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One of the most prominent lessons that stuck out to me, is that the more you charge, the less clients complain. Since starting my freelance business, I’ve honed my target client profile over time to matching only two very specific types of businesses. High-growth tech startups and business influencers with well-established personal brands. Like any job or business, freelancers need to meet their federal, state, and local tax obligations. Any clients who pay you more than $600 in a calendar year are required to provide you with IRS form 1099 reporting your earnings. Your workload and income may vary from month to month and can be difficult to predict, particularly in the early stages of your business. Additionally, as a freelancer, you do not receive bonuses, awards or employer recognition. Feedback from clients is excellent but does not usually entail extra financial remuneration. Sometimes, you may be offered a chance to write without compensation in exchange for exposure in a well...