Would you call yourself a successful freelancer? Although there are many definitions of success, the one we’re exploring here is the ability to grow a sustainable business that meets or exceeds your income goals. You may be experiencing ups and downs, but are you on an upward path to sustainability? If you answered no, take […]
If I asked you, “How’s Your Grit These Days”, what would you say? When I use the word Grit, I am referring to your resilience and perseverance to withstand hardship and failure in business (and life). Some feel they don’t have grit. Some compare themselves to others who seem naturally gritty and wish they could […]
Are you all Zoomed out? Since the global pandemic hit, Zoom has emerged as a clear winner in the race to provide video conferencing software. But that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the only choice for freelancers and virtual assistants. For various reasons, you may be looking for alternatives to Zoom. In a Statista article titled […]
You may be wondering, “Why is she talking about writing effective emails again? Aren’t there better ways to communicate with clients?” Well, the truth is that email is still a reliable communication channel. Even if you use project management software like Trello or Asana, some non-project related topics are often best communicated through email. As […]
In a recent workshop titled “Discover Ten Ways to Create Online Courses,” Freelance University co-founder, Craig Cannings, discussed how the demand for online learning is now skyrocketing as a result of the global pandemic. It was already a growing field for freelancers and shows no signs of slowing down. You may have noticed speakers and […]
Each time I write, I’m aware of one thing – I don’t share advice with you because I have it all together. Instead, I share it because we’re all learning together. That fact is especially true when I’m writing this article on how to stay focused in a distracted world. A lot is going on […]
