Tag: freelancing

From Side Hustle to Self-Made: Your Path to Financial Freedom
June 30, 2025 Off

From Side Hustle to Self-Made: Your Path to Financial Freedom

By The Admiral Staff

The article advises that building a remote side hustle into a full-time income takes time and effort, likely several years. It suggests focusing on freelance work utilizing existing skills like writing, design, or virtual assistance, rather than quick cash-earning methods. Starting with job boards and networking can land initial gigs, building experience and connections to eventually command higher rates and potentially transition to full-time self-employment within five to six years.

Second Chances: Finding Work with a Criminal Record
May 23, 2024 Off

Second Chances: Finding Work with a Criminal Record

By The Admiral Staff

Individuals with criminal records facing employment barriers due to background checks may find self-employment a viable option. This could involve freelancing or contract work, bypassing traditional background checks by demonstrating skills. Resources like Honest Jobs, Second Chance Business Coalition, Escape the Odds Media, and REDF offer support, job placement assistance, and entrepreneurial resources for those with justice-involved histories.

Freelance Freedom: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Launching a Successful Business
January 28, 2024 Off

Freelance Freedom: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Launching a Successful Business

By The Admiral Staff

This article provides a step-by-step guide for beginners looking to start a freelance business. It outlines the basics of freelancing, highlighting its advantages (flexible hours, remote work, setting your own rates) and disadvantages (quarterly taxes, lack of benefits, client acquisition). The 9-step process includes defining services, determining rates, building a portfolio/website, choosing a business structure (LLC or S-corp), obtaining an EIN, securing necessary licenses, opening a business bank account