Adapted from Chapter 5 of How to Start a Successful Creative Agency, “Starting Your Freelance Business” So, you’re thinking about ditching your 9-to-5 job in marketing, advertising, or communications to go full-time freelancing. Whether you’re a writer, graphic designer, front-end developer, or filmmaker, you might be wondering how to make the switch. The challenge is, … Read more
If you’re job hunting right now, chances are you’re doing interviews remotely. There are definitely some perks to this. No need to worry about being late because of traffic, you can have notes handy without it being too obvious, and if you live in a rural area, you now have access to the same opportunities … Read more
We spend a lot of our waking hours at work, and when it’s going well, it can be a great source of meaning and creativity. It should be a place where you can come up with new ideas, solve problems, and help others. But, as behavioral expert Nir Eyal points out, many of us end … Read more
Every job requires a mix of workplace and technical skills, and you probably have a strong set of skills from your education and past work. High-income skills are those valuable tools and expertise that employers highly appreciate because they address crucial business needs. According to a 2022 report from McKinsey & Company, these skills can … Read more
You can paint a room, or you can paint it really well. If you want to take it to the next level and paint like a pro—with clean lines and a flawless finish—you need to approach it like the experts do. The secret to painting a room perfectly lies in using quality tools and putting … Read more
Curious about setting up a smart home? Smart home tech can make life easier by automating everyday tasks and connecting devices to improve convenience, energy efficiency, security, and comfort. The best part? You don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy these benefits. You can create a smart home on a budget without breaking the … Read more
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