What kind of online portfolios grab a clients attention when they are searching freelance marketplaces? The experts at Skyword’s creative team share their guide for posting the best online portfolio to get more clients.
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Self-employment tax? Estimated taxes? Freelance taxes and tax write offs can be a little tricky for first-time freelancers. We’ll clear it all up here.
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Freelancers and consultants do have access to tax-advantaged retirement accounts to replace their old workplace 401k plan. The SEP-IRA is one of the best ways to make sure you are building long-term financial security while enjoying the independence of freelance work. Check out this basic explainer.
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The initial consultation with your freelance clients sets the tone of your relationship and sets the conditions for success. Long-term business growth depends providing a lot of value to your clients now. This outline of strong consultation practices will get your projects off on the right foot.
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Independent work that is built around freelancing or consulting has become more attractive to professionals. But how do you prepare for a freelance career? Babson College MBA prof Diane Mulcahy discusses her course Entrepreneurship and The Gig Economy and her book The Gig Economy.
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Can’t wait to begin freelancing full-time? Make sure you’ve thought through these essential points before you quit your 9-to-5 in dramatic fashion!
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Does the gig economy have room for introverts? Yes! But shy freelancers still face some big challenges. An introvert offers his thoughts.
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Don’t allow anxiety to keep you from getting the freelance rate you deserve. Understand your worth and let your pricing reflect it. This article is going to walk you through the negotiating script you need to increase your freelance fees and make more money.
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We recently covered the best job websites for freelancers and gig economy workers and weighed...
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Hear from experts who help you make money as a writer. These tips focus on landing great freelance writing jobs for beginners. If you are new to the gig economy and just getting your freelance career started, start here.
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Nancy Collamer, author of Second-Act Careers, talks about how the gig economy opens up more semi-retirement jobs and how she built her consulting business.
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We wanted to create the most comprehensive list of freelance careers that show how the gig economy is growing. Check out 130+ types of freelance jobs.
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