As the world around us changes, full-time employment is taking on a very different persona. Building a portfolio career is now an exciting prospect. Even those who previously considered themselves working within a traditional job are considering taking the plunge....
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8 Things That Will Kickstart Your Freelance Career
You did it. You finally made the leap into “hanging your shingle” and serving clients as a freelancer. Kickstarting your freelance career takes guts, knowledge, and fortitude, and that’s just the start of the successful freelancer attribute list. Here are 8 mindsets,...
So What’s the Difference Between a Freelancer & an Employee?
Have you ever gotten an offer to do some freelance work, but turned it down because you weren’t sure what you would be getting into as an independent contractor? If you’re considering freelancing, but you don’t really know what to expect, read on. We’ll discuss the...
The Freelancer’s Guide to Networking
Freelance work is attractive because of the freedom of place and time among so many other positives. However, work does not come without effort. To gather contacts and customers, we must put ourselves out there. If done daily and consistently, networking is a skill...
What is Imposter Syndrome? 4 Ways to Overcome It
Diving into the world of freelancing presents a truckload of new challenges. Logistics, client acquisition, online resources, and a business plan are several items to check off your start-up list. However, imposter syndrome is perhaps the most massive inner beast...
How Being Vulnerable Grows Your Freelance Business
When you’ve spent years (decades?) being large, in charge, a confident leader, and accustomed to being right, vulnerability can feel like a cold and shameful slap in the face. It may surprise you to learn that being vulnerable grows your business. Voyageur U helps you...