When you hear the words “discovery call,” how do you feel? Do you get sweaty palms and a racing heart? If so, you’re not alone. For many of us, just thinking about it makes us say, “Oh, great — this is where I’ll discover how tongue-tied I can get on a call.” It feels like […]
Have you ever responded to a few freelance job postings, clicked send, crossed your fingers, and then heard … nothing? No response from the potential client. No upcoming discovery call. No freelance job. You start to wonder how you could have done it better. Talking at, Talking to, or Talking with When responding to a […]
Freelancing can be a great way to supplement an existing career or earn a full-time living. In fact, approximately 1.1 billion people work as freelancers in various positions globally. In today’s changing economy, many are considering transitioning from a traditional job to a freelance position, leaving them wondering how to become a full-time freelancer. While […]
Do you ever wish you could discover your ideal freelance career by following a yellow brick road? It seems like it would be such a simple process. If you’ve read the book or watched movie adaptations of The Wizard of Oz, you’ll remember how the main character, Dorothy, is instructed to “follow the yellow brick […]
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “self-care plan”? I usually think of the times when I didn’t have a plan. In a previous blog post, “How to Avoid Burnout in Your Freelance Business,” we discuss strategies to prevent you from losing energy, productivity, and passion for the work you love. I envision […]
If being a freelancer is more than a side hustle, consider establishing it as your own business. A freelance business is run by an individual who works independently. Most freelance businesses are sole proprietorships, which are owned and operated by one person. A virtual assistant business provides clients with administrative, creative, or technical support in […]
