Cu Fleshman 
Nowadays, it seems impossible to find a job that doesn’t require you to spend most of your time indoors, staring at a screen in a zombie-like haze. But if you’d much rather be outside soaking up some sunshine (and who wouldn’t?), these outdoor business ideas are for you. Don’t worry – you can still be … Read more
You feel constantly exhausted, snap at loved ones, and always have a cold — sound familiar? If so, you could be dealing with burnout. Stress is inevitable in life, but whether you’re self-employed or a student, you can prevent burnout by avoiding work and life fatigue. When I started freelance writing full-time, I often burnt … Read more
Whether you’re self-employed, running your own business, or studying for finals, let’s face it — holding yourself accountable is difficult. It’s all too easy to make excuses as to why you can’t reach your goals right now. But that’s where an accountability partner comes in. An accountability partner is a friend, family member, or even … Read more
Thanks to the remote work shift, making money while traveling is now a reality for millions. And anyone can get started if they have the right travel business ideas. For example, I’m a full-time freelance writer, and I work on the road at least several times a month. But writing is far from the only … Read more
When the COVID-19 pandemic started, I was working in a windowless office 40 hours a week, dreading the traffic on my daily commute. But then the pandemic shifted the workspace paradigm, and after I started working from home, I struggled to return to the office. Now, I work from home and on the road full-time, … Read more
Since making online income and working from home have become exponentially more popular in recent years, we’ve seen the rise of a new kind of businessperson: the solopreneur. As the name implies, solopreneurship is a one-person operation, which comes with both pros and cons. The solopreneur is the only person responsible for a business’ success … Read more
Tethered to our smartphones, social media, and other distracting technology, we often wonder, “How the hell can I stop procrastinating and actually focus?” Sure, procrastination is a natural human tendency, but it can be your biggest enemy. Whether you end up sinking time into a new hobby when you should be working, or focusing on … Read more
Want to be your own boss, but not sure if any of your freelance business ideas will take off? All of us full-time freelancers know the feeling. When you’re a beginner, it can be seriously nerve-wracking to dive into a new full-time career or even just start a side job. But with elbow grease and … Read more
Between the proliferation of AI-written content and scammy “publications,” it can feel impossible to find the best freelance writing websites that pay. You’re not alone. Although I’ve been freelancing for five years, I still struggle at times to find jobs creating content. That may sound frustrating, but I look at it this way: freelancing has … Read more