Articles for Freelancers
Learn how to build a successful freelancing business and get hired by your dream clients.
Client CommunicationGetting ClientsProject Management
How to Politely Decline a Freelance Project (With 3 Examples)
You won't be a good fit for every project, but don't leave your clients empty-handed. Learn how to politely decline projects while guiding them toward success.
Career Transitions
So You Want to Be a UX Designer?
If you want to be a UX designer, you'll have to be more specific. In this article I'll explain what UX design really is and how to make a career out of it.
Finances & TaxesPayments & Invoicing
How to Structure Your Bank Accounts for Massive Financial Success
As a freelancer, getting paid is at the top of the priority list. But what do you do with the money once you have it? It's time to structure your finances.
Client CommunicationProposals & Contracts
6 Tips for Negotiating a Higher Salary
Each year people accept salaries less than what they deserve. It seems like employers always have the upper hand, but that doesn't have to be the case.
Getting ClientsMarketing & Positioning
How to Market Yourself to Startups as a Freelancer
Over 100 million new businesses each year are trying to stake their claim in the startup world, but with so many businesses trying to create "the next big thing", finding the right startup to work…
News & Opinion
The Simple Tweet That Got Me Featured on Dribbble
In 2016, I was featured as a success story in Dribbble's "For the Win" series. Find out how Dribbble helped me make over $150,000 in just 3 years.
Getting ClientsMarketing & Positioning
Should you call yourself a freelancer or a consultant?
Before deciding what to call yourself, it's important to understand how people perceive consultants and freelancers, but at the end of the day, the way you position yourself is more important than what you call…
LifestyleProductivity
Add 50 Hours to Your Month by Subtracting Social Media
Do you ever wish there were more hours in a day? Most of us end our days feeling like we haven't accomplished enough. The truth is, you can grant yourself that wish if you're willing to…
Client CommunicationProductivity
Why Responding to Every Email is Good for Your Business
Responding to every email is a great way to build your network, but it's also time-consuming. Using pre-made email templates will save you hours each week.
Pricing & RatesProposals & Contracts
How I Sold a $6,000 Website to a Non-Profit Using Value-Based Pricing
Find out how I sold a $6,000 website to a non-profit using value-based pricing and why they agreed to pay 100% of the total cost upfront.
News & OpinionYear in Review
2015 Year in Review
After two amazing back-to-back years in 2013 and 2014, I wasn't sure if 2015 would be able to top it. But it totally did. I hope that by sharing my accomplishments I can inspire you…
Payments & InvoicingPricing & RatesProposals & Contracts
Why You Should Charge 100% Upfront (and How to Actually Do It)
Have you ever been stiffed by a client? You convinced them to hire you, everyone was eager to get stared, and everything seemed to be going great, but the client either paid you late or…
Getting ClientsMarketing & Positioning
How to Identify and Attract Your Ideal Freelance Client
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have the perfect clients always reaching out to you for work? It’s not only possible, but completely attainable for any freelancer. The key to attracting the right clients starts…
Productivity
How to Organize Your Gmail Inbox (and Create a Labeling System)
When you look at your inbox each day, how do you feel? Do you dread opening Gmail because of all the emails that need your attention now? If you're anything like I was, you'd be…
LifestyleProductivity
How to Maximize & Manage Your Time as a Freelancer
Freelancing awards us the freedom to choose the hours we work, but it is important to have a plan for your days and weeks, even if that plan changes from time to time.
Productivity
12 Essential Freelance Tools That Will Keep Your Business Running Smoothly
Being in business for yourself comes with a lot of added responsibility. Gone are the days when you can focus on your work and leave the billing, scheduling, client management, project management, and new business development to…