Upward by Onward
Stories, resources & reflections for the modern workforce
W-2 Thinking Will Break Your Business (Here’s How to Shift It)
If your business still feels overwhelming or unbalanced, you might be holding onto old W-2 habits. Fractional COO, Natalie Hoop, shares how thinking like an employee can sabotage your success and what it takes to start operating like a true business owner.
Introducing the Archeon Typology
Discover the Archeon Typology, a framework that reveals how you approach work, growth, and collaboration across three key axes.
Flowchart: Health Insurance Options for Freelancers (US)
Health insurance comes up time and again in our community and it’s often overwhelming to even know where to start. This flowchart gives you a clear starting point, built from the real questions freelancers face every day.
5 Principles That Helped Me Build a Sustainable Freelance Design Career
Designer Erika Lauro shares five powerful lessons from her transition to freelance life, offering practical tips for building a creative career that’s flexible, fulfilling, and built on trust.