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 […]
At Freelance University, we’re always looking for tools that streamline your business processes and add time to your day. And we’re excited to have discovered Adminja – an all-in-one solution designed specifically for virtual assistants, with features that benefit freelancers of all kinds. As the website says, “Adminja’s features were developed exclusively for today’s […]
Do you ever feel like you’re running out of time, and you don’t know where it’s going? This Shift review will introduce you to a new tool that can help restore your productivity and focus. As we discuss in a previous blog post, “Seven Productivity Tools to Add More Time to Your Week,” the […]
Last year, I never would have believed I’d be writing this post. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea of maintaining social isolation rarely came to mind when discussing ways to network as a freelancer. Instead, the opposite was often true. In-person networking events were seen as one of the most effective ways of connecting […]
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 […]
As freelancers, we serve clients while walking a tightrope — balancing life and work, performing multiple tasks for multiple clients. And as we spin those plates, we’re trying to keep one hand free to reach out to potential new clients. Not only that, but we’re also balancing our freelance freedom with the respect we need […]
