Category Archives for Freelancers
Starting Freelance Writing: Complete Guide
Welcome to my guide on how to start a career as a freelance writer. I’m going to show you how to launch your writing business, get clients online, and start making money as a successful freelance writer even if you have no experience. To save you time and hassles, I’ll also share the mistakes I made […]
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Top Freelance Careers for 2021
If you’re wondering, “What are the highest paying freelance jobs?” or trying to determine which freelancing skills are most in-demand right now, then this article is for you! We’re going to look at the top 10 freelance careers for earnings potential and market demand. I’ll also reveal which of these opportunities are the easiest freelance […]
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Is Freelancing Worth It? (Pros and Cons)
Freelancing can earn you a high income while giving you freedom that you wouldn’t enjoy in a full-time job. But it does come with risks and downsides, especially in the first year. So coming up, we’re going to look at the pros and cons of freelancing to decide it’s worth it for you. After reading […]
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Is Upwork Worth It? Review for Freelancers
I launched a successful freelance career on Upwork and helped many friends do the same. But the platform has become more competitive and introduced new fees for freelancers. So is it still worth the time and effort? And can you still make good money on Upwork? In this article, I’m going to give you a […]
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9 Good High Income Skills to Learn in 2021
The best way to propel your career (and income) forward is to learn a high income skill and find employers/clients to pay you for it. You can even pivot this into launching a business in the future. It all starts with choosing the right skill, though. So in this article, we’ll cover: 9 examples of […]
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25 Lucrative Side Hustle Ideas for 2021
If you’re looking for side hustle ideas, or wondering, “How do I make an extra $1000+ a month?” (or far more), then you’re in the right place. We’re going to look at the most lucrative side hustle ideas you can start right now. Our list also includes many easy side hustles that require very little […]
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3 Profile Overview Examples for Upwork
Your professional overview in your Upwork profile is critical for landing jobs as a freelancer. Clients use it to decide who to interview, and they also invite freelancers to interview directly after finding them in search results… …So if you create an Upwork profile that gets seen and clicked in search results, you’ll start getting […]
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Upwork Proposal Samples that Get Interviews (2 Templates)
I recently posted a job to Upwork.com and got 63 proposals overnight. There’s a TON of competition. So you really need a good Upwork proposal if you want to get any interviews at all. Fortunately, I’m going to walk you through the exact steps (and proposal templates) I used last year as a freelancer to […]
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Finding a Job After Self Employment – Tips for Resumes, Interviews and More
When running your own business or launching a startup doesn’t pan out, many people choose to return to a corporate job for more stability and a steady paycheck. But making the transition and finding a job after self employment isn’t always easy… In this article, I’m going to share some of the best strategies for […]
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What I Learned Self-Publishing an eBook on Amazon: Pros and Cons
I recently published a short book on Amazon using their Kindle Direct Publishing platform (KDP). Self publishing is becoming more and more popular so I wanted to write this post to talk about the pros and cons of self publishing on Amazon… The pleasant surprises, the frustrations, the things I didn’t find out until it […]
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Best Book on How to Become Rich: Millionaire Fastlane (Review)
The opinions and assessments shared on Career Sidekick are our own. We may earn commissions from purchases made after visiting links on our site. I’ve never done a book review on this blog, until now. I’ve read some great books that I probably should have reviewed. But The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco left me […]
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