Overcoming the Fear of Failure in Your Freelance Career
Being your own boss is the dream of many. Alas, it’s a reality for precious few. In Canada, self-employed people represent only about 15% of the working population. That’s less than 2 in 10 people. While I’m sure many of the remaining 85% are happy with their current employment situation, or have no desire to […]
Mountains & Valleys: How to Bridge Inconsistent Freelance Income
It’s called many things: “Feast or Famine”, “When it rains it pours”, “Mountains & Valleys” (my favourite term), etc. But they all mean one thing: Freelancers make inconsistent income. It’s just the nature of the beast. Some months a freelancer can make tremendous money, and other months their income can plummet to the ground. It […]
Name Your Price: What Does Your Dream Cost?
I’ve been self-employed since 2012, and it would be an understatement to say I’ve enjoyed it. It’s seriously been the best professional decision I’ve ever made! The perks that come with self-employment are truly amazing: Unlimited income potential Possibility for great success No limit on vacation time Create your own work schedule You’re in charge […]
Self Employment: A Risk Worth Taking
When I first started designing and developing websites in 2009, I knew there was an abundance of studio jobs out there when I graduated from my University program. It was very exciting to know that when I graduated, the possibilities were almost endless; there were great gigs in Vancouver, Calgary, Los Angeles, New York City, […]