Lifestyle

For many of us, freelancing isn’t just a type of work – it’s a whole lifestyle, and one that can bring work / life balance and true job satisfaction.

Here’s a selection of some of our most popular articles in this section:

How to Fire a Client (something that eventually comes up for every freelancer.)
The 7 Types of Client – A lighthearted podcast every freelancer is sure to relate to.
The Downsides of Freelancing – There are some, so we shouldn’t sugar-coat it.
Case Study: Getting Started on Upwork.
The Best Apps for Freelancers.
The Best Books for Freelancers.
The Freelance Lifestyle: Why I love it (and you may too!)

Browse our most recent freelance lifestyle articles below.

Training for Freelancers: Free and Cheap Options

October 24, 2017 by Ben Taylor, Updated May 26, 2020

It really grinds my gears when people moan about a lack of opportunities in the world. The internet opens up so …

October 18, 2017 by Ben Taylor, Updated September 12, 2019

When it comes to financing your small business, there are a number of options that could work. With small businesses making …

September 21, 2017 by Rosalyn Taylor, Updated December 3, 2020

Procrastination can be hard to avoid sometimes. In fact, some research suggests it may be a “universal human trait.” It’s also …

September 14, 2017 by Ben Taylor, Updated May 26, 2020

The gig economy is thriving across the world, and many more people are expected to switch to working on a freelance …

July 3, 2017 by Ben Taylor, Updated December 3, 2019

I’ve always thought people are lazy – and I now have the statistics to prove it! (If you’ve arrived on this …

May 26, 2017 by Ben Taylor, Updated September 12, 2019

Having written about Upwork scams before, I didn’t expect to nearly fall victim to one myself. However, in the course of …

March 27, 2017 by Ben Taylor, Updated May 26, 2020

I’ve never really been big on saving money. But on a cold morning in February 2017, I got stupidly excited about …