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Here's a simple method for managing money. Reducing $ anxieties is key to freelance success
Read moreIf you've ever wondered about joining a union as a freelancer, here's your starting point: we've assembled a list of some of the best options in Canada
Read moreWe spoke with creative-service leaders and in-house recruiters from the advertising industry to find out what freelancers need to do to get noticed.
Read moreWith data showing that a universal pharmacare program could save Canada billions of dollars, we look into whether reforming the system is good for freelancers.
Read moreWe weigh-in on the “benefits of benefits,” exploring whether health and dental insurance is worth the cost for Canadian freelancers.
Read moreAn overview of some of the best meetups in the country for networking and developing your skills.
Read moreIn preparation for the new season, we’ve put together a tune-up guide for freelancers. Now’s the time to review your client list, update your tools, work on professional development, and more.
Read moreFreelancers talk back! We heard from the agencies and now we’ve got the freelancer perspective on what it’s like to work in the ad world.
Read moreWhat are the best eating practices for freelancers? Our guide provides some pro-tips and a list of delicious and easy snacks.
Read moreLawyer Jonathan McKenzie has seen the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to freelance contracts. Now he’s sharing his legal insight to help others perfect their own airtight contracts.
Read moreThe world of freelancing is full of people who generously help other people – not for money, not for fame or “exposure,” but because they know the challenges of operating independently and want to help. We shed light on the unsung heroes of freelancing.
Read moreWith more and more people engaging in freelance gigs, the total number of people “working alone” is bound to increase. But are we really equipped to take on the isolating effects of freelancing? Living Freelance explores the problem of lonliness among freelancers.
Read moreHaving trouble finding the right work environment? From The High Park Commons to The Foundry, we’ve selected our favourite co-working working spaces in the city.
Read moreBlair Mackinnon is living the freelancer’s dream. He loves what he does, has a stable income and more clients than he can handle without having to do any marketing. His job keeps him balanced and healthy, and he thrives on his freedom to drop in and see his kids whenever he wants … Blair has a dog walking business.
Read morePart 1 of the New Freelancer, our latest blog series, tackles a question familiar to all rookie freelancers: Must I use a contract for this project?
Read moreThe world of work has changed, with freelancing emerging as the “new normal” across a multitude of industries. At Living Freelance, we want to ensure that the self-employed are not only able to survive amid this change, but to excel in their area of work.
Read moreTwo weeks ago a new study reported that 53 million Americans are presently engaged in freelance work. Living Freelance weighs the pros and cons of this new economic landscape.
Read moreTo kick-off our new blog series that spotlights Canadian freelancers, we chatted with Joseph about his work as an animator.
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