Freelance famine feels awful. After an epic month, my fledgling freelance business has once again slowed. This high-low cycle is often called the Feast or Famine cycle. It's unfortunately, fairly common in freelancing. But, we can't let slow periods slow us down or make us quit. While it can be hard to stay motivated during these times, we can be purposeful with our actions. We can move forward, continue to solidify our foundation, and ensure we come out of the freelance famine cycle stronger ...
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How I Invest in My Freelance Business
I've learned that investing in your business is essential to growth. While some months I spend more than others, I try to keep money on hand for opportunities that arise. But what exactly do I invest in? My spending can be divided into three main categories: Training/Courses for Self-Improvement Marketing Other Let's look at each one. Training & Courses for Self-Improvement My very first purchase for my business was in this area. You can never know anything, and seeking to ...
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 Lessons in Entrepreneurship from The BSC Books
It's time for a bit of honesty about my past. I used to LOVE The Babysitter's Club books by Ann M. Martin. Or as they're commonly known, the BSC books! Do you know which series I'm talking about? Kristy, Claudia, and the rest of the gang. I think I read all of the books, devouring them as quickly as I could. They were simple to read. I could grab one and open it up anywhere and figure out what was going on. Hours of mindless reading folks. I got rid of my collection a few years back, and ...
How to Work from Home with a Baby
Back in 2016, I created a series on freelancing with kids. Now that my family has grown and I've discovered some additional tips, I wanted to create an updated version. My income is no longer just from freelancing, so I'm changing the title of the series a bit too. So here are tips to help you successfully work from home with a baby. Now, before we dive in, let's talk about the term baby for a minute, so you know the age group I'm talking about. In my mind, children go through the following ...
An A-Z Guide: Z Is for Zoom to Improve Productivity
We've already established that we only have 24 hours in a day. You can't get more time, no matter what you do. But by working faster, you can zoom through tasks. Improving your speed means you can get more done in less time. Here are some tasks where you can increase your speed and efficiency. Typing How fast do you type? By increasing your speed, you'll be able to knock out your writing assignments faster. If you need help improving your typing speed, here's a post I wrote with ...