Was there a time when you didn’t realize you needed tips for LinkedIn profile activities? For some of us, LinkedIn didn’t seem like an active social network. We’d set up our profile like a digital resume and invite people to connect. But those connections were often like a stamp collection — valuable, yet static. They […]
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 […]
One of the biggest challenges of writing a guide to achieving inbox zero is finding someone who’s actually achieved it. Have you? I know I haven’t. I need to don scuba gear and make a deep dive for buried treasure in my shipwreck of an inbox. Unanswered and unsorted emails hang over my head […]
During uncertain times, one thing is certain — the importance of creating multiple streams of income for your freelance business. In a previous Freelance University blog post, we discussed the challenge of maintaining a consistent income throughout the year. For example, projects may be inconsistent or technology may change, causing services to become obsolete. […]
Have you ever sat down at your computer completely exhausted … and you haven’t even turned it on yet? When you reach this point, you’re facing an important challenge — to avoid burnout in your freelance business. In this post, we’ll share strategies to help you conquer burnout now and prevent it in the […]
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” I don’t think Brené Brown’s words could ring any more true than in 2020. It has been a year of great uncertainty and vulnerability but also a fertile ground for growth, innovation, and new opportunities. So, what did you learn from 2020? I personally have learned […]
