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A Comprehensive Guide to Setting Freelance Rates

Struggling to price your freelance services? Learn tips for setting freelance rates with pricing strategies, understanding of market rates, and using tools like Solo Hustle’s price books. Perfect for freelancers in photography, web development, content writing, and more!

Diving into the Magic Behind your Solo Hustle

Diving into the Magic Behind your Solo Hustle

Solo entrepreneurs need every advantage they can get to launch their companies and grow their revenue. Solo Hustle is the behind-the-scenes tool that makes this possible. With the launch of the beta version, it’s the perfect time to become a Solo Hustler. Let’s walk...

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Managing Subcontractors for Your Business

Managing Subcontractors for Your Business

If the saying, “You have to spend money to make money,” is accurate, that person might have been talking about hiring and managing subcontractors for your freelance business. It may mean more out of pocket expenses, but there are some serious perks to consider: Scale...

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A Checklist of To-Dos When Starting A Business

A Checklist of To-Dos When Starting A Business

Recently my 14-year-old daughter decided she wanted to start a potions business with one of her friends; they figured love potions might be in demand before Valentine’s Day. So over the course of a sleepover, they set up an Instagram account, promoted it on their...

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How To Manage Your Side Hustle Like a Business

How To Manage Your Side Hustle Like a Business

Your side hustle might be your dream, your hobby, your stress relief—but are you treating it like your business? No matter how small right now, starting off with the same attention and focus you give your “real” job is the best way to ensure doing what you love...

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Protect Yourself with Client Contracts

Protect Yourself with Client Contracts

The joy of freelancing or setting up your own business means selecting the work you want to do and the clients with whom you want to work. But as with most things in life, there is always a trade-off. The freedom to choose your work also means that you, and you alone,...

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Side Hustle Ideas That Can Pay Off This Year

Side Hustle Ideas That Can Pay Off This Year

There’s been a lot of chatter about The Great Resignation over the last few months. As businesses coped with pandemic changes—and some industries suffered unavoidable safety issues that affected work conditions and bottom lines—there were almost 69 million workplace...

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