Hamad Abdel AalMar 1, 20203 min read3 Essential Tax Tips All Freelancers Should KnowIt can be the most dreaded part of freelancing — tax preparation. But taxes don’t have to bring nightmares. It only takes a bit of...
Hamad Abdel AalFeb 28, 202014 min readEmail Etiquette Tips for Freelancers: 10 Do’s, 10 Don’ts, 10 TemplatesEmail is an essential part of modern business — no matter if you’re a content writer, a marketer, a designer or anything under the sun....
Hamad Abdel AalFeb 23, 20209 min readHow to Start an LLC: A Comprehensive Guide for FreelancersRead our comprehensive guide on how to start an LLC, including defining the differences between a sole proprietorship and an LLC as well...
Hamad Abdel AalFeb 21, 20204 min readThe Power of Goal-Setting: Freelancers on Where They Hope to Be in 2030 (Part 5 of 5)As we look to a new decade, it’s time to reflect on the evolution of the gig economy and what these changes mean for freelancers. In part...
Hamad Abdel AalFeb 13, 20204 min readHow Freelancers Can Stay Relevant as the Gig Economy Grows (Part 4 of 5)As we look to a new decade, it’s time to reflect on the evolution of the gig economy and what these changes mean for freelancers. In part...
Hamad Abdel AalFeb 9, 20205 min read10 Time-Saving Tools for Freelance Business OwnersEarly in your entrepreneurial career, it is not uncommon to be the business development lead, social media strategist and manager,...
Hamad Abdel AalFeb 7, 20205 min readHow to Set Long-Term Goals for Your Business (Part 3 of 5)As we look to a new decade, it’s time to reflect on the evolution of the gig economy and what these changes mean for freelancers. In part...
Hamad Abdel AalFeb 2, 20202 min readFeeling Freelance Fatigue? Consider a Solo Writing RetreatToday may be National Groundhog Day, but if I have my way, I won’t be seeing my shadow, and I certainly won’t have time to check if ol’...
Hamad Abdel AalJan 31, 20205 min read7 Predictions for Freelance Work in the Next Decade (Part 2 of 5)As we look to a new decade, it’s time to reflect on the evolution of the gig economy and what these changes mean for freelancers. In part...
Hamad Abdel AalJan 30, 20205 min read6 Times When Case Studies Can Help You Win New BusinessThe case study is one of the most important promotional pieces to have on hand for new business pitching – and having them is one thing...
Hamad Abdel AalJan 24, 20205 min readWhat the Gig Economy Was Like in 2010 (Part 1 of 5)As we look to a new decade, it’s time to reflect on the evolution of the gig economy and what these changes mean for freelancers. In part...
Hamad Abdel AalJan 19, 20203 min readHow to Counteract Sitting All Day With Simple Remedies“Sitting is the new smoking” and “sitting disease” were coined to address the sedentary epidemic so many of us face, simply by sitting in...
Hamad Abdel AalJan 18, 20203 min readHow to Figure Out Podcast Rates and Other Things That Make Freelancers Uncomfortable#GrowthGoals: One content creator’s forage into the podcasting space. A blog series exploring the well-intentioned attempt of a content...
Hamad Abdel AalJan 17, 20206 min readHow to Position Yourself as a Freelance Leader Versus a Freelance LaborerYou know that client. The one who wears you down to a much lower rate, expects you to do revision after revision — at no extra pay of...
Hamad Abdel AalJan 15, 20207 min readTop Conferences for Freelance Writers and Creatives in 2020“The best investment you can make is in yourself.” — Warren Buffet. So why not start by attending one of fast-growing conferences and...
Hamad Abdel AalJan 12, 20206 min read5 Green Flags That Indicate a Client Relationship Will Be GreatAnyone who works as a consultant or agency partner for multiple clients has had the “red flag” conversation many times with peers — where...
Hamad Abdel AalJan 5, 20203 min readHow to Be a Successful Mentee and Get More Out of MentorshipReady to find a great mentor? In a previous post, we talked about how to choose a freelance mentor and why you need one. But getting the...
Hamad Abdel AalDec 29, 20193 min read5 Powerful Mind Hacks Freelancers Can Use to Reset for the New YearNew Year… same ‘meh’? Not everyone is jazzed about another lap around the sun and relies on resolutions to improve their life and...
Hamad Abdel AalDec 22, 20192 min readHow to Choose a Freelance Mentor and Why You Need One“My mentor said, ‘Let’s go do it,’ not ‘You go do it.’ How powerful when someone says, ‘Let’s!’” — Jim Rohn CEOs and CMOs have mentors....
Hamad Abdel AalDec 20, 20194 min readHow Writers Can Craft Impactful Customer StoriesThe mantra for hustling full-time freelancers who want to grow their income could easily be “more skills, more money.” Especially when we...
