Kat Boogaard is a freelance writer focused on careers, entrepreneurship, and productivity. When she took the leap from her full-time, $30,000 marketing position, she wasn't totally prepared. Her ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. Many professionals are embarking on their freelancing journey ...

We have some tips on how to turn your freelance gig into a full-time opportunity. Out of 53 million Americans, 34 percent of the workforce is freelancing. That's more than the population of 25 states!

Up until last year, I was a freelancer for four years. It was a career path I kind of fell into; I love to travel, value my freedom of movement, and revel in the ability to be creative and explore a ...

At the beginning of March, I hit an emotional high: I started work as a freelancer, excited to embark on this new career I’d made for myself as a writer and podcaster. I set about making spreadsheets ...

This week, public radio legend Celeste Headlee tells us how freelancing has allowed her to do deeper, more intentional work and to have control over her schedule and the profits of her labor. Whether ...

In a recent article I explored the wisdom of Daniel Kahneman’s “outside view” when undertaking important decisions or planning for change. He recommends considering perspectives other than one’s own, ...

Six months ago, I left my full-time corporate job to go freelance. Like many other freelancers, gig workers and contract employees, I was making a bargain with myself: in exchange for leaving the ...

For decades, hiring permanent employees was the norm for businesses. However, today’s scaling companies frequently outsource project-based jobs to freelancers instead of hiring full-time staff. Hiring ...