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Human Resources
4 Mistakes You Should Avoid When Working as a Freelance Writer
Working for family for free is just one of them! Find out what other three mistakes you could make that could derail your business.
By Laura Briggs
Business News
Why Companies Should Make Freelancers Their No. 1 Priority
Skillful contract workers have proved the difference between success and failure for numerous businesses.
By Glassdoor
Human Resources
An Expert Reveals Smart Rate-Setting Tips for Your Freelance Writing Business
Making sure you get paid what your worth is essential to business success. These tips can help you set your rates so you hit the sweet spot with customers -- not too high and not too low.
By Laura Briggs
Marketing
6 Ways to Find Clients Online and Offline
As you grow your business, the job of finding clients and trying to convert them to long-term work will remain one of your top responsibilities. Here are six sources to try.
By Laura Briggs
Building a Business
The Fine Art of Client Pitching
The only way to connect with prospective freelance writing clients is through pitching. Learn how to do it right.
By Laura Briggs
Human Resources
The 4 Steps You Need to Take to Set up Your New Freelance Writing Business
Successfully launch your new business with these four steps.
By Laura Briggs
Building a Business
The One Thing You Must Do If You Want to Be a Successful Freelance Writer
Why you'll need to create a schedule and stay focused -- or quickly find yourself out of work
By Laura Briggs
Human Resources
The 9 Skills It Takes to Succeed as a Freelance Writer
Not everyone is cut out to be a freelance writer, but if you have the following nine skills, you've got a better shot at succeeding at it.
By Laura Briggs
Human Resources
5 Tips for Finding and Managing the Right Freelancer
Hiring a freelancer allows you to reap the benefits of a unique pool of talent.
Human Resources
Upwork to Charge Freelancers to Bid on Jobs, Further Squeezing Those Who Rely on the ‘Gig Economy’
Freelancers will soon have to pay as much as $0.90 for each job they apply for on Upwork, which could impact users who are new to the platform or struggling to make ends meet.
By Hayden Field
Thought Leaders
How to Turn Your Side Hustle into a Full-Time Career
This class will empower you to discover where your true talents lie and monetize those skills as a freelancer.
Human Resources
3 Ways to Attract Top Freelancers to Your Company
Are you unwittingly turning away some of the top freelance talent in the market? Make a few changes to improve your freelancer friendliness.
By Rashan Dixon
Human Resources
Onboarding Freelancers Is Tough — Here’s How to Do It Right the First Time
Maximize the value of your freelance partnerships by treating freelancers like a part of the team.
Side Hustle
5 Ways to Make a Steady Freelance Income
Want a lucrative side hustle? Here's how to make it happen.
Building a Business
How to Build Your Own Career as a Freelancer
'Command the Fees You Deserve With Ilise Benun' is your guide to becoming a freelancer this year.
Side Hustle
7 Lucrative Side Hustles
The right freelance gig can be a lucrative way to pad your salary and bring in a little extra every month.
By Jared Hecht
Human Resources
AI Is Disrupting Freelancing: Here’s How You Can Thrive
All you have to do is add new skills faster than the robots can update themselves.
By John Rampton
Business Accounting
11 Best Websites to Find Freelance Jobs and Make Extra Money
Need extra cash? Let these sites know you're available -- and ready to work.
Business Funding
5 Ways to Minimize Early-Stage Business Risk
Taking smart chances can help fast-track your startup without exposing your fledgling company to unnecessary dangers.
By Abdo Riani
Building a Business
Capitalize on the Rise of the Contingent Workforce to Push Strategic Projects Over the Finish Line
Just be sure to treat those gig workers right because, with employment at a historic high, it's not uncommon for recruiters to poach workers from competitors.
By Peter Limone
Building a Business
Here’s How to Know When You Should Outsource
Sure, outsourcing can help you cut costs, but smart companies are asking it to do more.
By Rashan Dixon
Human Resources
Independent Workers Are Essential and Deserve a Fair Deal
Google's 'two-tier' workforce reveals a dependence on contract and temporary help and highlights the need to change how companies engage with independent workers
Thought Leaders
‘Don’t Try to Herd Cats’ — and 4 Other Leadership Tips for the Gig Economy
Considering that 1 in 3 workers today are freelancers, you're probably managing one or more of them now or will be soon.
Business News
4 Signs You’re Not Cut Out for Freelance Work — and What to Do About It
While freelancing is a perfect fit for some people, what happens if -- for you -- that fit starts to feel a bit off?
By Skillcrush
Thought Leaders
How to Manage Your Team’s Calendar During the Holidays
Ample time off at the holidays is good for morale and manageable with planning.
By John Rampton
Entrepreneurs
The Five Hottest New Apps For Freelancers
Need help with cash flow? Marketing? These apps are rising in popularity.
By Liz Brody