more than eight years since I got laid off from my job and decided to give full-time freelancing a shot. […]
A Simple System for Paying Your Freelance Taxes
A Simple System for Paying Your Freelance Taxes Did you just have to write a big check to Uncle Sam for taxes on your freelance business? If you’re an […]
Taking Your Skills to the Next Level: Online Learning for Creative Pros
Taking Your Skills to the Next Level: Online Learning for Creative Pros Today, it’s not enough to be “just” a writer or a graphic artist. For example, writers often need […]
The Business Side of Freelancing: The 3 Keys to Running a Successful Freelance Business
The Business Side of Freelancing: The 3 Keys to Running a Successful Freelance Business When you decide to become a full-time, self-employed freelancer, your success will depend on much more than [...]
Why Sales is Far More Than a “Necessary Evil” for Professional Freelancers
Why Sales is Far More Than a “Necessary Evil” for Professional Freelancers Sales. The very word (along with “marketing”) is enough to make the bulk of freelancers—and especially [...]
Self-Learning and Motivation: Harry Hayes’ Recipe for Success
Self-Learning and Motivation: Harry Hayes’ Recipe for Success Harry Hayes is Chief Content Creator at Content Puppy and vice president of the Freelance Forum. After 25 years working for ad [...]