Mar 8Meet my Burnout Fairy Godmothers: 7 women who inspire my Anti-Burnout philosophyTo celebrate International Women’s Day and National Women’s History month, I want to introduce to you seven women who have dramatically shifted my understanding of and approach to burnout. These women work across a variety of fields, but each has had such an impact on my life that I’ve come…Burnout8 min read
Feb 11, 2020Facebook Page vs. Profile: Which does your business really need?You’ve heard it over and over again: If you want to succeed in reaching more potential clients and customers, you need to be on Facebook. But as Facebook has evolved over the years, what it means to “be on Facebook” has gotten a little murky. The platform currently allows users…Social Media6 min read
Published in Collabos·Apr 10, 20195 Ways to Prevent Scope Creep When Working With FreelancersStay on schedule and on budget with these tips Scope Creep: It’s the bane of every project manager’s existence. If you’ve been a PM for very long, we’re willing to bet you’re no stranger to this all-too-common occurrence. …Project Management6 min read
Published in Collabos·Apr 4, 201915 Interview Questions to Ask Your Next FreelancerEven gig workers need to go through a vetting process Every hiring manager knows how important it is to interview potential candidates to find the right one for the job. But with the rise of the gig economy, today’s candidate pool isn’t quite what it used to be. More than…Freelancing7 min read
Published in Collabos·Mar 27, 20196 Steps to Successfully Hiring Your First FreelancerThe future of work awaits The verdict is in: Freelancing is here to stay. With more than 1 in 3 U.S. workers turning to freelance jobs as a way to pay the bills, it’s time for companies to take a long, hard look at their hiring policies. If you want…Freelancing6 min read
Published in Collabos·Mar 22, 20195 Reasons Freelancers Are Your Startup’s Greatest AssetThe gig economy is here, and it’s great news for your company In most workplaces, freelancers have typically been seen as a temporary solution to understaffing or skill deficits. …Freelancing5 min read
Published in The Covailnt Blog·Mar 21, 20196 Ways to Make Working With Freelancers a BreezeHow to make the gig economy work for your biz As more and more workers turn to contract gigs as a way to gain control of their careers, many companies have found themselves facing a tough decision: Adapt, or die. And while this shift in the workforce has given many…Freelancing7 min read
Published in The Covailnt Blog·Mar 14, 20195 Freelancing Myths DebunkedDon’t believe everything you hear about the future of work If you’ve read anything about business or employment recently, you may have noticed that freelancing has become a hot topic. …Freelancing6 min read
Published in Collabos·Feb 6, 20194 Reasons to Outsource Your Design ProjectsBecause a DIY approach isn’t always the best option If you’re anything like most startup founders, you’re constantly looking for ways to spend your seed money more efficiently and turn a profit as quickly as you can. Unfortunately, this often means you end up taking on tasks for which you’re…Outsourcing5 min read
Published in Collabos·Jan 30, 2019The 5 Best Places to Find FreelancersThe best virtual watering holes for the future of work Outsourcing work to a freelancer is an increasingly popular way to scale your business or startup, especially if you’re not quite ready to hire full-time staff. But finding the right people for the job can be a little different when…Freelancing6 min read
