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Freedom Economy
August 9, 2018

When Is the Time Right to Quit Your Job and Freelance Full Time?

You’ve likely noticed a growing trend where people choose to work as freelancers rather than working full time for a company. While this decision may seem counterintuitive, the freedom economy has never been stronger, and it may be a good time for you to consider making the switch yourself.  There is a lot to think about and a lot to consider before you hand over your letter of resignation and become a part of the freedom economy. Many freelancers spend a lot of sleepless nights thinking about whether or not they should make the jump, and even once they become…
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BusinessWorkstyle
June 7, 2018

At Home Vs. In Office Freelance Jobs: The Pros and Cons

Freelance jobs present a unique range of challenges. While you may have the chance to set your own schedule, you also have to be responsible for motivating yourself to stick to it. You often have the option to work from home, but you have to determine whether this will give you the structure you need to stay competitive in your industry. Making the right choice is essential, as you're solely responsible for your success. Consider both the pros and cons of various work environments so you can select the best place for tackling your freelance jobs like a pro. The…
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Freedom Economy
May 10, 2018

Why I Joined the Freedom Economy: Modern Femme™

The gig economy - or Freedom Economy - is offering a world of innovative new opportunities to modern entrepreneurs. This freelance-driven, self-employed world allows nearly anyone to leverage their skills and interests into a career where they're in charge of the hours, assignments, and scope of the work they do. If you're on the verge of jumping into the gig economy, but you're still experiencing some hesitation, check out the success story of Modern Femme™ and see how we made the leap from traditional careers to a job where we can ultimately assist others in joining this empowering movement alongside…
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BusinessWorkstyle
February 22, 2016

6 Things I Learned from Seeing Beyond 9 to 5 and Transitioning to Freelancing

Quitting your job and making the leap of faith into freelancing is a huge decision. Giving up the familiarity, structure and regular pay check that a 9-5 job can provide will be challenging. But think about it this way – no more morning commutes, a more relaxed start to your day, no more office politics, and fewer restraints on what you can do with your time during the work day. Once you actually start freelancing, it is amazing what you will learn about yourself and the work world in general – some will be great lessons, others will be tougher…
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Mariann Printmaking
Business
February 22, 2016

Freelancers Great at One Skill and Talent, But Not Always at Running a Business

All freelancers are talented. Whether you are a writer (like me), graphic designer, consultant, broker, artist, home contractor or virtual assistant, you have an area in which you excel. This is difficult enough to figure out in and of itself. How many people do you know who struggle to figure out what they are good at doing, let alone choose a career path they are happy with? Freelancers Are Skilled Professionals Realizing you have a skill and putting it to good use makes you unique – and it’s something that all freelancers have in common. We have an innate ability…
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Workstyle
February 22, 2016

Success Comes When You Stop Trying to Be a Jack of All Trades

Freelancers are doers. We are motivated, self-made, and are not afraid of a little hard work or putting in some extra hours to get the job done. Unfortunately, this mentality can also be our downfall. Trying to do too much and trying to be a jack of all trades can actually hurt your ability to grow your business. There is nothing wrong with trying to do it all yourself. I certainly did when I first started freelancing, but it also led me to be tempted to cut corners, something that did have an impact on my work. All it took…
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Workstyle
February 22, 2016

Freelancing is a REAL Career Choice

Think about the title of this blog post for a second and let it sink in – Freelancing is a career choice. It something you couldn’t say even 5 years ago. As I have said in the past, I became a freelancer out of necessity. Today, you have the opportunity to choose freelancing as a career by choice, and it’s a great option to consider when planning your future. Whether you are just graduating from school or are looking to change things up, or even spinning your wheels in a dead end job, you can become a freelancer. The beauty…
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Spera News
February 1, 2016

Work-Life Balance – A Freelancer’s Blessing and Curse

Having a good work-life balance is one of the best and, at times, worst things about being a freelancer. I often have a hard time creating a separation between work and home, and working from home only makes it more challenging. Yes, I have a designated home office, and I have regular, dedicated office hours, but the temptation to sneak into my office in the evening and check emails, or get ahead for tomorrow is always there. In the back of my mind, I know that the more time I put in, the more money I will make, and unlike…
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