In 1954 President Eisenhower cited the juxtaposition between importance and urgency in his famous quote, “I have two kinds of problems, the urgent and the important. The urgent are...
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Reflecting on the Year and Planning Ahead: A Guide for Freelancers
Dec 05, 2024
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past twelve months and set intentions for the year ahead. For freelancers, this process isn't just a nice-to-have;...
What Is Business Strategy? A Guide for Freelancers and Independent Consultants
Sep 16, 2024
You’ve heard it a million times—be strategic.
When you work by yourself, the concept of strategy might seem like a luxury reserved for larger companies. In reality, strategy is crucial...
What Do You Want?
Apr 15, 2024
It seems like a simple question, but I venture to guess that you’re fumbling around in your mind right now, trying to figure out the answer.
Knowing what you truly want is a crucial trait of...
4 Design Mistakes That Are Holding You Back
Apr 25, 2023
It has been called many things: entrepreneurial spirit, thinking outside the box, an affliction to authority, an inventor’s mind, big-picture thinking…
Some symptoms include seeing...
SMART Goals Are so 2019… Do This Instead
Dec 29, 2022
SMART goals: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Google “Goal Setting,” and this is the first thing that comes up. It is the standard for how everyone from your...
How To Take a REAL Vacation When You Work for Yourself
May 24, 2022
When you work for yourself, by yourself, “time off” can be a bit of a paradox—you can be much more flexible about having “time off” day-to-day, but it can be...
How to Brainstorm
Feb 01, 2021
Have you ever had a client who hired you to complete a project, but it turns out they actually have no idea what they want?
Often people will go straight toward a “goal” without...
How to Make Sure Every Project is Good Fit Upfront
Nov 28, 2020
Have you ever had an introductory meeting with a client where you walked away feeling great about the project and then…
- your proposal falls flat?
- you get the job but the client’s...
Build your business around what you love
Sep 15, 2020
Flexibility and control over your work and life are some of the greatest gifts of entrepreneurship. The problem is that many freelancers, consultants, and small business owners have a hard time...