As a freelancer, you may understand more than most that customers are the life of a business. This may seem like a moot point, but no clients mean no business. To survive in this business style, you must know how to get more clients. Being an independent or freelance...
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5 Portfolio Career Jobs You Can Do From Anywhere
Leaving the grind of corporate 9-to-5 in favor of a job you can do from anywhere is a tantalizing carrot to dangle in front of your nose. Though it’s tempting to fantasize about the beach onto which you’ll plunk your towel and laptop, be savvy about a big leap to a...
The Freelance Career: Benefits of a Portfolio Life
There was a time when a freelance career was solely the preserve of the very brave or already wealthy. The concept of throwing out a steady 9-to-5 and guaranteed paycheck to go it alone was considered a risk reserved only for the few. As the working world has changed,...
Building a Portfolio Career from the Ground Up
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....
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...
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...