Nothing is worse the uncertainty that comes with knowing that your cash flow is low when you still have a while until another payment comes in. When running a business, you have so many things to manage. When cash flow runs low, it puts you in a very vulnerable situation. You may have important expenses […]
One of the biggest downsides of freelancing is having to pitch constantly and scramble to find work. Sure freelancing has it’s on and off seasons depending on which service you offer. Still, you don’t have to start from scratch each month when it comes to working with quality clients. To build stability in your work […]
When you go into business for yourself, there are so many things to consider and set up. You need to get a website, outline your services, create products, determine how you’ll deliver goods, etc. The one obvious thing that’s easy to forget is figuring out how you’ll receive payments. You may or may not want […]
As a solopreneur, a lot can fall on your plate. You’re likely in charge of finding customers and clients, doing the work, and managing all operations. Since you’re essentially running a small business by yourself, it’s important to find the best ways to automate and implement strategic systems you can lighten your burden. Something all […]
No matter what type of business you run, accepting credit card payments is strongly recommended. When I was 18, I used to work at a minimum wage telemarketing job where I’d call small business owners to persuade them to buy our company’s credit card processing machine/system. I knew very little about what I was selling […]
It’s no secret that recurring payments can help you get paid faster. Plus, they’re automatic so that means less work on your plate when it comes to invoicing and following up. One of the biggest downsides of freelancing or having a business is the idea that you may have to chase after payments or deal […]
We know that late payments can happen sometimes when you’re a freelancer or running a business. However, you don’t have to accept this as the norm. Late payments can disrupt your cash flow and also cost you to spend unnecessary time and energy following up and trying to track the paper trail. Want to know […]
Too many people take networking for granted when it comes to building their business. Looking back, my business wouldn’t be where it is today without networking. The people in my network have always been there to provide tips, advice, opportunities and leads that help me grow my business. I believe in giving back just as […]
Let’s face it. Your business needs to be producing content. Quality content can serve many purposes including increasing your brand awareness, building trust with your audience and boosting your site’s SEO value. The only caveat is that you need people to actually see your content – preferably a lot of people. Creating content becomes an […]
Summer is right around the corner and sometimes that means your work schedule can go all over the place. Kids will be out of school and your summer may be full of travel, events, and other activities. When you run your own business, you have the freedom to choose your own schedule. This can be […]