California’s New Freelance Law Includes 8 Powerful Protections
A new California freelance law went into effect January 1, 2025. The law, known as SB-988 Freelance Worker Protection Act, has some important new requirements…
Freelancing and the The Long Tail – Find Your Niche and Thrive
You would be forgiven for thinking that it’s just good freelancing business to take any jobs that come your way. After all, gigs can be…
Why You Shouldn’t Quit Your Job to Pursue Freelancing
It's tempting to say goodbye to your current job when launching your freelance operation. Here's why that's a bad idea.
4 Reasons Your Freelancing Business Should Not be Built Around a New Skill
“Fake it until you make it” is no way to run a freelancing operation. Here’s why you should have prior experience before making the leap.
Why You Need a Business Plan When Freelancing
Most of the questions I hear from people who are freelancing would be answered by a thoughtfully prepared business plan. So why do so few…
How to Protect Your Freelancing jobs from Melting Down
Freelancing jobs can implode for a huge variety of reasons, including mistakes on our part – being overbooked, unfocused, distracted by personal life issues, etc.…
