Checklist of Freelancer Needs: What to look for in general and why
I have been doing this over a decade and I thought it might be helpful to list out some common, general things you should/will/might see and ask for on contracts. This obviously do
Success Story: New Freelancer scoring a $24,000 a month contract
I’d like to introduce you to someone who is sharing a success story – you can read all of my other ones here. I offer career & money coaching here. If I can’t
Why do I even bother giving free career advice to people who don’t listen? Feeling the frustration of it all.
So.. I have a colleague whom I worked with a while ago, about 4 or so years ago. We kept in touch, and she kept mentioning how she wanted to become a contractor. She worked for a w
Independent means making your own money & means
Overheard in the subway: I am super independent, but I secretly want to find someone super rich so I can stop worrying about money, volunteer and do things that interest me. …
How to work productively at home (freelancers)
It can be tricky as an entrepreneur when you’re working at home, to actually WORK when you’re at home. In my line of work, remote work is highly discouraged and many clients wa
Stop playing the ‘Helpless Maiden’ card so often.
Nothing drives me up the wall more than a woman who acts like a Helpless Maiden. Once in a while, you need help, fine, be sweet about it but when it starts being a habit with every
How to become a freelancer and your own boss
Briefly speaking, you have to have three things in order...
No question and no customer is a waste of your time
You know how business owners always say to treat every customer like gold? It never fails to surprise me when businesses don’t, especially small, independent ones. As someone
Businesses and Jobs I have had since the age of 7
I have worked ever since I was very young and this is what I've done.