Julie Cortés Julie Cortés

Everything You Need to Know About Freelancing

Are you new to the freelance world or looking to go the self-employed route? Start here.

Learn what freelancing is, who can freelance, the pros and cons of the freelance lifestyle, and what it takes to succeed as a freelancer.

See everything you need to know:

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Julie Cortés Julie Cortés

25 Lessons Learned in 25 Years

February 2023 marked my 25-year anniversary of being in business.

Gotta tell ya’, I sure learned a LOT along the way.

Things I wish I knew when I first started out as a freelancer.

That’s why I’m sharing these lessons to help you get ahead much sooner.

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Julie Cortés Julie Cortés

Stop Breaking these Basic Etiquette Rules

I’m always amazed when someone dismisses basic etiquette.

Whether on purpose or perhaps because they simply forgot.

Either way, it always leaves a bad taste in the recipient’s mouth.

Here are seven basic etiquette rules not to be broken.

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Julie Cortés Julie Cortés

You’ve Got to Spend Money to Make Money

I know, I know.

No one wants to hear it. Yet there's so much truth to it.

You really DO need to spend money to make money.

It's a hard pill to swallow ... especially if you're just starting out or struggling to make ends meet.

Learn why it’s essential.

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Julie Cortés Julie Cortés

How to Freelance Like a BOSS

Whether you're new to freelancing or been at it for a while, having leadership skills can often determine your success.

I was recently asked by The Freelance Exchange of KC to present on the topic of leadership and share some of my favorite tips on leadership both for your business and the community as well.

Read on to learn how you, too, can Freelance ... Like a BOSS!

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Julie Cortés Julie Cortés

Quench Your Thirst for Business

You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink.

As freelancers, it’s our responsibility to do everything we can do in our power to ensure we succeed.

Question is, are you doing just that?

There are plenty of opportunities out there to quench your thirst. Make sure you’re taking advantage of them to better your chances at success.

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Julie Cortés Julie Cortés

Volunteer to Raise Your Visibility

So many people look at volunteering as a waste of their time. They go in with blinders thinking that they’re donating free work.

While sure, that may certainly be the case, what they’re missing out on is ALL the benefits that come along with giving back to the community.

Use me as a prime example. I have built my business and reputation by volunteering. You can easily do the same.

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Julie Cortés Julie Cortés

5 Tips for Working from Home

All the Best Tips. None of the Judgment.

As we venture through the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, many are now finding themselves in the same position I’ve been in for years.

Whether you’re new to the remote life or a seasoned vet, here are a few best practices I’ve found to really work during my work-from-home journey over the last 20+ years.

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Julie Cortés Julie Cortés

Is Self-Promotion Wrong??

I caught a post on LinkedIn the other day that made me stop in my tracks.

It was about self-promotion and how one shouldn’t do it.

Wait. What??

And it made me think, “Is everything I’m doing wrong? Is everything I teach and speak and preach about WRONG?“

The short answer is no.

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