Five simple ways to make your clients think you're an absolute rockstar - the first step to repeat business and referrals!

The risks of building your entire business to depend on a marketplace platform like Upwork or Fiverr.

It can be tempting to stay on freelancer marketplace platforms, where clients are plentiful. But if you own your client relationships, you'll get a lot further.

The fees on Upwork may make sense for you, when you're just starting out and need clients. But if you build a network and move away from the marketplaces, the financial rewards can be huge.

What to do if you realize that you messed up when filing your estimated taxes.

If you're a contractor or a client and 1099 tax forms are on your list of things to worry about, please know that there are easier ways to keep Uncle Sam happy.

If you want to grow and scale your freelance business, you'll ultimately need to get off of marketplace platforms like Upwork and Fiverr. Here's why.

A few of our favorite platforms for freelancers and independent professionals, including invoicing and accounting solutions, project management tools, banking options, and more.

How to build up your network and implement the systems you'll need to move your freelance business off Upwork.

Starting out on a marketplace like Upwork makes a ton of sense. But the reality is, these platforms are not built to support your long term success.

We envision a future in which clients demonstrate how much they value freelancers by paying them on time, every time.

How to approach your work using a mindset borrowed from Agile development methodology, which promotes strong working relationships and nimble planning in order to achieve better outcomes.

Our journey towards launching Ditto began in 2017 when co-founders Liz and Claire worked on a freelance brand strategy project together and never got paid.

We're not here to sell software. We're here to change the world. (Yes, really!) Come join us in changing the balance of power between freelancers and clients, and ensuring that no freelancer ever has to chase an invoice again.

The 7 warning signs we look for when evaluating whether new clients will be more trouble than they're worth. How to spot potential problems ahead of time, and what to do about it.

Tips from an experienced freelancer: how to build lasting relationships with your clients.

Cover Your Ass contracts are so yesterday. Instead, why not take a more proactive approach to ensuring your project runs smoothly and your client is satisfied?