Freelancing

Side Hustle

4 Simple Mistakes That Can Crush Your Creative Side Hustle, From an Expert Who Raised $45 Million to Support Independent Workers

Ben Huffman, CEO and co-founder of Contra, became a "power user" on Elance and Odesk (now Upwork) and realized freelancers needed more support.

Career

5 Secrets to Building Your Super Team of Remote Freelancers — and How to Retain Them

Advancements in digital talent platforms grant you access to a global pool of freelance talent. Here's how to find the right fit and save five times the resources and effort in keeping them.

Living

Find Remote and Flexible Work with FlexJobs—Now Just $30

Pick up a side hustle or round out your freelance income.

Side Hustle

The 4 Best Side Hustles for Professionals Facing a Layoff

Learn how to create additional and flexible income during uncertain and volatile times by creatively harnessing your education, experience and expertise.

Science & Technology

This $20 Training Bundle Could Help Your Freelance IT Business Grow

Hone your cybersecurity chops with this training bundle.

Career

Looking for a Freelancer? Here's How to Know If You've Found the Right One

Hiring a freelancer requires almost the same amount of consideration as finding in-house talent. Doing so provides business owners and team managers to fully assess whether an independent worker is the right fit for their team.

Side Hustle

She Quit Her 'Toxic' Job to Pursue a Freelancing Side Hustle. Now She Leads Her Team With Compassion, Makes 6 Figures and Even Bought a House.

Today, Hannah Logsdon offers her services through Fiverr, Upwork and her own company Virtual Momentum.

Buying / Investing in Business

Investors Could Make More Money — and Fuel the Economy — By Pouring Into This Key Industry

When it comes to accessing capital, freelancers and solopreneurs face several hurdles. By understanding their total value, investors and independent contractors can both thrive.

Starting a Business

Leaving a Steady Job to Start a Freelance Career? Here Are 5 Things You Must Know.

Millions of people are quitting their 9-5 jobs for a freelancing career. If you are on the verge of taking that leap, here are five crucial things you need to know.

Career

5 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Hiring Your First Freelancer

If you take the time to search for the right freelancer, most of the hard work has already been done.

Money & Finance

Investors Are Overlooking the Gig Economy. Here's How to Unlock Its Untapped Value.

Many investors are missing out on opportunities to collateralize lucrative freelancer assets. Here are some creative solutions to help them unlock this often-overlooked asset class.

Leadership

6 Things to Do When a Client Loses Interest in Your Work

It happens to every freelancer at some point. A client changed focus or found someone whose work they like more.

Growing a Business

Scale Your Freelance Business with This Comprehensive Tool

Get half off this tool that's optimized to help freelancers grow.

Making a Change

Freelance vs. Full-Time: How to Decide Which Is Best for You

When you're deciding between full-time employment and freelancing, there are some key questions you should ask yourself in order to make the best decision for your career goals and lifestyle preferences.

Living

Slash Lifestyle: Exploring the Hidden Self

Doing what you are interested in is the key to a successful slash lifestyle.