Avoid these common pitfalls when commissioning a freelancer — Like finding a good used car, truly great freelancers are hard to find. When you find one, you’ll want to keep hold of them. Part of this is forming a good relationship to keep them delivering for you and prioritizing you as a client. …

Trying to find a shortcut to success is exactly why you don't deserve it. Overnight millionaires are rare. Really rare. …

Putting the cash to one side, what else is there to gain from a side hustle? — Most people starting a side hustle do it for one reason and one reason only - cash. I’m no different. When I first started working as a freelance writer and editor, my primary motivation was to increase my income. Don’t get me wrong, enjoying the writing was a big part…

The reluctance to continue work from home says something about employers… With even more people than before working from home, employers have a difficult decision on their hands. Previously, working from home was mandated by law. …

How to avoid your freelancing spiraling out of control… — Side hustling is supposed to be fun. Something you don’t need to do, but is a welcome pay boost or monetizable hobby. However, when building your new side hustle empire, it’s very easy to get carried away. When things go well, it’s easy to get sucked into working every hour…

Consider these things before engaging in a client “test” — In some professions, there’s the expectation that you will give your time for free in order to progress your career. This is common in highly competitive fields and also generally accepted for internships (i.e. unpaid work you do to gain experience in a chosen field). …

It’s all in the cost to value ratio… — When it comes to freelancing platforms, there’s lots of choice available. So it’s sometimes hard to navigate which one is best for you. Juggling the features, commission rate, and types of clients can be a bit of a maze. Of all the platforms, I have found the most success and…

We need a Spotify-like approach to accessing written digital content to prevent the death of the internet. — I blame Napster. Back in the bygone age of the early internet, Napster taught us that we could expect music for free if only we had the patience for our 56k dial-up modem to download it. This early precedent set the tone for consuming content online. …

Why sometimes not taking the work is the best move to grow your business — I got into freelance writing to make money. I didn't need an outlet for my creative passions — though sometimes it scratched this itch — I needed the cash. Pure and simple. So to start with, I said ‘yes’ to every request that came my way. How could I turn…