WFFH: Work Fluently From Home
A series geared toward entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, gig workers and startups
Originally started on a now-defunct Medium series, this series is geared toward entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, gig workers and startups. It will be updated occasionally, so please check back often.
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Biden bans Kaspersky, the one antivirus software I could trust
Publication date: July 2, 2024
From TikTok to Kaspersky, voters have bigger topics we need the president to handle. Banning sales of Kaspersky Lab products and antivirus software is not one.
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Before you apply to Working Solutions, know what's missing in the contract
Publication date: May 3, 2024
One of seven concerns about applying as an independent contractor for Working Solutions: 54 hours of Turbo Tax training for $100 stipend is only $0.03 p/minute.
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As a dog walker, I understand tipping fatigue AND why people should tip anyway
Publication date: September 14, 2023
Greedy service companies have been asking customers to tip cashiers, mechanics, delivery people, baristas. Inflation means no one can afford it.
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Common name conundrum: How to brand yourself
Publication date: February 20, 2023
Make your website stand out even when your name does not: Avoid duplicate names to hurt your branding and ruin your marketing campaign.
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Online sellers: Should you use FBA or FBM?
Publication date: December 18, 2022
Is Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) the smartest option for e-commerce sellers? Not always
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Why I auto-opt out of fixed-price jobs on Upwork
Publication date: October 5, 2022
Ask Upwork freelancers whether hourly or flat-rate jobs are best, and you'll get conflicting answers. For some, fixed-rate jobs are best. For me, not at all.
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Skip the multi-stage job interviews, choose same-day group interviews
Publication date: April 12, 2022
Even post-coronavirus and in a freelancing world, group job interviews and several interviews with the same hiring manager isn't uncommon. But is it helpful?
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Easiest way to fail at being an entrepreneur: Brag instead of research
Publication date: April 19, 2021
After several job writing pitches regarding startup magazines, I gave up. Why? Too many startup magazine companies do mediocre financial planning.
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Nothing says inexperienced like hiring people without knowing what they do
Publication date: June 28, 2023
An aspiring entrepreneur or startup company too often has big ideas and no money, or no preparation for who is hired. These 10 tips avoid startup failure.
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Is BetterHelp looking for editors or involuntary paid research participants?
Publication date: October 2, 2022
This Upwork agent is hiring 260+ people to take editing tests to hire no one. It may leave mental health writers wondering if this is a real editing job or a BetterHelp scam to get involuntary paid test takers?
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Revenge flaggers on Craigslist: Why is your life so empty?
Publication date: August 15, 2022
Craigslist users may find that their items are flagged for removal solely because of competitors and users who are mad other people will beat them to pickup.
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Stop paying for Wikipedia pages
Publication date: August 7, 2022
While entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, and big and large companies need to market, this entertainment journalist feels Wikipedia pages are a waste of money.
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Great Resignation continues, but beware of hustlers
Publication date: June 27, 2022
With the Great Resignation and job seekers quitting their jobs to seek better ones, beware of pyramid schemers with questionable "marketing" job opportunities.
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Upwork client scammers who fly under the radar
Publication date: June 3, 2022
With the rise of the Great Resignation, freelancers are taking on more remote work. For new Upwork users, be wary of these Upwork scammers and hustlers.
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Kudos to Portugal for making it illegal to contact employees on off days
Publication date: November 14, 2021
Portugal has a right to rest law, making it illegal for employers to contact workers on days off. My boss called me during bereavement. I agree with Portugal.
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Stop firing old(er) people
Publication date: October 18, 2021
While some Millennials and Generation Zers are less empathetic to Baby Boomers and Lost Generation being laid off for being old, this writer hates ageism.
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When the only reason you didn’t get the job is — you
Publication date: September 9, 2021
From wearing T-shirts to job interviews to telling hiring managers that you're "just winging it," sometimes job applicants (even in WFH jobs) get in their own way.
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Write the Yelp review — even when you’re too busy to do it
Publication date: June 27, 2021
Whether you're a writer or not, it's always a good idea to rate your favorite (or least favorite) companies and products. Word of mouth helps consumers.
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Is your home office ruining your sleep routine?
Publication date: June 5, 2021
Why social isolation has worsened your sleep activity: It's the same reason that lots of freelancers and work-from-home entrepreneurs hate a home office.
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Easiest way to fail at being an entrepreneur: Brag instead of research
Publication date: April 19, 2021
After several job writing pitches regarding startup magazines, I gave up. Why? Too many startup magazine companies do mediocre financial planning.
Click here to read more.
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Benefits: When the retail industry outranks the gig economy
Publication date: March 14, 2020
In a gig generation of millions, the retail world has significantly improved job benefits. But should gig workers want to return to Corporate America?
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Six Upwork clients to avoid
Publication date: February 12, 2020
Are you a new Upwork freelancer? Are you unsure which Upwork clients to avoid, which are scam artists and who are legit in the gig economy? Avoid these six.
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Using the 34 CliftonStrengths to understand your marketing clients
Publication date: January 21, 2020
Employee personalities often become the breaking point in employment. According to 34 themes, CliftonStrengths help conflict-resolution with employees.
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Marketing lessons from 'The Jetsons'
Publication date: January 4, 2020
What can a 58-year-old TV show teach us about modern sales? It turns out George Jetson, Spacely Space Sprockets, Inc., and more sales examples can teach a lot.
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5 tips to gain more customers for your craft store
Publication date: December 2, 2019
These are lessons I learned from selling painted ceramics online and at vendor booths at arts festivals. For black creatives, this may help your online business.
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