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7 Sneaky Time Management Myths (and How to Beat Them)
Ever feel like you could be more productive? Join the crowd! Even if they’ve been in the game for a long time with great success, many entrepreneurs still wish they had more time to navigate their workdays. Almost all of us struggle with time management. But trying to find practical solutions can be almost as […]
Read MoreHow to Write a Perfect Marketing Proposal (With Templates)
Marketing proposals can make or break you. Good ones put you on the fast track to a lucrative business relationship. Mediocre ones end up discarded or ignored. As a marketer, it’s a frustrating dilemma to face. You can’t stop writing proposals because clients expect to see them. But churning out batch after batch of ineffective […]
Read More6 Things You Can Do When Someone Takes Credit for Your Work
I’ve been there, and you’ve almost certainly been there. We’ve all had a mix of rage and the sinking feeling that overcomes you when realizing someone else is taking credit for work you’ve sweated (and drunk far too much coffee) over. It’s a lousy thing to do and have done to you – particularly if you’re freelance, […]
Read More5 Signs Your Project is Failing (and How to Rescue the Situation)
For a freelancer, it’s critically important to be ahead of the curve in all sorts of ways – not least in being able to figure out when a project is failing. Not only is this important for your own self-preservation, but also for your reputation. If you see the writing on the wall early enough, […]
Read MoreHow to Master Any Skill: A Practical Guide
What does it take to become a master? Being born a genius? Hiding away from the world and meditating for years in a mountain temple? Not exactly, according to George Leonard’s excellent book Mastery. His book lays out a practical road map we can follow to take our businesses (or any other aspect of our […]
Read MoreGut Feelings: How To Use Them For Business Success
Here’s the thing about working as a freelancer, or a small-to-medium sized business owner: You’re ultimately on the hook for all of your decisions. And boy, do you have a host of decisions you’ll need to make in the course of a day!
Read More6 Ways to Use Power Words to Sell Yourself
Many freelancers struggle with writing their resumes and talking about themselves in pitches, emails, or on social media – and don’t forget the inevitable website About page. I once had a friend who frustratingly stated, “I can write great things about other people, but I just can’t do it for myself!” Worse still, companies are increasingly automating […]
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