For a freelancer, the line between being “flexible” and being “taken advantage of” can be dangerously thin. You want to be an accommodating partner, but you also need to protect your time, your energy, and the profitability of your business. This is where the art of negotiation comes in—not as a tool for conflict, but … Read more
For many freelancers, the sentence that causes the most anxiety isn’t about a complex project or a tight deadline. It’s the simple act of saying, “I’m not available then.” The fear is palpable: setting a boundary might make you seem difficult, uncooperative, or ungrateful for the work, potentially causing a valuable client to walk away. … Read more
The allure of freelancing often begins with a picture of freedom: no morning commute, no rigid 9-to-5, and the ability to work from a sunlit café or a quiet home office. But as many soon discover, this freedom has a shadow side. When your office is always open and your boss is you, the workday … Read more