Getting work done when you’re tired
I’m exhausted. I have been for several weeks due to circumstances outside my control. However, I’m pushing through my tiredness every day. Maybe you are having difficulty getting to sleep or are tired, too. All of us have days when we feel unmotivated and out of sorts. You can’t go back to sleep when you…
Read MoreWhat I learned at WordCamp US 2022 (for my business)
I had two main objectives while I was attending WordCamp US this year. I was there to learn things for my clients, but I was also there to learn as a business owner. I’m happy to say the event was an excellent experience for both of my goals. In this blog post, I will share…
Read MoreBooks I read this summer – 2022
Summer officially ends in mid-September, but we can all agree that our mindsets shift into Autumn mode when the clock strikes midnight on September 1st. I wanted to share the books I read this summer with you in case you needed something to start this Fall. I didn’t do traditional beach reading. I tend to…
Read MoreReasons to start asking customers for feedback
If there is one thing I wish I had started doing earlier, it’s asking clients for reviews. Some things that held me back included contemplating questions like, what if they weren’t happy? Or what if they felt I was bugging them? Since I’ve made asking for reviews part of my process, I can say it’s…
Read MoreWhy I left BNI after more than a decade
In early May, I decided I needed to make a significant change in my life and leave my beloved BNI group. I had been a member of the organization for almost 12 years, and deciding to exit was difficult. I thought I would never leave as long as I was in business. BNI was one…
Read MoreWorking through grief as a freelancer
As a freelance business owner, you may find it challenging to carry on working while grieving. Grief ignores deadlines, clients, and to-do lists. It has no concern for your situation. The grief you feel can be even worse when your business depends on you to be on top of things. I have recently had the…
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