At the beginning of 2020, we all assumed the year would be like any other. Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck, and the world changed. As lockdowns went into effect, countless businesses in just about every industry suffered. All this led to more and more people looking for new business ideas that minimize face-to-face meetings. No […]
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Maintaining good financial records is essential when running your own business. As a freelancer, it’s incredibly important to ensure you record every facet of your income and expenses. Why? Proper bookkeeping helps you to pay your taxes on time and with complete accuracy. You avoid unnecessary dramas involving late payments or muddled data, which can […]
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When you run a small business, it’s tempting to do most things yourself. You feel you know your business better than anyone, and that includes its finances. Yet for many small business owners, including solopreneurs, hiring a professional accountant saves a lot of hassle and financial stress later down the line. Building a new […]
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As a severe pandemic rages across the world, there are warning signs of a harsh worldwide recession on the horizon. A significant economic downturn is devastating for the majority of small businesses. Yet for freelancers, despite the decline in economic activity, there’s actually a chance to thrive during any recession. Even as Covid-19 forces societies […]
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For seasoned solopreneurs without children, working from home is a relatively easy and positive experience. It’s a dream lifestyle, especially when you add travel into the mix. But what happens if you’re new to the entrepreneurial path and you’re working from home with kids? And what do you do when there’s a global pandemic raging […]
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An entrepreneur’s way of life is difficult at the best of times. When unforeseen circumstances occur, it can suddenly become impossible. Unless that is, you have carefully built entrepreneurial resilience, allowing you to face difficult times with fortitude. The importance of cultivating resilience as a business owner became all too clear during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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Two of the most frightening combinations of events for most people, especially families, are illness and job loss. When you’re healthy and seemingly comfortable in a salaried job, this combination can seem a long way off. Then something like COVID-19 (the coronavirus pandemic) suddenly appears. Millions of people in the US, Europe, Asia, and all […]
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The most important tool in your entrepreneurial growth is your website. All successful websites are optimized for search – also known as search engine optimization (SEO) – and this is the bedrock of attracting the best customers. To be a successful entrepreneur, you need to market hard and sell well. Unless you can reach the […]
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PieSync from HubSpot: Have your Invoice Ninja clients data in sync with your other business applications Over 10 years ago, with the boom of cloud applications, small and medium-sized businesses gained access to top business software. Until then, those were only attainable for big companies. During this decade, SaaS companies became more sophisticated, flexible and […]
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Setting up a side small hustle business can be pretty tough, especially when working at a full-time job. Your evenings and weekends are suddenly filled with even more responsibilities, as you grow a fledgling business on your own. Finding the time and energy to do everything might at first seem nigh on impossible. Thankfully, with […]
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As an entrepreneur, you know time is tight. You have to market your business but when there are a thousand and one things to do, marketing can sometimes become a struggle. This is especially the case when it comes to content creation, such as blogging. You can hire out the content writing but often you […]
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Good time management is everything when you’re building and growing a lucrative business. There are only so many minutes in a day – 1440 minutes to be exact – and many of these are spent in much-needed sleep. What you do with the rest of the minutes can determine just how successful you’ll be as […]
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The world is your oyster, so the saying goes. And this is no less the case when it comes to freelancing, especially if you work predominantly online. There’s potentially a whole world of clients willing to pay for your skills and expertise. Yet is working with freelance clients internationally something you should consider or something […]
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A big worry for many freelancers is financial security. One month you might be invoicing for thousands of dollars, and the next, nothing at all. Consistent pay is a dream for freelance professionals but unless there are certain systems in place, it can remain elusive. One of these systems is what is known as a […]
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Working from home is one of the great perks of a freelance lifestyle. It’s why many freelancers decide to pursue self-employment in the first place. No more tiring commutes or complicated office politics! Yet while a work-at-home life has many benefits, it also has its drawbacks, and one of these potentially includes getting lazy when […]
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Invoicing can be a little unnerving, especially for new freelancers. Even freelance professionals with many years of experience under their belts can sometimes feel apprehensive before sending off a payment request. Invoicing fears are common but in reality, there’s very little to worry about. Yet it’s understandable you might have concerns. For many people, asking […]
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How would you rate your level of wellbeing? Wellbeing is the condition of an individual which includes physical health and also the dimensions of mental, social, and emotional wellness. It’s the total sum of every element that goes into making you either generally content or generally miserable with the world. As a solopreneur, your quality […]
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There are hundreds of productivity apps and programs available to entrepreneurs. Many of them provide genuine benefits. But without the most essential productivity tool, your focus and workflow will still remain less than optimal. What is this powerful productivity tool? Quite simply, eating the right food. Good nutrition is everything when it comes to mental […]
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You need the best talent for your startup, and it might just come in the form of a freelancer. Investing in human capital can enable a new business to scale quickly and meet the demands of both customers and investors. However, hiring employees is expensive and can involve a steep learning curve. This is especially […]
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Building a startup business is a risky business. Statistics on startup success make pretty dire reading, right across the board. According to one study of over 1,100 tech companies, only 15% managed to raise a fourth round of funding (Series C). Approximately 67% of companies either died or had to rely on self-sustaining solutions. Reasons […]
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