Creating your own business is an exciting prospect. Whether as a freelancer or as an entrepreneur, there’s a thrill about ultimately being in control of your own career destiny. More and more people are leaving the world of salaried work and embarking on an entrepreneurial path. Yet with so many different ways to build a […]
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Are you cut out to be an entrepreneur? Is creating your own business from scratch really something you’re meant to do? According to statistics, about 50% of businesses that hire employees fail within their first five years. Only about 30% of companies make it to their tenth anniversary. Being an entrepreneur is tough, even at […]
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Purpose matters in business. A business with a defined purpose has a stronger foundation and a more coherent strategy than one that doesn’t. Whether you’re the owner of a small business, a start-up company, or a freelancer, knowing the real purpose behind what you do is essential to your success. Without purpose, it’s all too […]
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A new year marks a new beginning. It’s the perfect time to adopt mindset changes that positively impact both your private life and career. After the pandemic struggles of 2020, cultivating resilience and wellbeing has never been more critical. As Covid-19 remains an ever-present threat and a source of enormous disruption, everyone, everywhere, is looking […]
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Invoice Ninja v5 built with Google Flutter 7 years after coming online, open-source platform Invoice Ninja launches a new invoicing platform built with Laravel & Flutter. – Full Details: https://www.invoiceninja.org – Docs: https://invoiceninja.github.io – Demo: https://demo.invoiceninja.com We’re thrilled to release the new Invoice Ninja v5 platform to our self-hosting community! Invoices sent from your Gmail Account You asked […]
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Invoice Ninja v5, built with Google Flutter 2021 starts with Invoice Ninja v5 RC2 update! We’re really excited to share the Release Candidate 2 beta of Invoice Ninja v5.- Release: – Blog: https://www.invoiceninja.com/v5-sneak-peek – Docs: https://invoiceninja.github.io – Demo: https://demo.invoiceninja.com This will be the last RC beta release until our stable release, hopefully soon… If you’ve been testing the […]
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Do you have a positive or a negative attitude toward money? The answer to this question will play a big part in how successful you are in your business. How you perceive money is known as your money mindset and drives the decisions you make about your general finances and the fees you charge clients. […]
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A common dilemma faced by freelancers in every industry is whether to charge by the hour or by the project. Both strategies have their benefits and drawbacks depending on your freelancing services, ability, and audience. In this article, we’ll have a look more closely into the pros and cons of hourly and per-project pricing to […]
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Project delays are a problem all freelancers face. Regardless of your industry or experience level, there will be times when even the best project plans, schedules, and intentions go awry. Usually, these occasional delays cause minor inconvenience, but they can have dangerously negative implications for both your workflow and cash flow if they happen […]
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How do you go about finding a good accountant? This question is on the lips of many small business owners and freelancers when they decide to hire outside assistance for their business finances. Working with a professional can ease your money worries, reduce research and analysis time, and ensure you’re on secure financial ground going […]
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Marketing your freelancing business during a global crisis is challenging. Many of your ideal clients are reducing spending, shifting focus, and even going out of business altogether. Everyone is facing hardships during the COVID-19 era. Despite the worldwide coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic recession, many freelancers are still making a good living and even […]
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7 Freelancing Myths Standing in Your Way of Success Mindset is key as a freelancer. What you believe to be true will inevitably shape your freelancing destiny. It’s therefore wise to avoid some of the common freelancing myths that can get in the way of you reaching your full potential. If you’re clear about what […]
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For many people, the image of a successful entrepreneur is synonymous with monetary wealth and an extravagant lifestyle. But as a fledgling business owner, is great wealth really how you will define your own success as an entrepreneur? Numerous entrepreneurs go into business for the sheer passion of developing a new project, rather than […]
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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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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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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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Intelligent people are successful. This is how we assume the world works. Smart people have the intellect to spot opportunities and make the most of them using the right resources and skills. As a result, these people rise to the top. But this isn’t necessarily what reality reveals. Whether it’s in the corporate world of […]
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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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