The online retail giant Amazon took nearly 14 years after its initial public offering to finally report any kind of meaningful profit. This isn’t because there is anything fundamentally wrong with their business model. They …
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Moneyball for Freelancers – The Math of Finding A Great Job on Upwork
Until this past spring, all of my experience on Upwork was as a buyer. I prefer to work with business partners face-to-face. Upwork was just a place to hire quick help. And then Covid-19 hit, …
Continue readingProfitable Drop Servicing: Adding Value as a Middle Man
Is drop servicing profitable? The answer is it depends. Like drop shipping, there are many hidden customer service costs in the business model. The fact you’re drop servicing doesn’t magically eliminate the challenges of build …
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Combine Unique Skill-sets for Even Higher Rates Our last article was about finding unique skills and experiences which will allow you to stand out from everyone else. We’re going to take that to the next …
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If Everybody is Your Customer, Nobody is Your Customer! Are you a freelance content writer? Tired of getting kicked around on rates and terms? Here’s a truly revolutionary concept: Stop positioning yourself on the same …
Continue readingStacking The Deck – Where New Businesses Can Win!
Let’s be clear about one thing: with few exceptions, almost anyone buying a product or service has options. They can buy the same item from someone else. They can look to buy a different item …
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