I’m so sick of the “easy money” hype, aren’t you? — Judging by the number of people writing about passive income — and the number of people who are reading about it — passive income is the holy grail for a large chunk of the population. And why not? Who wouldn’t want money showing up out of nowhere on a regular…

How WordPress expert Vernon S. Howard built his flourishing freelance business I always find it helpful to learn from successful freelancers about how they’ve gotten their starts and the elements that have made their businesses grow. This is why I recently interviewed Vernon S. …

A dry pipeline with no prospective clients is a common fear for freelancers, even those who have gotten a few clients already. But there are ways to insulate your business against such dry spells. Being a freelancer requires intestinal fortitude, for sure. First, you gotta get that first client, which is not easy. But even after you get your first client… There will be cold sweat and this thought: what if no one else ever hires me to write for them?? …

It’s a proven way to make your writing resonate and increase your impact — while simplifying the writing process, too! — Has this ever happened to you? You work hard on an article that you think has a lot of great information for your target audience… …and it falls flat. A total bust. No reactions, no eyeballs… What’s up with that? Well…one possibility is that you didn’t write it from your…

Preparing for a catastrophic event makes a huge difference when you’re self-employed Picture this: things are going swimmingly. You’re healthy, happy, and even have great clients. You decide to celebrate with a mini-vacation in NYC. You’ve got tickets to Alladin on Broadway and made a reservation for dinner at Becco. …