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…
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How to Become a Freelance Photographer
by Paulby PaulMy life revolves around my camera… and wine. No joke, that’s all I’d need on a desert island. I’ve learned a lot through my years as a wedding photographer, and…
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How to Set Up a Virtual Office: Full Guide for Solopreneurs
by Paulby PaulIt’s 2020—we’ve officially gone digital. 80% of Americans own an iPhone or an Android. Another 89% have a computer in their homes. And just over half of all citizens own…
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Do you find yourself repeating conversations with clients? Mindlessly performing tasks that could be automated? Wishing you had a few more hours in the day? If so, don’t worry, it’s…
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5 Small Business Marketing Ideas to Increase Your Client Base
by Paulby PaulYou’ve been in the industry for a few years and built up a decent-sized client base. Now, it’s time to work on reaching even more people. We’re talking about marketing,…
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Being a successful entrepreneur comes with several benefits. You get to do what you love, set your own schedule, and create your own workload. This “work at your own leisure”…
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As an independent contractor, you know that keeping track of your business expenses is both time-consuming and completely necessary. It helps you to track your income and tax write-offs to…
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As an independent contractor, the last thing you want to do is to sit around and twiddle your thumbs while you wait for new leads to fall into your lap.…
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Client Interfacing: 10 Keys to Effective Communication with Freelance Clients
by Paulby PaulAt this point in your entrepreneurial journey, you realize how much easier it is to work with current clients than it is to generate new clients. Unfortunately, it’s really easy…
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A Freelancer’s Guide to Building a Successful Project Approval Process
by Paulby PaulIt’d be nice if freelance jobs went like this: Find clients who need work. Do the work. Get paid. Unfortunately, it hardly ever looks like that. There are often a…
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Some photographers love it, some are indifferent, some dread it, and others outsource it. Whatever your approach or disposition, if you’re a photographer, post-processing is a critical part of your…
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When I ask my son why he’s not doing what I asked him to do, he often replies, “I’m trying.” But he’s not. People often say they are trying or…