There are only 24 hours in a day. If you're trying to cram a job, time with your family, household chores, and everything else into that time, you know how important it is to have a plan. Keep reading to learn why time management is essential for work-at-home moms. Being a work-at-home mom (WAHM) can be difficult, especially with so many things pulling at your time and attention. Learning how to balance it all can help you increase your productivity. That's why time management is so ...
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The Top 9 Free Tools for Freelance Writers
When you're trying to bootstrap a freelance writing business, free tools are the way to go. To help you save money as a freelancer, here are nine of the best free tools for freelance writers I've used to grow my business over the past five years. Growing a freelance business takes time and hustle. You'll also need some great tools to help you. And while you do need to spend some money to make money, you don't need to shell out cash for every single aspect of your business. In the name ...
7 Reasons You Should Use Canva in Your Home Business
Note from Lisa: If you're a busy mom boss, you need reliable tools you can count on to quickly get the job done. Canva is one of those tools. It's one I've been using for years (first the free version and more recently the pro one). But though I alluded to it in previous posts, I never really took the time to explain why I use Canva. Thankfully, Sarah recognized this and pitched a great post about why moms should use Canva for their businesses. She did a great job summing up all the reasons ...
How to Do Your Own PR As a Small Business Owner
Note from Lisa: PR is a great way to spread the word about your business. But knowing how to get PR isn't a skill that comes easily to some freelancers. (I know it doesn't to me!) Thankfully, Julie from GetInThe Press offered to share some of her great tips with us in this guest post. Keep reading to learn how to do your own PR as a small business owner. Take it away Julie... Have you ever wondered how to get your business in the press? I’m not talking about paid-for ...
5 Reasons You Need a Media Kit as a Freelance Writer
Note from Lisa: Trying to market yourself as a freelance writer? A media kit can help. Christina is here to teach you all about media kits and why you need one as a freelance writer. Take it away Christina... If you are new to marketing or freelancing, then you are probably busy searching for creative ways to promote yourself and your business. While there are several ways to market yourself, one way is often overlooked by many online businesses. I’m talking about Media Kits. If ...
How to Start a Freelance Writing Career in 10 Simple Steps
Are you ready to start your own profitable freelance writing business? Here's a beginner's guide to help you get started! Do you want to earn extra money from the comfort of your home? Are you a busy mom looking for a flexible side hustle? If yes, I highly recommend starting a freelance writing business. When I launched mine back in 2015, I had no idea it'd completely change my life. But I'm so thankful I pushed past my fear and said yes... To help you get your business off the ground, here ...