If being a freelancer is more than a side hustle, consider establishing it as your own business. A freelance business is run by an individual who works independently. Most freelance businesses are sole proprietorships, which are owned and operated by one person. A virtual assistant business provides clients with administrative, creative, or technical support in […]
There are so many opportunities for freelancers in the new year! Here at Freelance University, we can only imagine that you’ve heard of the freelance revolution: the shift to a freelance economy disrupting businesses and introducing new opportunities for freelancers. That means if you have been considering starting a freelance business, the time has never […]
Carolyn Boyce has been a member of Freelance University since 2020. With 16 years of experience in the paralegal/legal assistant profession, she embarked on a zigzagged educational journey that led her to launch the freelance business she has today. Her story takes her from a heavy workload and long hours to a whole new lifestyle. […]
Many of us have heard the quote “the riches are in the niches” as motivation to niche down our freelance or virtual assistant business. And that alone is keen motivation for finding your niche. When you heard the quote, however, did you think of riches in financial terms? That’s often the first image that comes […]
Why Freelance? We often talk about freelancing as a journey, and like any journey, it begs the question, “Why do it?” Why is this journey worth embarking on instead of staying where things are comfortable and familiar? We want to know that there’s a benefit to heading out into unfamiliar territory. We want to know […]
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” I don’t think Brené Brown’s words could ring any more true than in 2020. It has been a year of great uncertainty and vulnerability but also a fertile ground for growth, innovation, and new opportunities. So, what did you learn from 2020? I personally have learned […]
