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Working from home can be the best thing you’ve ever done or the most stressful thing you’ve ever done. The biggest complaint I hear from people who just can’t work … Continue reading Creating a home office that works for you
When you interview with a client, understand that you are interviewing them just as much as they are interviewing you. And it’s OK to decide that they are not a … Continue reading How to find clients that fit
There’s just something about self-promotion that makes me cringe. But it really can’t be avoided. I was evaluating my own social media marketing efforts and realized that I wasn’t really … Continue reading Planning for social media marketing success
If you’re like me and you’re transitioning from the corporate workforce into the freelance one, you’re probably familiar with the portfolio struggle. Every profile you create will have an option … Continue reading 3 ways to demonstrate skill, sans portfolio
When I worked as a copy editor for a healthcare marketing agency, there wasn’t a week that went by without a client request at proof that just made me go … Continue reading How to tell a client they’re wrong
Under what circumstances is offering your services at a reduced rate (or even free) worth the risk of devaluing your brand? When you’re building your client base and need a foot in the door, it might just give you an edge over your competition. <a href="”> Read More…
Letting go of expectations is always hard. As parents there’s a lot of pressure to fit the mold. Forget the mold. You’ll be happier. TweetShareShare0 Shares
First things first. Before one can begin working as a freelancer, one must satisfy certain licensing requirements. In Washington state that means state and city licenses. Basically, you need to … Continue reading The entrepreneur’s guide to licensing
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton TweetShareShare0 Shares
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