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What to do when you get pandemic fatigue
In July, I feel like I’ve hit a wall. It’s been a very tough month to stay focused. I don’t know what initially caused me to hit a wall. I feel like it was more just a gradual move towards feeling exhaustion, sadness, overwhelm, and loss. I miss seeing clients. I miss my friends. I…
Read MoreAnnual subscription costs for my web design business
Ever since I read Tara Claeys post last year, I have wanted to create my own. What a great thing to share, I thought! Tara inspired me to make sure I was truly tracking the cost of running my business. I had similar expenses to hers in many ways and some that were different. Below…
Read MoreKeep Training! Profitable Project Plan Has Opened Enrollment for 2020
Updated on February 3rd, 2020 It’s been nearly two years since I completed the Profitable Project Plan training by Jennifer Bourn. It’s only been about a full year of having it implemented and I wanted to update this post to reflect what the training has done for me. Last year, my sales revenue increased by…
Read MoreConducting your own year end review for your web design business
It’s that time of year for me where I’m frantically trying to wrap up projects before the holidays. It’s a crazy yet exhilarating time each year. I’m so looking forward to the time off that I use to clean my office, get my files in order and update my website. I’m also planning to spend…
Read MoreWhat a freelancer can learn from the impeachment hearings
I promise to make this a non-partisan blog post. Really! I’ve had the impeachment hearings on within earshot of my office all for the past few days. I have to admit, I have a fascination with parliamentary procedures. This comes from years of volunteering on various boards. One time, the community council I participated in…
Read MoreI’m embracing a 4 day work week
I’ve decided to change things up. Fridays are no longer going to be official workdays for me. I’m adopting the 4 day work week. As the year ends, I’m noticing what a crazy year it has been with the broken ankle, my aging parents and more travel than I’ve had in years. But even with…
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