Advice

Providing advice and support to freelancers is a big reason for this site to exist. It’s run BY freelancers and FOR freelancers (and remote workers!)

Scroll down to see all of our freelance advice posts – or start with some of these most popular ones:

Details of my Freelance Kickstarter course.
How to protect your mental health when you work from home.
Being a Writer – one of our trademark “open and honest” posts, on the realities of being a freelance writer.
Sites Like Upwork – A list of alternatives to Upwork for online freelance gigs.
How to Get Approved on Upwork.
The 52 Best Freelance Websites (for Beginners and Experts!)

Why Freelancers Fail: 11 Reasons Why Freelancers Quit

January 24, 2023 by Ben Taylor

Over nearly 20 years of freelancing and five years of coaching other freelancers, I’ve met surprisingly few people who’ve switched to …

April 20, 2022 by Lyn McNamee, Updated September 27, 2023

Almost every day, a reader emails us asking about online data entry jobs. In some ways, it’s not surprising. Data entry …

March 17, 2022 by Ben Taylor, Updated November 7, 2022

Imagine how life-changing it would be to make regular income from blogging about your interests and passions? Plenty of people do …

March 10, 2022 by Lyn McNamee, Updated September 27, 2023

Comparing job boards, like Upwork vs. Fiverr or Freelancer vs. People per Hour can be a minefield for a new freelancer …

February 24, 2022 by Michelle Lovrine Honeyager, Updated October 12, 2023

Here’s a reality for you: When you’re freelancing, or running any business of your own, working out how to get clients …

February 15, 2022 by Ben Taylor, Updated September 14, 2022

Freelancing can transform your working life, and give you more freedom and balance than you could ever hope for in a …

February 10, 2022 by Ben Taylor, Updated April 19, 2022

One stumbling block remote workers and freelancers often come across is how to be productive at home. It’s a tricky — …

February 9, 2022 by Lyn McNamee, Updated September 27, 2023

Can accountants work from home? The answer is yes! Accountants and bookkeepers can – and do – work from their home offices worldwide.

January 18, 2022 by Lyn McNamee, Updated April 19, 2022

If you want to maximise your earning potential, and have people chasing after you to work for them, it’s crucial to …

January 18, 2022 by Ben Taylor, Updated February 16, 2022

Over the years, I’ve been surprised by how many readers have asked me for time management tips. It seems that many …