5 Must-Have Cloud-Based Tools for Remote Workers

5 Must-Have Cloud-Based Tools for Remote Workers

Guest post by Vanessa Rombaut I’ve been both a remote worker and a local-in-the-office worker. Both have the pros and cons, and along the way I’ve gathered an arsenal of cloud-based tools to help me get my job done, plan projects, make small talk with colleagues,...
How to Tell Your Client You’ve Missed the Deadline (and Be Professional About It)

How to Tell Your Client You’ve Missed the Deadline (and Be Professional About It)

Guest post by Simone Smith Missing a deadline is something that happens even to the best of us. Whether you got sick and couldn’t finish your tasks on time or the project took you much longer than expected, one thing is clear – you’re about to miss the...
Why Establishing Your Freelance Business Is Key to Its Success

Why Establishing Your Freelance Business Is Key to Its Success

Guest post by Del Mauricio The prospect of starting a freelance business is something that has continued to gain traction in the recent decade. In fact, according to a study conducted by Intuit in 2010, 40% of the American workforce will consist of freelancers or...
5 Ways to Shield Yourself from Terrible Clients

5 Ways to Shield Yourself from Terrible Clients

Guest post by Del Mauricio There will be a time in your freelance career when you will encounter a difficult client: a hard to please individual with a tendency to either get distracted from the agreed upon project goals or someone who does not follow through with...