If you’re looking for flexibility and autonomy in your work, consider becoming a freelancer by following these steps.

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Of course you like working alone. You don't want to report to anyone, you don't want that 9 to 5 job, and you don't really want to limit yourself to doing something for someone else while you stop ...

I've worked as a freelancer for different companies since I was 19. The way the labor market's going these days, working as a freelancer isn't what happens when you're made redundant — it's a viable, ...

It can be, if you know how to do it. TIP #1: Ignore the experts. If you Google "how to be a freelancer," you will get a range of advice. But most will fall into a single category. They will encourage ...

I recently landed the sort of high-profile, handsomely paid freelance gig I used to only dream about. The editor, a freelancer herself who was new to the client’s team, took a look at the client’s all ...

Every freelancer eventually asks the same question: Should I niche down or stay broad? The answer depends on a few things.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of the biggest challenges facing freelancers today is making sure they have access to a community. Working online has plenty of ...

Freelancers share their best practices for being their own boss, and why you should so totally just do it. When talking to creative freelancers, there’s one phrase ...

What are you doing to become successful in 2017? If you're ready to put in the work, becoming a freelancer could be the most lucrative New Year's resolution you make -- whether you're trying to score ...

So you want to hang out with your shingle and become a freelance lawyer? That's great! There has been a dramatic increase in people striking out independently and going freelance. In an Upwork study, ...