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, […]
Would you call yourself a successful freelancer? Although there are many definitions of success, the one we’re exploring here is the ability to grow a sustainable business that meets or exceeds your income goals. You may be experiencing ups and downs, but are you on an upward path to sustainability? If you answered no, take […]
In a recent workshop titled “Discover Ten Ways to Create Online Courses,” Freelance University co-founder, Craig Cannings, discussed how the demand for online learning is now skyrocketing as a result of the global pandemic. It was already a growing field for freelancers and shows no signs of slowing down. You may have noticed speakers and […]
Each time I write, I’m aware of one thing – I don’t share advice with you because I have it all together. Instead, I share it because we’re all learning together. That fact is especially true when I’m writing this article on how to stay focused in a distracted world. A lot is going on […]
