Many of us have heard the quote “the riches are in the niches” as motivation to niche down our freelance or virtual assistant business. And that alone is keen motivation for finding your niche. When you heard the quote, however, did you think of riches in financial terms? That’s often the first image that comes […]
Why Freelance? We often talk about freelancing as a journey, and like any journey, it begs the question, “Why do it?” Why is this journey worth embarking on instead of staying where things are comfortable and familiar? We want to know that there’s a benefit to heading out into unfamiliar territory. We want to know […]
What are the ingredients of successful work? Like any recipe, freelance projects include a balance of ingredients: hard skills for proper functioning and important soft skills for flavor and style. In a recent Virtual Office Hours session, Freelance University co-founder and instructor Craig Cannings discussed the difference between the two: • Hard skills are […]
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 […]
At the end of January, I asked a question in our Freelance University Facebook group that foreshadowed this blog post. Looking back, it was a preview to the topic of how to maintain a work-life balance when you’re always at home. At the time, a snowstorm had blanketed my area and made driving treacherous and […]
As a freelancer or virtual assistant, do you thrive while working at home, or merely survive? Sometimes you may look out the window and think, “I’m so glad I work from home and don’t have to face rush hour traffic.” And other times you may look out the window and think, “I wish I could […]
