Over the last few weeks, I’ve been working on self-publishing my first book in print. I worked on bits and pieces of the book over the last few years, but put off the final touches because I couldn’t find the time. Now that we’re coming up on the end of the year, I got a […]
You’ve probably heard that using certain keywords is important when you create content for your site. What’s the big deal? Search engines use keywords to help people find your website. Readers type in phrases or keywords and the engine populates various sites that could be relevant for them to view. The purpose of researching and […]
A blog is a marketing tool that can help you sell products. If you’re a freelancer, a blog is a way to showcase your skills to potential clients. If you sell a physical or informational product, a blog is a way to familiarize people with your business so they feel comfortable forking over cash. Do […]
Whether or not to charge per hour for freelance services is a hotly debated topic in the freelance community. I lean towards charging a flat fee instead of hourly per assignment because of how I work creatively. I don’t sit down to do a task all at once. Instead, I brainstorm, write, research, edit, and […]
Summer is nearly over, and my favorite time of year is right around the corner. The warm months can be a bit slower for business with vacations and holidays. The fall months are when I double down on what’s working and make a final sprint to the finish line for the year. Here are a […]
Debt is one of those silent trolls that can creep up and terrorize your business. Debt isn’t all bad, but using debt to grow your business can get out of control if you’re not careful. Having debt can put a strain on your business and debt on a credit card specifically can be costly. Up […]
Freelancers wear many hats. We’re salespeople, bookkeepers, and consultants all rolled into one. We also juggle multiple freelance projects at any given time to keep the income flowing. Managing administrative duties while serving clients can be a logistical nightmare if you’re not organized. I had a rude awakening recently because I didn’t have the appropriate […]
If you read a lot of business advice online, you’re probably used to hearing that you should be all over the place online to grow your business. It always seems like there’s a new method of doing business that’s all the rage or a new way of using social media pops up to throw you […]
If you’re a blogger who hasn’t yet created a blogger media kit, the time is now to put one together. A media kit is almost like a resume that you give to businesses and other companies when they’re considering you for partnerships. Brands like to see media kits because it gives information about your blog […]
Sponsored posts are one form of income that I love making on my blog. Although it’s not passive, it’s one of the easier ways to earn income from blogging. A sponsored blog post is when a company pays for you to write a post on your website. It’s usually an opportunity for them to promote […]