Beware the Toxic Swamp
There’s a scary amount of bad business advice out there. Some of it is well-meant but based on nothing but guesswork, some is purposely malicious, and some is just plain toxic.
Lisa Slater
False Stories Could Be Holding You Back
Quite often our brains are lying to us in an attempt to protect us from possible rejection or failure. If we don't try it, we can't fail, so we give ourselves a reason not to try. We create false stories about why we can’t do that thing.
How Do You Get Consistency in Leads, Sales, & Income as a One-Person Business?
Whatever your plans are for the future, consistency matters. But how do you get all that when you're a one-person business with limited time and budget?
The Problem With One-and-Done Freelance Services
If you only offer buy-once products or services, you constantly have to find and win new clients. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can build a business that isn't reliant purely on one-and-done projects.
Get Comfortable Selling Your Services
If you want a business that earns you money, you’ve got to sell. You have to make sales.
And if you genuinely offer something of value, selling shouldn’t be a problem.
Getting Retainer Clients as a Freelancer
When you offer retained services, your income will be more predictable and stable, and you won't need to constantly generate new business.
Common Money Management Mistakes
If you don't know what's what with your finances and you don't plan, you can find yourself in all sorts of financial difficulties. Take control of your cash flow. Know your figures. And don't run your business on guesswork.