You may be side hustling for a while thinking you have everything under control, but taking your hustle full-time is a different ballgame. You’re the captain of the ship. Self-employment can be a lot of pressure since the primary source of income is coming from your business. Here are a few tips to help you […]
On January 1, I finally put up my self-published book for sale. Within a few days of publishing, the book made it to the Top 10 of new releases within its category on Amazon. Getting the word out about books can be a challenge. These are the steps that I took to launch and promote […]
Creating a website from scratch can be intimidating for people who’ve never done it. The fear of tech should not stop you because there are so many tools and how-to tutorials out there on how to build a site. The first big decision you need to make is what platform to use for your website. […]
You’re probably aware that you have to spend money to make money. The good thing about a freelance business is you can start with a pretty bare business budget and still see results. You can build a solid foundation without spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on bells and whistles. Here are important (and relatively […]
You may think of freelance job boards as a place with work that doesn’t pay well. But recently, I saw my highest paying client post an ad looking for more writers on a job board. There were also other companies posting projects that could be worth thousands of dollars per month. Freelance job boards can have […]
New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite holidays of the year. It’s synonymous with new beginnings. You don’t have to wait until the end of each year to make changes to your life and business. But there’s something about the beginning of another year that can get you motivated to work differently. Here are […]
Last month, I got the first proof of a printed book I’m launching. Many people have asked me the steps of printing a book since I showed them the results. The process isn’t complicated, but it does have many steps and takes some time. I’m using Kindle Direct Publishing for on-demand printing. The book will […]
Working in my business full-time is one of my greatest accomplishments. I set my own hours, I work from home, and I get to choose what projects I work on. Despite my satisfaction with the career choice, I always tell aspiring full-time business owners to proceed with caution. Don’t quit your job in a hurry. […]
Like any job, there comes a time when you outgrow the pay rate that you’re getting from a client. After all, you don’t want to be earning the same amount of money for the rest of your life. There are two ways to get paid more. Take on new clients at a higher rate or […]
A mastermind is a group of people who share similar goals working together to achieve them. A mastermind for business is a great way to keep yourself around like-minded people who understand you and your mission. I’ve been a member of masterminds at different stages of my business. They’ve been helpful for support and accountability. […]