Articles tagged "Small business"

How automation helps me subcontract work as a freelance writer

Discover how to grow your freelance business with the help of automation.

What to do when your web content is stolen

If someone steals your content, it's up to you to get it taken down. Here's how to do that.

How to use brand partnerships as a growth strategy

No matter the size of your team or your budget, partnerships are a great way to grow your brand.

7 ways to be transparent in your business—and why it matters

The more transparent you are, the more likely you are to meet your customers' expectations. And when someone knows what they're doing to get from you, they're more likely to stick around.

How any brand can sell merchandise on their website

eCommerce is hard enough for full-time retailers, so doing it as a side hustle might seem overwhelming. But promotional merchandising can improve business for any company or influencer.

How I take time off as a freelancer and actually leave work behind

Taking breaks isn't just a luxury or a nice-to-have. Not as an employee and definitely not as a freelancer. This year I learned that the hard way.

How I scaled my freelance business to $10,000/month

Whether you're starting from the ground up or have been freelancing for a while, the steps you can take to grow your business will look pretty similar. Here's what worked for me.

8 tools you need in your security stack as a freelancer

I'm a security paranoid. No tin foil hat, but I do like to stay vigilant. One truth I live by is that no one is below the notice of hackers and other cybersecurity bad actors. If you're a freelancer, never think you're not on their radar.

How to design for your brand without a designer

Designers are geniuses—they're able to take an idea in your brain and turn it into a beautiful reality. But if you're on a shoestring budget, design resources might not be in the cards. That means you'll have to start by doing it yourself.

Zapier report: Pandemic business boom

While the start of the pandemic forced furloughs, layoffs, and business closures at unprecedented speed, Americans responded by starting small businesses at a record pace, according to a new report by Zapier.