Three Time Management Strategies for Freelancers
The life of a freelancer sounds ideal. You work when you want, doing what you want, how you want. However, the reality of a freelance life is very different. There is either too much or not enough work. Along with delivering service, you have to market and take care of business duties. Trying to manage …
Strategically Play Small to Win Big
Play small to win big appears to go against all conventional wisdom. But when you add the word “strategically” it’s an entirely new ballgame. Streamlined business provides the entrepreneur with a greatly improved outlook. A short retrospective compared to where you are headed will provide insight as to your next best steps to further developing …
The New 3R’s for Business: Representation, Recommendations, Review
Just as reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic were important when we attended elementary school, the new 3R’s, representation, recommendations, and review are equally important for business. Your personal brand ultimately depends upon taking this into very serious consideration.
RepresentationAs you take on new clients, are you giving them 100% of what you promised plus a …
Personal Branding Weekly – You are the Product
I understand the importance of visibility. As a small business owner, being “known” can be the difference between a steady flow of revenue or closing your doors. Yet, being visible is not enough. Being remembered is most important and means you occupy some prime real estate in the mind of someone. Garnering “share of mind” …
Communication Style Magnetically Attracts Your Clientele
Have you ever wondered why someone asked to connect with you? In one of two cases, you either had no interest whatsoever or you hold the other person in high esteem. Should it have been the first scenario, consider what you may change to avoid a similar new occurrence. And if excitement was yours upon …
6 Ways to Work Smarter in 2014
Finding an excuse to procrastinate at work is definitely an easy thing to do. Especially when we have numerous projects hanging over our heads and we’re pressed for time, it can be difficult to focus on our most important tasks at work.
In the new year, we need to make a promise to ourselves to …
Start Your Own Business in 2014
Have you considered entrepreneurship? According to a recent study by 1 and 1, 53% of American adults have considered starting their own business. However, many obstacles await the burgeoning entrepreneur. I asked three new entrepreneurs three questions about their leap from employee to business owner in 2013.
Meet the EntrepreneursTim Murphy, Co-Founder of AirDrop …
3 Key Elements of Your LinkedIn Photograph
Your LinkedIn photograph is the first thing that most people notice when they view your profile. It also shows up next to your name and headline when people conduct searches on LinkedIn. It is often the number one factor in whether people click to view your profile.
What does your LinkedIn photograph say about you? …
Start Fast: How to Build a Strong Freelance Reputation
I started freelance writing and editing nearly three years ago out of necessity. With three small children at home and the need for two income streams, I decided to bring my background in news media and research home with me. For me, freelancing was not a way to potentially earn a living – it was …
My 3 Golden Rules for Remote Workers
I’ve been working remotely for the past nearly 5 years. I have a home office, I have a local cafe, I get terrific amounts of work done and I’m far more productive than when I worked in an office day in and day out. Sorry, Marissa Mayer, I get more done outside of an office. …