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An eye for detail, cordial social skills, and top-notch connections can all turn your event planning hobby into a thriving small business. However, more elaborate events require a few extra…

Online payment tools understandably get a lot of flack. Why turn yet another task over to the machines when cash, checks, and wire transfers historically work? But checks bounce. Cash…

Your passion for photography spurred a successful freelance venture. But now that you’re eyeing the title of “small business owner,” the latest version of Lightroom, and top-of-the-line Nikon gear are…

Let’s face it: a nine-to-five job just isn’t for everybody. Steady bi-weekly paychecks, predictable daily tasks, and a consistent work schedule do have their perks, but sometimes those aren’t enough…

Between the high-profile guest speaker lineups, thousands of excited attendees, and a several-day conference, corporate events are every event planner’s dream. But the success doesn’t come without caveats. Large-scale events…

Just a few years ago, you were learning how to become a freelance photographer. Photography was mostly a hobby, but you’d make a few bucks off the occasional sporting event,…

The problem with creative writing jobs is that they can be unpredictable. Think about it. You apply for dozens of screenwriting or technical writing jobs, and you finally receive an…

Do you know how many people use digital scheduling apps to organize their appointments, meetings, and personal errands? Over 500 million. And why wouldn’t they? You can schedule a meeting…

Congratulations! As a freelance (or even in-house) copywriter, you’ve done pretty well for yourself. You have a handful of satisfied clients and a steady supply of projects, but you’re still…

What time works best for you? is the catchphrase of many freelancers and small business owners. Clients love when you’re flexible and take into consideration their busy schedules … right?…

As an independent contractor, growing your business is exactly what you’ve always hoped to do. Yet, at a certain point, you might be overwhelmed by the sheer number of leads,…

PayPal is the financial lifeblood for many small businesses. You use this top-of-the-line software to invoice your clients, keep track of your spending and income, and transfer money between accounts.…