Home Office Essentials for Productivity, Focus, and Wellness + Optimizing for Your Senses

Home Office Essentials for Productivity, Focus, and Wellness + Optimizing for Your Senses

All blog posts, Freelancing, Getting Started, Working from home
Becoming self-employed (or working remotely) can be an exciting and liberating career-move. But, if you’re not careful, all that freedom might seem overwhelming. When working from home, it’s easy to let the work/life blend get a bit blurry. Working in pajamas seems nice at first, but it’s a slippery slope to lost motivation, productivity, and joy. So, it's crucial to set up a home office that supports your work and work-life balance. If the word “office” still makes you cringe, fear not. Think of your home office as your dojo, studio, library, whatever works for you. Just make sure you take some early steps to set yourself up for success. With this in mind, we’ll outline a few general rules to help you avoid the pitfalls of working from home.…
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Little Known Profitable Niches for Freelance Writers (9 Types of Gigs that Increase Your Income)

Little Known Profitable Niches for Freelance Writers (9 Types of Gigs that Increase Your Income)

All blog posts, Freelancing, Getting Started
So you’ve decided on freelance writing as your side hustle. Or, you’ve already started and you’re looking to take your gigs to the next level. One way to do that is by selecting a niche for yourself, a writing specialization. Choosing a niche can help you build a specialized track record that makes it easier to get clients. You'll also avoid the trap of being unfocused and applying to too many projects. By working within a niche, you’ll be working towards achieving expert status. Every project you complete will be directly related to the next type of project you want to land. As you evolve into a known specialist, you can take on more high-gigs and increase your rates and income. Now each project will strengthen your brand, and before…
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What to Know About Freelance Websites + The Best Alternative Ways to Find Gigs

What to Know About Freelance Websites + The Best Alternative Ways to Find Gigs

All blog posts, Freelancing, Getting Started
Freelance websites can be a great way to find clients and projects. There are pros and cons to using them, so how to decide if it’s right for you? And how to decide which sites to use? Read through to find out the differences between freelance websites and what the alternatives are. What are freelance websites? Freelance websites allow companies to post their jobs to a marketplace of freelancers. Any freelancer can bid on posted projects. Once a company selects a freelancer for its project, the site also helps manage all communications. For freelancers, these platforms are an easy way to find jobs that are secure and, well, legitimate. Typically, these sites charge some form of payment for their services. The most common way they do this is by taking…
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