Freelance writing saved my family and me. In the summer of 2015, we had moved from Philadelphia to San Diego. Expenses in San Diego were three times what they were in Philadelphia. Since moving back was not an immediate option, I decided to start freelancing. I started out with social media management for local businesses. […]
Work Smart, Not Harder: Double Dip on Ideas and Resources
As a work-at-home entrepreneur, freelance writer, and startup consultant, I’m often asked where I find time to start new businesses or seek out writing gigs. It wasn’t until recently that I realized I do something that not everyone else does – I double dip when it comes to ideas and resources in order to save […]
5 Lessons I Learned on My Journey from $5 to $150 per Hour
Here’s an idea: Your hourly freelance fee should be twice what it is right now. How do I know? Because most freelancers undercharge – and chances are, you are one of them. I mean it in the nicest way possible. The fact that you are undercharging is good news. It means that there’s a world […]
Freelance Services Busy Moms Can Offer That Don’t Interfere with Family Time
Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or a working mom, chances are you’ve got a lot on your plate. The last thing you need is to add another entry to your already overflowing to-do list. But what if an added task or two each week could lead to extra money without having to take up precious […]
How Moms Can Earn More By Creating a Lifestyle Career
By Susan Finch Living as a freelance video editor and writer in New York was a thrilling experience that helped me build confidence as I figured out how to cover my expensive bills, go out with friends, and put a little away. I prided myself on being able to take care of myself financially, but […]
Why Saying No to Clients Could Mean Saying Yes to Your Business
When you are starting out as an entrepreneur, be it as a coach or a writer, a web designer or a retailer, all you want is to land that important first client, to make your very first sale. But as time progresses, you might find those first clients becoming more of a burden than an […]
How to Work From Home as a Copywriter
I remember the first time I heard the term copywriting. I thought it was a profession based around copyrighting books; basically registering legal documents for books and other publications. It turns out I was completely wrong. What is copywriting? Copywriting is the process of writing persuasively to promote a person, product, business, idea, or opinion. […]