Want to inspire your kids to be entrepreneurs? Here's how you can... Starting a business helps hone our entrepreneurial spirit. It allows us to be our own boss, grow our confidence, and expand our comfort zone. Imagine if you could inspire that same spirit in your kids, helping them gain confidence, develop a better understanding of business, and realize their own potential. I'd love for each of my kids to have a business up and running by the time they graduate high school. ...
March 2017 Income Report
March is officially behind us. Since it's a new month, it's time for another income report. . I publish these for a couple of reasons: To keep myself accountable (it gives me a good excuse to stay current on my bookkeeping!) For inspiration--I've learned so much from other entrepreneurs who openly share To help motivate myself to grow my business March 2017 Income Report In March, my freelance income was $3,265. That's my second highest month to date. And, it's just about ...
5 Movies to Inspire Your Entrepreneurial Side
Sometimes it's nice to curl up on the couch and watch a movie. If you're looking for a flick that'll help inspire your entrepreneurial side, here are some that'll do the trick. Each of these movies offers a solid truth for the entrepreneur. So if you need some inspiration to kick your freelance goals into overtime, try watching one of these. Catch Me If You Can Leonardo DiCaprio brings the life of Frank Abagnale Jr. to life in this film. A con man, Abagnale makes millions as a ...
7 Essential Questions to Ask Before Accepting a New Client
Are you thinking about accepting a new client for your freelance writing business? It's such an exciting feeling to know that someone wants to hire you to create content. But, not every client is a good client. That's why it's so important for you to ask questions before you sign a contract. Take the time to learn the expectations and ensure you and this potential client are on the same page. To help, here are seven essential questions to ask before you decide to work together. Not a ...
How to Find Freelance Writing Gigs that Won’t Consume Your Life
Ready to start a freelance writing career? I highly recommend Gina Horkey's 30 Days or Less to Freelance Writing Success. It really will teach you everything you need to know to start earning money as a freelancer! Being a busy mom means I don't have much time to devote to my business. I'm definitely a part-time freelancer. And when I'm searching for freelance writing gigs, so many of them make me cringe. If I took these jobs, I'd be on the computer all day long, and get burnt out ...
16 Tips for Working from Home with a Newborn
Are you trying to work from home with a newborn? Here are 16 practical tips to help! When I started Lisa Tanner Writing back in 2015, Brynna was my baby. But, she was six months old at the time. When I wrote this post on Freelancing with a Baby, I shared 14 tips that I'd been implementing with her. Since then, Bryson, Tyler, and Ezra have joined our family. I quickly learned that freelancing with a six-month old is a lot different than freelancing with a newborn. So it's time to add an ...