When people think of digital assets, they often think of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Those types of assets can be a good investment if you know what you’re doing. If you’re an artist or other creative, you can even create your own NFTs and potentially profit from them. If, however, you’re an online entrepreneur, blogger, or […]
You may think (as I did) that “side hustle” is a new term. We’d both be wrong. According to Merriam-Webster, the term is 70 years old! What’s new is how the gig economy took off and found the semi-dormant term a perfect linguistic fit. According to a Zapier report, more than one in three Americans […]
It’s been reported that 40% of Americans now have a side hustle of some kind, with many more joining them each month. If you’re thinking the side hustle life may be for you, here are a few tips you might want to consider. Don’t Over-Commit A side hustle can be a fairly small part of […]
If you’re a freelancer or small business owner who wants to cut down your working hours without cutting your income, there are two main ways to do it: Become more efficient Increase your rates That’s really all there is to it. If you can do both, you’ll probably be able to work even less while […]
A conversation evolved in one of the small business groups I’m in recently. I should point out that I am a freelancer, and the people in the group are mostly freelancers, coaches, online educators or content creators. In short, they are solopreneurs, working alone, outsourcing when necessary but rarely managing full-time employees. The conversation […]
I’m often told I’m brave to rely on a freelance income. It’s seen as inherently risky to be a freelancer, and a job is generally seen as being synonymous with financial security. While I do understand the thinking behind these attitudes, I can’t say I wholly agree with the conclusion. There are, or course, plenty […]
Almost 50% of people working in the US earn income as freelancers, independent contractors, and small business owners. If you count yourself among this group of hard-working Americans, you likely know it can be difficult to borrow money from a local bank that prefers to see a pay stub and steady income provided by a […]
We’re often told this in business. You have to spend money to make money. But how true is it? And what exactly should you spend it on? There are lots of times when spending money will make you money. Those who spend on education still earn more on average (although it’s possible to earn more […]
Freelancing is becoming an increasingly obvious way to bring in a little (or a lot of) extra money. Most of us have the basic tools we need to work remotely. And technology has made freelancing a lot easier than it once was. There are countless sites and apps dedicated to putting potential freelancers in contact […]