Today is Thanksgiving in the United States. It’s my favorite holiday. I love the family-oriented nature of Thanksgiving. I also like that it is a holiday largely untouched by consumerism. The point of Thanksgiving is gratitude for what we already have. The feeling of love with my family, as I enjoy delicious comfort food, is […]
If you’re like most people, you probably have a dream of writing and publishing book someday. Well, if you’re an entrepreneur “someday” is a lot closer than you think thanks to a rise in self-publishing. According to Publishing Weekly, self-published ebooks now account for 31 percent of ebook sales on the Amazon Kindle store. Many […]
In this two-part series, we look at the state of freelancing in 2015 around the world and how it has changed since the previous year. The overall impression is that freelancing is healthy and continues to grow based on statistics provided by The Freelancers Union in partnership with Edelman Berland. State of Freelancing 2015 Making […]
When you’re starting a business you’re usually eager to get your hands on every book and online business course available to help you get started. Unfortunately, there comes a time when buying yet another business course can actually be impeding your progress. I know because I’ve been guilty of this myself. I spent much of […]
LinkedIn is the second largest social media platform after Facebook. What makes LinkedIn particularly awesome is that it’s completely focused on building your professional network. That’s why LinkedIn is a must for finding clients and new work opportunities. In fact, when people come to me for help with their personal branding, I often times have […]
Accounting professionals have access to a wealth of information, thanks to the Internet, but finding it can be challenging. There are websites that help accountants handle administrative tasks, market their businesses, and keep up with financial news, all accessible via a smartphone or PC. Sometimes all of the information can be overwhelming. To help break […]
For writers, consultants, coaches and speakers personal branding is a must if they want to make any money in their businesses. I know that the reason I’ve been able to build a successful business, work with high-quality clients and have different sources of income present themselves to me is because I took the time to […]
As a freelancer, I regularly look for ways to earn more money through my gigs. My main goal is to continue earning a good living — but without needing to work extra hours. As you continue to improve, you can boost your freelance rates and become more successful at building your freelance business. If you […]
Whether you’re a veteran freelancer or just starting out, we’ve all made our fair share of mistakes along the way. Sometimes that mistake is minor and it’s just a headache for you and the client. Other times, a mistake can be detrimental in which you lose a client or suffer a financial loss. Either way, […]
Most of the time, I love living the freelance lifestyle. One of the biggest reasons I like being a freelancer is the location independence. No matter what is going on in my life, it’s possible for me to earn money to support my son and me comfortably — and I can do it from anywhere. […]