The “ABC test” has had a massive impact on freelancers over the last few years. Originating in Maine in 1935, most of the current attention has been on its use in California (AB 5). It’s supposedly intended to address exploitation in the gig economy—with most public discussion focusing on rideshare companies.  People have asked me […]

There’s tons of analogies for freelance businesses out there, but this one stands out because you can take action on it right now.  I just ran across it in a pipeline coaching program. It’s from Donald Miller’s book, How to Grow Your Small Business (check out the summary on the BlackFreelance Blinkist Shared Space)… …it’s […]

Welcome to 2024! I’m glad you made it here with me, because as much hope as I have for 2024, 2023 really seemed like it was a year of “quiet crumbling” for businesses.  I’ve had so many private conversations of surprise business challenges and near-catastrophic issues (even the people I get my meat from had […]

If you’re spending time around here, you’re ahead of the freelancing curve. And that’s a good thing, because it’s shifting again.   A recent survey from Harvard Business Review Analytic Services and Fiverr reveals some findings that mean you might be in an even better position as modern work continues to evolve. Here’s what stood out […]

This post will help you with Phase 1 of the BlackFreelance Strategy Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now!   I’m just gonna come out and say it — passion doesn’t reliably point to a healthy freelance business. If you get that, you can honestly stop reading right there, because you’ve probably saved […]

  If you’re a freelancer, you’re a business writer. You might not be like me (a freelancer who sells their writing and content creation to businesses), but if you’re even tweeting about the freelance service you offer? Boom. You’re a business writer. If you’re feeling even a little out of place at that thought, know […]