Morgan Overholt offers advice about freelance, small business and blogging to freelancers and clients
I left my corporate career behind in 2017 before it was the popular thing to do. Back then, my friends and family thought I was crazy. “I could never work for myself,” they said. “And I could certainly never work from home!” Yet, by the end of 2020, over 36% of the American workforce had … Read More
As someone who has earned over $600,000 on the Upwork freelance platform, I’m often asked about the pros and cons of Upwork. Read Also: Can you make good money on Upwork? How I made $600,000 in 4 years Upwork, for the uninitiated, is the world’s largest freelance marketplace. On the site, freelancers can browse jobs … Read More
The internet is full of advice articles when it comes to Upwork. There’s plenty of advice on how to write great cover letters and effective proposals, how to win your first client or your first gig, how to raise your rates and even how to secure a positive review. Read Also: Can you make good … Read More
Let me start by telling you a little bit about my upbringing. I was raised in a stable low-middle-class household in a small town in Tennessee. Lower when I was younger, middle to upper-middle as a teen. I am fortunate enough to have never wondered where my next meal was coming from. My medical needs … Read More
Are you considering pursuing a career as an entrepreneur in the art field? Thanks to the era of remote work, it’s never been easier for self-employed artists of all disciplines to make a living running their own businesses. All it takes is a little bit of hard work and the right set of entrepreneurial skills. … Read More
Are you thinking about pursuing a career in graphic design? If so, you will be pleased to know that graphic design can be an enjoyable and lucrative profession. It also doesn’t require any special degrees or certifications. Although a bachelor’s degree is generally recommended. Especially if you don’t have a lot of previous work experience … Read More
Welcome to the world – or welcome to considering the world – of 1099 employment. Come on in, the water is fine. As someone who quit her salaried job in 2017 to become a full-time freelancer (and now blogger), I remember feeling a range of emotions about the concept of becoming an independent contractor with, … Read More
Rates are a subjective thing, especially for a freelance designer. And there’s no “right way” or “right amount” to charge in the graphic design world. At the end of the day, every freelance graphic designer should figure out what works best for themselves and their business. But with that said, it can still be a … Read More
I love being a freelancer. I get to be my own boss, set my own hours and control my own destiny. But I admit, I hate worrying about taxes. And I doubt I’m alone in that sentiment. The truth is, taxes can be a bit more complicated for a freelancer than they might be for … Read More
The only thing I like more than freelancing is knowing how to get in on the ground floor with trending SEO terms before the playing field becomes too crowded. With that tip in mind, welcome to my “Best Tools for Freelancers Guide, 2022”. For first-time readers, allow me to introduce myself. I’m Morgan Overholt and … Read More