Ray Manley, top freelance writer, content creator and marketer

In today’s economy, one thing’s for certain: Jobs don’t grow on trees. This is especially true if you’re a freelancer. In this eBook, you’ll learn: What it’s *really* like to have a freelance career Where to find freelance jobs online How to stand out from a sea of competitors How

The New and Future Reality of Virtual Events [The Weekly Wrap]

This week, Robert Rose thinks we all need to watch our tone, gives an unexpected perspective about what you should do and think now about future in-person events, and points to the magic of ghostwriting. Continue reading → The post The New and Future Reality of Virtual Events [The Weekly

COVID-19 Resources for Freelancers and Small Business Owners

COVID-19 Resources: Last updated March 18, 2020 If you’re a small business owner in North America, the past couple of weeks have certainly been anxiety-inducing. According to a recent survey by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), 23% of U.S. small business owners are already feeling negative impacts from

Successful Ghostwriting Demands Collaboration, Not Magic

Ghostwriters are like introverted ventriloquists, but they can’t hide behind the scenes. And credited authors can’t put their name to content that just magically appears. Both have a role in the collaboration. Continue reading → The post Successful Ghostwriting Demands Collaboration, Not Magic appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

You Can Write Faster With This Guide

You’re facing deadlines. You have multiple pieces to write. Maybe you’re just sick of the assignment taking so long. How can you write faster and still do it well? Here’s some help. Continue reading → The post You Can Write Faster With This Guide appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

Freelancer vs. Contractor vs. Employee: What Are You Being Hired As

The freelancer vs. contractor vs. employee classification is something employers at large companies generally pay attention to as part of their tax strategy to save money. It’s not something small service business owners like yourself usually give much thought to. But, perhaps it’s time you paid attention to the freelancer

Meet Ryan and Adrian of Workhaus, Who Use Cloud Accounting to Keep Their Rapidly Scaling Business on the Right Track

When Ryan and Adrian ventured out to start a business of their own, they were on a mission to create something that would help make a difference in their home city of Toronto. So they co-founded Workhaus, a collection of coworking spaces across the downtown core. Here, they offer anyone

Your How-To Plan for 12 Months of Customer-Focused Blogging

How do you deliver more blog content without sacrificing quality? A content road map can lead the way. Walk through each step of this process to create a 12-month calendar that will keep to the right path. Continue reading → The post Your How-To Plan for 12 Months of Customer-Focused

90 Great Websites to Find Freelance Jobs (Updated!)

We’ve pulled together some of the best websites for freelancers, where you can find a variety of exciting, creative opportunities to take your freelance business to the next level. Let’s take a deep dive into 90 great websites to find freelance jobs (and exactly what to do when you find

Meet Kelly, a Web Developer Who Creates Winning Project Proposals with a Simple Cloud Accounting Solution

Nine months was all it took for Kelly to realize she wasn’t built for a full-time desk job. Instead, she liked the idea of owning a business, choosing the team she wanted and doing the work she loved. So with freelance web development experience under her belt throughout grad school,