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#FreelanceFriday: Boosting Business Through COVID-19
Melissa Selleys
How is your freelance business faring in the current pandemic? Are you taking the necessary steps to keep your business afloat-- or even gain some ground-- during this crisis period?"Melissa, I work online, so COVID-19 doesn't affect me!"Unfortunately, that's what a lot of freelancers, especially those who work entirely online, think about it. And even more unfortunately, these are the people ... ...more
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#FreelanceFriday: Is MLM a Scam?
Hello and welcome back to Freelance Friday! I was inspired this time by what seems to come into my inbox every day on social media: the dreaded "multi-level marketing" message. it usually comes from an acquaintance, or an estranged friend from school, saying that they have "an amazing business opportunity for you," and then tell you all about how you too can make thousands working part time ... ...more
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#FreelanceFriday: Can I Sell Homemade Food?
With so many of us relying on what we have in our homes to make a little income, it's no wonder that there are questions surrounding selling homemade goods. I got a few questions in my email regarding my recent DIY posts, and asking that I write about setting up a food business. I have to preface this article by saying that I am NOT qualified to give legal advice, and if you're truly ... ...more
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#FreelanceFriday: Time Management
Ah, quarantine. It seems like everybody is working from home now. Time to sit back, find a Netflix Original series to binge, and blow through those quarantine snacks just as fast as you bought them. Except no, there's always work to be done! So whether you're a freelance pro, or new to the work-from-home game, I think it's time to review some time management skills. After all, we might be ... ...more
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#FreelanceFriday: Making Contracts Work for You
Welcome back! This week, I want to talk about something that scares many new freelancers to their very core: contracts. It can feel unnecessary, especially if you're new to the game, or even unprofessional to have a contract before you start work. Not to mention, the legal knowledge required can be incredibly daunting. On the other hand, if you don't have a paper trail, you risk losing out on ... ...more
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#FreelanceFriday: Billing is Hard
It's the end of your billing cycle, and ugh, you have SO many invoices to deliver and get paid... hopefully. But, when you run your own business, the more you have to bill, the more those small tasks pile up. Creating an invoicing system is a delicate process, and if your chosen system fails, you might not get paid on time, if at all! It's the bane of every small business! But you're smart, ... ...more
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#FreelanceFriday: How to Create Your Best Home Office
Hello, and welcome back to Freelance Friday! Last time, I talked about setting your prices to match what your work is worth, but I got a lot of questions about 'facilities' in my email. This week, I want to talk about the most common freelancer facility: the home office, and how to make yours as efficient as possible. First and foremost, you need a space. While a space on your desk or at your ... ...more
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#FreelanceFriday: How to Set Your Prices to Maximize Income
It's every freelancer's dilemma: how do I set my prices low enough to beat my competition and attract new clients, but high enough that I might actually make a decent wage. This can be especially difficult if you're just starting out in the freelance market, and depending on your industry, it can be hard to price competitively. This week, I want to talk about how you can set your prices in ... ...more
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Women Now Outnumber Men in the U.S. Workforce
According to new data released by the United States Department of Labor, the number of women in the workforce has surpassed the number of men by approximately 109,000. This means that 50.4% of the American labor force is women, something that hasn't happened since 2010. A closer look at the numbers reveals that the positions surveyed were not farming jobs. As it has been in previous years, ... ...more
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Telecommuting is the Future -- is your Company Embracing it?
Remote freelance work is becoming a reality for many in the workforce, but is telecommuting on the rise for regular positions? A new report from the Society for Human Resources Management seems to suggest that this may be the case. Many companies seem to be seeing the light when it comes to offering flexible work environments. According to the report, ad hoc telecommuting is up 15% since ... ...more
