Time is the one thing that none of us can get back. No matter how much money, prestige, or power we have, time evades all of our firm grasps. When you’re working, whether for yourself or a bigger company, using a time tracker app is a wonderful way to reclaim more of your time. Study […]
Losing clients can be a nightmare. Not only is a source of money gone, and now you have to do the new work of finding and securing a replacement client. It’s much easier to retain a client than it is to find a new one. If you find yourself losing clients, it’s time to take […]
Pitching yourself is a part of any small business. You don’t have to be a freelance writer or photographer to be in the habit of pitching yourself. After all, what is pitching except you trying to sell something. You have something that you think is valuable to someone, and you want them to buy it. When […]
Starting a business is very en vogue right now. Everyone wants to be an entrepreneur and work for themselves. And as someone doing that very thing, I can say that it is great in many ways! It’s also the most demanding, stressful, and hardest thing I’ve ever done. Businesses are not destined to always succeed. […]
When you’re a freelancer, it’s easy to let work bleed into every moment of your life. There’s always another pitch to send. It’s always a good idea to check your email to see if a client reached out. You can always pop onto social media. Things get especially blurry when you work from home. The […]
You dream of starting your own business. But your debt is like an albatross around your neck. It just won’t go away. You find yourself wondering; do you need to be free from personal debt– those student loans or your medical debt- before you start a business of your own? You Don’t Need to Be […]
Setting the right prices for your services or products is a critical step for any business owner. Set your prices too low, and you’ll struggle to stay afloat. Set your prices too high, and you may struggle to find people who will pay for it. Doing market research on pricing for your market is a […]
Whether you’re an influencer, a freelancer, or a small business owner, you have an audience. The people who follow you on social media, who’re on your email list, who come to your events (online or off); those are all your audience members. And how you engage and interact with them is a huge factor for […]
Starting a business is more than quitting your day job and putting together a website for your new project. It involves the law, your money, and your daily energy. When it comes to being your own boss, knowledge is power. The more you know, the more you can both protect and grow your business. I’m […]
Being a small business owner means choosing the path less traveled. Building a successful and profitable business is hard work. One of the biggest challenges is one of the biggest benefits; the freedom. You have all the control and all the freedom to make money with your business. What you don’t have is the structure […]