As a freelance worker, you have no boss. This gives you both the freedom to decide what you work on and when and the responsibility of running your business to the best of your ability. Among the many decisions you must make for yourself is whether you should...
Working as a freelance artist or graphic designer often means starting projects that don't end up with a paid invoice. Sometimes, a client is unhappy with the final product and chooses to work with someone else. That on its own may be frustrating but it is not...
Like most freelance web designers, your creative efforts are both a labor of love and a business. Unfortunately, people often assume that “experience” or “exposure” are enough to pay your bills. Having a contract in place is crucial to protect yourself. Contracts help...
Somewhere along the last few years, a lot of Americans got fed up working entirely for someone else. Gig work has become so common that it’s estimated that up to 39% of U.S. workers now fall under the “freelancer” umbrella – and New York is home to many of them. In...
Freelancers count on their clients to pay just as much as the clients count on the freelancers to provide quality services. Using contracts helps to protect both sides. In New York, a written contract is required for any project that’s worth at least $800, including...
As a freelance designer, writer or programmer, you know that some clients are great – and some are most certainly not. While everyone defines a “problem” client a little differently, you want to do your best to spot clients who will try to use and abuse you by not...
If you’re considering becoming a freelancer or are already one today, one of the things you need to be aware of is the potential for people to try to take your services without paying. It happens more often than you think. In fact, the majority of freelancers admit...
Working as a freelancer is an ideal arrangement for many modern professionals. You get to control what work you do and the schedule for your daily life. You get to pick and choose your clients based on how much they pay you or how interesting a project seems. If you...