Trying to balance freelancing with the numerous demands of motherhood and life can be a challenge. I totally get the pressures! To help lighten the load of freelancing mompreneurs everywhere, I'm sharing seven of our tried and true (and simple) dinner recipes. When you're not busy thinking about dinner, you can hustle more to grow your business! Simple Foods Putting meals on the table for ten people every day takes time. In order to cut precious minutes out of meal prep, we're learning to ...
How to Run Your Freelance Business When the Power Is Out
Windstorms, snowstorms, wild fires, and ornery animals can all shut down the electricity in the boonies where I live. If you live an area with the same type of problems, learn how you can still freelance when the power is out. With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can ensure your business is prepared. Here are six things you can do to keep making progress on your business when the power is out. 1. Brainstorm New Ideas You don't need power to generate ideas! And, being without it ...
Why I Opened a PO Box for My Business
When I started my freelance business back in July, I had no plans of getting a PO Box. I just didn't think I'd need one. My address is the one on file on my business license, the one I bank with, and I just planned on using it. Then, as I was plugging away at Gina's awesome freelance writing course (affiliate link), she mentioned getting a PO Box to help increase safety on the internet. I read that lesson, thought about it a bit, and tucked it away for later. In the meantime, I pulled ...
October 2015 Freelance Income Report
Once again, I'm sharing my freelance income report. Let's dive into October. This was my third full month freelancing. I'm really excited by the progress this month. First, let's look at the numbers. Then I'll break it down a bit more, and share my goals for November. October 2015: Income: $1520.86 Expenses: $57.67 Net Profit/Loss: $1,463.19 Expenses: I purchased a Virtual Assistant course (from Gina Horkey--the awesome freelancer I took my initial Freelance Writing ...
Working From Home When Your Kids Are Sick
Five of my kids are sick today. So am I. With massive headaches, fevers, coughs, and a little baby who cries if we put her down, sick days can be trying. How in the world do I manage working from home with sick kids? And a sick me? Here are my best six tips for you--one for every sick person in my house. 1. Clear Your Deadline Calendar I'm a big fan of building a safety net into my deadlines. I try not to take on rush jobs, and definitely keep a close eye on overlapping deadlines on the same ...
6 Reasons for Opening a Business Bank Account
Does the thought of being hacked or scammed terrify you? One of the first educational writing companies I got approved to write for required direct deposit payment. Another client requested my account for a wire transfer. The thought of passing out my financial information absolutely scared me. I let my imagination run away with me, and envisioned scammers having access not only to my writing funds, but to our family's other money as well. No thank you. Opening a business bank account was ...