Is Freelancing Worth the Time?
I saw this question online over the weekend and if this if you’re asking if freelancing is worth your time, you’re not asking the right question.
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How to Become Top Rated on Upwork
I’ve carried the Top Rated Upwork badge since it was a “thing” many, many moons ago. Now, I’m Top Rated Plus. In a nutshell, Top Rated Plus is for Enterprise clients. I haven’t taken any of the expert-vetted tests. I don’t have a video on my profile. I haven’t even updated the language on my profile in yeeaaarrsss. I’ve made some minor updates to other things (such as using the testimonials feature for non-Upwork clients; this feature, by the way, tends to come and go from what some six-figure freelancers have pointed out on Twitter).
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Freelancers: Start Your Holiday Planning NOW
Freelancers, you have three months until the end of the year. Actually, you have a little less than that since it’s Sept. 20. But…red alert: you need to start planning on how you’ll handle the money lag for the holidays before you get there.
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How to Get Out of a Bad Upwork Contract
If you’re on Upwork, at some point you’re going to run into a crappy client. Just like any other relationship, you run into a jerk. And sometimes, there aren’t any red flags. And sometimes there are and you ignore those red flags. So, how do you get out of a bad Upwork contract?
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7 Lessons in 7 Years: What I’ve Learned Working From Home
I started working from home seven years ago. I have no other source of income. Writing, editing, and SEO is what I do to support myself and my family. Over the course of the last seven years, I’ve learned a lot. Here are seven key lessons in no particular order.
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Answering the 2 Top Questions My Mom Asked Me about Freelancing
So, before I answer the top 2 questions my mom asked me about freelancing, there are a few things you should know.
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How to Make Money on Upwork
Over the weekend, I received my “Happy Anniversary!” email from Upwork. The anniversary email celebrates that seven years ago this past Saturday (January 2, 2021) was the first time I made money on Upwork.
What I Use to Run My Business
Curious about what I use to run my business? Well, that’s something I only talk about with my entourage. Continue reading What I Use to Run My Business
What Motivates You? Let’s Get Real About Motivation
What motivates you? Motivation: the big woo-hoo and to-do of the new year. Yeah, I know…we are all super fucking excited that 2020 is over. I am no exception. The year was brutal. My best friend of 20 years unexpectedly died at the beginning of the year. In February, both Uriel and I had the flu and strep at the same time. Of course, we all know about COVID. While I am so glad it did not directly touch my family, I know it could have. It also did not directly impact my business in a negative fashion. However, we dealt with a lot of personal bullshit that I won’t go into. I struggled. I struggled hard. I did not want to work…but I did. I laughed (hard) when so many people faced the work from home reality that it isn’t sunshine and roses.
The fact of the matter, though, motivation isn’t what people think.
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How to Get Clear on What You Can Accomplish
The end of 2020 is upon us (thank the fucking gods and goddesses, in no particular order). It is safe to say that 2020 was a giant shit show for the majority of us. I am grateful that COVID did not directly impact my family or my business, but I also recognize that the pandemic is far from over. With that being said, one of the most common questions I’m asked by people who want to work from home is how they can figure out what they can accomplish. It’s a little bit of a loaded question. Why? Because I’m not you. The good news is that I can tell you how to get clear on what you can accomplish. The bad news is that the follow through is totally on you.
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