I’m not sure why it’s taken me this long to read the New York Times bestseller Million Dollar Weekend. I’m familiar with its author Noah Kagan, founder of major tech brand AppSumo and heavily involved in the launch of image sharing tool Imgur. I’ve read his blog, and listened to him on podcasts, and he […]
If you think the online side hustle space is just for the kids, you’re potentially missing out on a significant — and relatively easy — chunk of extra income. Those of us over 50 are out here on the internet, building skills, businesses and extra revenue. There are YouTubers in their 70s and beyond, freelancers of all ages, and […]
Like most writers I have a lot of reservations around generative AI. It’s already stolen part of my job, and I’m concerned it’s coming for the rest of it. But burying your head in the sand is probably not the way to go right now if you’re a freelancer. AI is here to stay. Like […]
The last year has seen a lot of changes for me, including a big increase in my non-work responsibilities, so making more money while working fewer hours has become a necessity. Here’s how I’m doing it. Simplify Everything I’ve streamlined everything in my online business so there are fewer moving parts. I went from running […]
Running a one-person business that actually makes a profit isn’t easy, but there is a pretty simple formula that almost anyone can follow. Whether you’re setting up a side hustle, or hope to make a full-time living eventually, there are just three simple steps to take initially. Assess Your Skills and Expertise Sit down and […]
There are books about money, and books about freelancing, but there are also a few excellent books that specifically address how to optimise profits as a freelancer. Here are a few of the ones that have had an actual impact on the revenue I bring into my freelance business. The Compound Effect: Multiply Your Success […]
As freelancers we don’t have the same employee benefits, perks and security as our employed contemporaries, but our lives can offer a lot more freedom and flexibility. And with a little forethought, we can at least put things in place to protect ourselves financially. If you’re new to freelancing, here are some of the things […]
The State of Creators 2024 Report is out, and perhaps unsurprisingly, only the top 4% of online creators are making $100,000 or more annually. But is this set to change? There’s a lot more money to be made, if you listen to the predictions. According to Goldman Sachs, the creator economy could be worth half […]
First of all I’d like to qualify the whole concept of passive income. There is indeed such a thing as truly passive income. It’s what comes from investing in an asset and then having someone else manage that asset for you. Whether you own rental real estate or a complex investment portfolio, if you make […]