When you’re networking it’s easy to fall into a rut, asking each person there the same questions: what do you do? How long have you been in business? Instead of asking routine questions that bore everyone you speak to bring a fresh perspective to the event. Asking engaging and interesting questions will help you stand […]
Building your freelance business can be hard work. It takes time to establish yourself in the field and build rapport with clients. Even if you are successful, there’s always the reality of knowing that you could lose a client on a whim. Even so, it’s nice to get to a place where you have solid […]
For quite some time, I was at a loss as to what tasks I could assign a virtual assistant. I knew that I felt bogged down by work as my freelance business grew. But I had no idea what work to give someone else. I felt that the main writing piece had to come mostly […]
If you’re a freelancer, you may be wondering how the newly passed Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA) affects you as a business owner. Yes, it’s beast of a bill and there is certainly a lot to digest — it is nearly 500 pages, after all. And while the old tax code is still in […]
You’ve probably heard of the saying FOMO before. It’s the fear of missing out on experiences when you see other people doing them. FOMO can happen in your personal life, and it’s a real phenomenon in business as well. It seems like every day there’s a new business fad that’s being touted as the next […]
When you run a business there are a lot of different components you must handle. There’s always some degree of bookkeeping involved as well as the products or services you provide. Some businesses also advertise what they do or sell through promotions. If yours does, of course the overall idea of promotions is to help […]
Setting business boundaries is one of the hardest things for business owners to do. Our work-life balance can take a severe hit when we’re not careful to set limits with clients and contractors we hire. No one benefits if you’re tired and frustrated because you have too much on your plate and your time isn’t […]
When I started my business, there were several concepts that were difficult for me to understand. One of those was how being stingy with time would lead to more money. I truly could not see how setting better boundaries and saying no more often would help my bank account. This is probably because, as a […]
If you’re like most investors paying attention to headlines, then you’ve given at least some thought to adding popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin into your growing portfolio. You might know a friend, family member, or colleague who has already done it. And, with Bitcoin’s historic run last year, it seems like crypto investing could be a […]
Listen up. The basic rules of financial wellness are as follows: earn more, spend less, and invest the rest. And, when it comes to earning more, your potential is unlimited. Better still, investing in your career and bolstering the value you bring to the marketplace will help you grow your money the most. So, now you’re probably wondering: when […]