Emma Murray

We’ve all heard it. Perhaps you’ve even said it. It’s a dreaded phrase passed down through the ages from client to freelancer. And it just won’t seem to go away. Every time a client, art director or micromanaging boss requests ‘just one more change,’ an adobe program crashes, or so we’ve heard.

Curious about what music genre your favorite coding language would be? We were too, so we decided to take some educated guesses. Don’t @ us PHP and country fans.

There is an old adage that no idea is a bad idea. This is, of course, ridiculous. Just look at the startups world: from the $400 device that squeezes juice from a juice pack to 95% of blockchain related companies, bad ideas are abundant and frequently well funded. We wanted in on the bad startup ideas scene, that’s why we created 10 startups of our own.

Things aren’t always as they appear when you’re working from home…

Some people look at the alignment of planets and stars to reveal truths about their innermost being, but why bother with that when you can just pop open GitHub and learn about yourself from your favorite programming language.

*This is irony! Learning is often painful with the occasional sprinkle of fun!!!!

Time management isn’t a solution to productivity woes, but rather the cause. Before you stop your time trackers, let me explain.

From the early days of tech to the present, women have contributed to scientific and technical breakthroughs. Although their work has changed the ways we live today and laid the foundations for further technological exploration and innovation, many pioneers haven’t received widespread recognition. We wanted to highlight all the wonderful work done by women in science and tech fields.

Now, a job is a job, and a job must be done. But a you is a you, and you must also have fun.

We all deal with anxiety. There can even be positives to this stress. However, anxiety can tip from helpful to an out of control stressor if left unchecked.

When you’re a work at home freelancer, you’ve got a specific set of problems. Working from home can be great, but it can also be isolating. Make a little time for human connection.

We tried to build a video game in a week and failed spectacularly. Join us on our 5-day journey to launch Paper Pushers: an office life simulation.

Have you ever made something you’re proud of? Like, a big smile, finger pointing, “I did that” exclaiming, proud of? This week we’re sharing stories, tips, and ideas on creating.

It’s the beginning of a new year and resolutions season is here. Need a resolution? Why not try a famous robot’s suggestion.

Looking for great books to help advance your career? Well then look further because these books will probably not help. But if you want some bad advice…

When you’re passionate about your work, it’s hard to believe you’ll get tired of it, but excitement always fades. Don’t fret; we’ve got a story on how to rekindle your passion!

Is there anything spookier than a lack of work-life balance? Yes! Ghosts. And also Werewolves. But lack of work-life balance is definitely number 3. With Halloween upon us, we wanted to see how our supernatural friends balance their work with everyday life.

A year ago, we wanted to see what some good ‘ol dinosaurs had to say about freelancing. Unfortunately, since then, the dinosaurs have met a dark and dastardly fate. We wanted to check back in to see how our freelancer was making out after the asteroid…

It’s not deja vu. They’re everywhere. No matter where you work, there always seems to be a few familiar characters hanging around.

Look, we get it: time management can be hard. We’re here to help. With the aid of some sloths, we’ll have you on track in no time!

Everyone’s got their own ideas about what the workplace of the future will be like. We decided to join in and come up with our own predictions.
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When thinking about tech careers of the future, AI and machine learning may come to mind. Sure, those might be the tech careers of the near future, but what about the far future? We’ve got a theory…
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Being in management doesn’t need to be all doom and gloom.

Everyone wishes they could get a little glance into the future so if you work at an agency, today just may be your lucky day….
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When we seek advice, we’re generally looking for guidance and, at times, for inspiration. We’ve all felt creatively stuck or discouraged at some point, which is why we illustrated some of our favorite pieces of advice from some brilliant individuals currently doing great creative work.

Think you know exactly what it’s like to work in tech? Narrow conceptions of what the industry is truly like tend to cloud people’s views. We decided to create a little comic to address a few of these fallacies…

From time-to-time, we all like to have a little good-humored fun. If you spend your time with a developer, you might be tempted to mess with them.

When you start any new job, you bring to it your own set of expectations. The same goes for freelancing. If you decide to become a freelancer, what you picture may be just slightly different than the reality…
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Building a functional startup might feel like a fantasy, but assembling your ideal team doesn’t need to be a thing of lore. We’ve made a compilation of 9 essential employees you’ll want to make sure you’ve got in your deck&#8230…

Most computer security mishaps are a result of human error. Sure, systems can fail. However, most of the time, humans are the weak link. When it comes to digital security, the best tips are often the simplest. Here’s our top 6…

Toggl is a fully remote company with employees all over the world. This setup allows us to build an amazing, dynamic, global team. However, working remotely can be a lonely endeavor. That’s why we decided to share our workspaces with each other …

You need to rescue the princess with code – but sometimes your code doesn’t work and the princess is a dragon and you’re a fish. Welcome to programming:
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What comes to mind when you hear the word startup?

If there’s one thing creative workers know, it’s the frustration of feeling blocked. There’s an idea lingering somewhere in the back of your mind but nothing you do is able to knock it out.

We all get distracted at work. But when you work from home, the distractions can sometimes feel overwhelming. Small things you had no interest in before can become enthralling in the face of a deadline. Sometimes it really feels like you&#8217…

You might feel silly comparing a startup to a zoo. We get it. Zoos are well-organized businesses that have to make money to survive. They’re nothing like startups.
But we wondered, what it might look like if a startup were a zoo&#8230…

When people think of startups, ping pong, drinking at work, and general tomfoolery may come to mind. But for most, that’s not the reality.

If you read tech news, you may be convinced the robots are coming for us. Our AI robot overlords may one day take over and make us pay retribution for all the…

The alternative version: how thing might be different if there was just one tiny change. We wanted to see how some of our favorite movies might have played out if we made just a small change – added smartphones:

Running an agency is hard. Just ask the folks at Smiles Inc. Like most agencies, they face a few, small, issues. But I’m sure it’s nothing a little efficiency consulting and some good marketing can’t fix.
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Feel like you’re not getting enough done? Do minutes, hours, days disappear like they’re Game of Thrones characters at a wedding? The solution? Time management – but it can be tricky to remember.

Tired of modern transportation? Have a ton of hay laying around? It sounds like you might very well be in the market for a horse.

Tired of writing out professional responses for would-be clients who assume your time is free? Feeling anxious about emailing that big client that finally contacted you?
Worry no more!
We’ve created this…

Figuring out how best to act at work can be tough. In case you find yourself confused about what may or may not fly in a business setting, we’ve made a comic to help you out:
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We’re a pretty international gang, here at Toggl. With staff on almost every continent (we’re coming for you Antarctica),  we know that every country does business just a little bit differently.

Wait…was the blog post deadline the 22nd? Are you sure?

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Working from home: the most profitable way to avoid weather. While we think working from home can be great, there are a few noticeable differences between office and home work…
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Ah, freelancing – the chance to be your own boss, work your own hours and choose your own office. It’s the dream!

In the beginning, there was light and darkness and stack overflow, which is really just a combination of the two.

Here at Toggl, we love our support team. While being able to provide great support to awesome customers can be incredibly fulfilling, the job can get a little redundant. No matter where you work, you’ll likely encounter these 10 customers and their questions.

If you’ve read about remote work, you likely know the stream of amazing promises advocates make. If only you could work remotely – you’d have no more awful commutes, you’d be a productivity wizard, your hair would be&nbsp…

Every student struggles with productivity. College is one of the first points in life where you have near full control over your own time. And while that freedom can feel great, balancing what you want to do and what you need…

You may already know how you spend your time thanks to Toggl, but ever wanted to know how your favorite fictional character spends theirs? We went ahead and took some educated gue…

Growing your business doesn’t always have to mean an increase in expenses.
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If you love traveling, being a digital nomad may sound incredibly appealing. Getting paid while trekking around the world, what could be better?