Want to hire a freelancer? Here’s where to start.
So you think you need to hire a freelancer. Maybe you need some specialized help that no one on your staff can provide. Or maybe you need to scale up your team a bit, but not enough to justify a full-time employee. There are more freelancers on the market today than ever before, to the tune of 57 million writers, designers, bookkeepers, videographers, and a ton more. So if you’re staring into the sea of talent unsure where to start, here are some steps you can take to get your freelancer hunt off to a good start. Make your wishlist Before you can hire a freelancer, you have to determine…
One Year Down as a Freelance Writer — Here’s What I’ve Learned
Today, February 18th, marks the one year anniversary of the day I started freelancing. Over the past 12 months, I’ve worked with about 35 different clients, set up this website and blog, and learned a ton about writing, marketing, and SEO. There is still so much to learn, but I wanted to jot down a few of the lessons that working as a freelance writer has taught me since I started, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, back in February 2019. Having a niche is good…except when it isn’t I like to write for the food, beverage, and hospitality industries because it’s the field where I have the most interest and experience. I…
10 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Want to Work from Home
So you think you want to work from home. Maybe you’re about to start freelancing full time. Or maybe your office is closing, but the company is keeping you on. It sounds great. Work in your underpants, no small talk, play whatever music you want…what’s not to like? But like most things in life, what sounds great from the florescent lights of your cubicle may not be all it’s cracked up to be once it becomes your life every day. While I personally enjoy working from home, I can certainly see why it’s not meant for everyone. So I’ve put together a little quiz/blog to help you figure out whether…
