What do you picture when you think of a great conversationalist? You might imagine a popular person at a dinner party engaging delighted guests in fast flowing conversation. But there’s a lot more scope to it than that. Great conversation is not just important for brunches and soirees, it’s also essential for successful business growth, […]
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It’s estimated that a quarter of the American workforce are solopreneurs. With so many millions of solo-professionals – from business consultants and life coaches to freelance writers and web designers – there’s a lot of fierce competition. And this is why being a thought leader is so essential for any ambitious solopreneur, especially those aiming […]
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Is it wise for freelancers to offer discounts to prospects and clients? Discounts are a common occurrence in the retail world and they can be great incentives for more sales. For freelancers, offering a discount to clients can come with an array of benefits as well but also some notable drawbacks. Freelancing by its very […]
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It’s a dream of many current employees to work for themselves. There’s a lot to be said for being your own boss, working from a home office, choosing your own salary, and having a lot more freedom as to when you work. But making the transition from the world of traditional employment to a freelancing […]
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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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Are you desperate to create your own side hustle but out of ideas when it comes to what to do exactly? When money is tight or if you have dreams of setting up your own business, creating a side hustle can help you reach your goals. As we mentioned in last week’s article, a side […]
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For many unhappy employees, the idea of quitting their job and embarking on an entrepreneurial journey is an exciting one. Yet finding the courage and resources to take the leap can be hard to come by, especially when finances are already tight. A solution for budding entrepreneurs in this predicament comes in the form of […]
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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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A great way for freelancers to create a recurring income stream is through the use of a retainer contract, especially a high-value one. A retainer is an agreement with a client whereby they pay the freelancer a set fee each month for ongoing work. The primary benefit for you, the freelancer, is a sense of […]
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Cash flow can be a major issue for entrepreneurs. Not all startup founders really understand finance and this can prove problematic. Without proper planning, a new company can find its financial resources depleted leaving it high and dry during downtimes. As an entrepreneur, you soon realize that you don’t only have a responsibility to yourself […]
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One of the most difficult things you can do in life is to build a new business from scratch. As any startup founder will know, creating a new company from the ground up is a Herculean task. It requires long hours, huge amounts of energy, intense focus, and the ability to frequently step far outside […]
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Being an entrepreneur is all about making big decisions. Your success depends on making the right choices, at the right times. One of the most important decisions you’ll make when forming a startup is who your co-founder (or co-founders) will be. In many ways, choosing your startup co-founder is on a par with choosing your […]
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“Where are they?” This is a common question for freelancers and solopreneurs when working with clients. It’s not uncommon for even the best client to go missing in action occasionally. You’re left wondering what to do next. Do you call? Do you email? When a client ignores you, it’s difficult to maintain a smooth workflow. […]
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To be a successful freelancer, you also need to be a strong marketer. Like it or not, marketing and selling are essential components of building a thriving freelancing business. You can hire people to create content and carry out marketing strategies, or, you can do it yourself. If you go the DIY route, then it’s […]
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Starting up a freelancing business when fresh out of college is an exciting adventure. You’re freed from the long hours and intense focus of studies and exams. Now it’s time to shine, to earn a lot of money, to shape your destiny, and to create a thriving freelance business. Except, there’s a problem. Without a […]
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When it comes to building a thriving freelancing career, your health and happiness are perhaps the most important factors determining long-term success. You can have all the best marketing strategies and sales tactics at your disposal but if you fail to maintain good health and mental wellbeing, your work will suffer. As a freelancer, you […]
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Why work local if you can work worldwide? If you’re a freelancer who works predominantly online, it’s tempting to think the world is your oyster. And you’d be right, it is. As a web designer, or content writer, or consultant of some kind, you have the tools and accessibility to work with exciting clients on […]
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Many freelancers fail within their first year of business. In most cases, this is because they haven’t developed a freelance business strategy. Without a coherent plan of action, it’s all too easy to be distracted by shiny objects or to fall into a rut. Freelancing is such an attractive proposition. You work for yourself and […]
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It’s becoming ever more important for freelancers to embrace innovation. There are no two ways about it. With so many freelance professionals, competition is fierce and the need to stand out is increasingly imperative. This is the same regardless of which freelancing sector you’re in. According to employment statistics, there are over 62 million freelancers […]
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As a new freelancer, you could be forgiven for thinking most big business management strategies don’t apply to your line of work. After all, you work solo and usually from home, and you certainly don’t have a big organization to lead. So how on earth can the management strategies employed by big companies benefit your […]
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