Why Freelance? We often talk about freelancing as a journey, and like any journey, it begs the question, “Why doit?” 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 that […]
Do you ever feel like you’re running out of time, and you don’t know where it’s going? This Shift review will introduce you to a new tool that can help restore your productivity and focus. As we discuss in a previous blog post, “Seven Productivity Tools to Add More Time to Your Week,” the […]
Last year, I never would have believed I’d be writing this post. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea of maintaining social isolation rarely came to mind when discussing ways to network as a freelancer. Instead, the opposite was often true. In-person networking events were seen as one of the most effective ways of connecting […]
What are the ingredients of successful work? Like any recipe, freelance projects include a balance of ingredients: hard skills for proper functioning and important soft skills for flavor and style. In a recent Virtual Office Hours session, Freelance University co-founder and instructor Craig Cannings discussed the difference between the two: • Hard skills are […]
As freelancers, we serve clients while walking a tightrope — balancing life and work, performing multiple tasks for multiple clients. And as we spin those plates, we’re trying to keep one hand free to reach out to potential new clients. Not only that, but we’re also balancing our freelance freedom with the respect we need […]
Do you have a writing toolbox? It’s not always the first thing we think about because writing content requires deep focus. It’s a quest to remove distractions and fight any inclination towards shiny object syndrome. But tools and apps are important. We need something to write on, ideas to write about, resources to write with, […]
