Work-life balance is elusive even for those of us who work outside of the home. When you work in your home, it can become even harder to achieve. I know…
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When the subject of careers (and inevitably, salaries) comes up among my friends, I always joke that I’m a writer — I don’t make money. It’s the kind of self-deprecating…
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Zach VanderGraaf is a freelance content writer who has found success using Upwork, one of many online networks for connecting freelancers and clients. Zach agreed to write this guest post,…
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Working from home can be the best thing you’ve ever done or the most stressful thing you’ve ever done. The biggest complaint I hear from people who just can’t work…
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How to find clients that fit
by Rheanna Chouby Rheanna ChouWhen you interview with a client, understand that you are interviewing them just as much as they are interviewing you. And it’s OK to decide that they are not a…
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Planning for social media marketing success
by Rheanna Chouby Rheanna ChouThere’s just something about self-promotion that makes me cringe. But it really can’t be avoided. I was evaluating my own social media marketing efforts and realized that I wasn’t really…
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If you’re like me and you’re transitioning from the corporate workforce into the freelance one, you’re probably familiar with the portfolio struggle. Every profile you create will have an option…
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When I worked as a copy editor for a healthcare marketing agency, there wasn’t a week that went by without a client request at proof that just made me go…
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Under what circumstances is offering your services at a reduced rate (or even free) worth the risk of devaluing your brand? When you’re building your client base and need a foot in the door, it might just give you an edge over your competition. <a href="”> Read More…