Have you ever had a fly in your soup? That’s what productivity pitfalls are like. You’re all set to sit down at your desk and power through a task. You’re prepared to accomplish your goals in a certain period of time. And then something unexpected happens, or maybe you fall into old habits you’ve tried […]
Have you ever sat at your desk, bored and unmotivated? In the beginning, you were excited to launch your freelance business, but now you struggle to stay inspired. You’re going through the motions without any real enthusiasm. This lack of inspiration and engagement can take many forms. Maybe you get up in the morning and […]
After clearing the first hurdle of finding your niche, another hurdle looms ahead. It’s one that’s not always easy to clear, and it’s very easy to trip over — pricing your services. Many factors come into play when deciding what to charge clients. You need to consider your level of experience, cost of living, office […]
Have you ever seen someone walking a dog and wondered, “Are they walking the dog, or is the dog walking them?” The question is who’s in control. As virtual business owners, do you ever feel like your technology is taking you for a walk? Technology overwhelm happens when our bright, shiny tools and apps are […]
Have you seen or heard the comedy routine “Who’s on First?” with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello? Hard as they try, they can’t avoid miscommunication. As Abbott tells Costello the nicknames of the players on his baseball team, Costello becomes increasingly confused and frustrated. When Abbott says, “Who’s on first,” Costello thinks he’s asking a […]
Before we talk about facing your fears in your freelance business, I want to remind you of this important fact: “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ― A.A. Milne In our professional lives, fear can be paralyzing. We want to impress people, and we want to […]
