COVID has had us isolated and in an ongoing “Zoom fatigue.” Are you as ready as I am to start meeting people in person again? If you’re an introvert, but still ready to get out there and network a little, this guide is for you. When my friends and I would go to a restaurant …
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Perhaps you’ve just been struck by the inspiration to start your own business. Or you’ve already established yourself and have come upon an opportunity that’s just too terrific to pass up. Many freelancers find themselves in the right place at the right time. But often they don’t have the financial power to seize the moment. …
Self-employed folks don’t get a company 401k or other corporate benefits. How can you make sure you’re prepared for your family’s financial future? That’s the question I asked licensed financial advisor, Bill Fairley. We spent an hour talking about financial planning for freelancers and taking a few questions from my Facebook group for freelancers. Below …
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Are you new to freelancing? If so, you’re likely asking yourself the question: How much should I charge as a … web developer, web designer, photographer, graphic artist, or whatever it is you do? There are multiple factors that come into play when considering your freelancing rates, such as your experience level, geography (both yours …
It was 2004. I put on the nicest clothing I owned and made the hour drive to Dallas. I knocked on the door of my client’s office, 5 minutes early for our scheduled meeting, and proudly showed off her near-finished website. To date it was one of the most sophisticated projects I’d ever delivered and …
I wanted to be an astronaut when I was a kid. I held on to this vision until 1986 when the Challenger space shuttle exploded just after lift-off — I was watching it on live television with my classmates and it’s an impression I’ll never forget. It wasn’t long after that I decided I wanted …