Do you have a writing toolbox? It’s not always the first thing we think about because writing content requires deep focus. It’s a quest to remove distractions and fight any inclination towards shiny object syndrome. But tools and apps are important. We need something to write on, ideas to write about, resources to write with, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you ever stopped in the middle of a freelance or virtual assistant task and thought, “What am I doing, and how did I get here?” Maybe a project is taking longer than you thought, or you’re doing extra work outside your original agreement, completely unrelated to your niche. If so, you need to […]
