Fellow freelancers know all too well that the transition to a new year is typically slower on the work front. While this largely depends on your line of work and the industry you’re in, you could experience a slowdown. Clients...
Let’s have some real talk about freelancing and money matters, shall we? When it comes to running your own freelancing business, solopreneurs face some particular challenges. A major one? Knowing when it’s okay to spend more on personal, day-to-day living...
Amid the inevitable bustle and stress of the holidays, I make a point to carve out time during the last week of the year for introspection. During this designated “me” time, I’ll turn inward for some much-needed reflection to plan...
Trying to figure out what gift to get the freelancer in your life for the holidays? Take it from me: The self-employed set doesn’t want mugs that say “girl boss,” or shirts with the words “world’s best business owner” across...
A few years ago, I was in sitting busy airport terminal, waiting to board my next flight. Making the most of the free public wifi, I had my laptop perched on my knees, and was trying to squeeze in some...
To afford the holidays, you might’ve created a special end-of-year budget or you plan to use a few creative hacks to save on gift-giving. But skimp and save as you might, you could still run into holiday debt hangover. If...
When I first started freelancing, I put very little money into my business. I’m talking practically next to zilch. Besides investing in a reliable laptop, I paid web hosting for my blog, and for a monthly subscription for an online...
During my first years of freelancing, I diligently logged every assignment, its due date, and the rate. I was proud of staying on top of my freelance work spreadsheets. How naive I was. When I finally hired an accountant to...
Open enrollment season is here! We’re expecting to receive a big packet from human resources with all the options and benefits that our employers’ offer. While I won’t say that this is an exciting thing, we are eager to go over...
When I graduated from college *ahem* eons ago and it came time to pay off my federal student loans, I had no clue there were different options. I opted into the standard repayment plan because I didn’t know any better. Looking...
Fellow freelancers know all too well that the transition to a new year is typically slower on the work front. While this largely depends on your line of work and the industry you’re in, you could experience a slowdown. Clients... 
