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Practical advice, real stories and creative tips to help you grow your business on your terms.
7 easy tips to successfully plan and organise your work week
Learn effective tips and tricks on how to plan and organise work. Reduce stress and become more productive by prioritising and better organising your time.
How to set personal boundaries as a freelancer — and stick to them
As freelancers and business owners, there are two main concepts that we seem to struggle with; burnout and boundaries. Add a global pandemic into the mix and it’s easy to see how a lot of us came out of 2021 feeling utter exhaustion. That’s why setting boundaries in biz is at the top of my to-do list (and should be at the top of yours too).
5 fresh business habits to ring in the New Year
As we flip the calendar on a new year and step into another 12 months of business, we are filled with endless opportunities. It’s a fresh start. This year, I’m making a conscious effort to usher in some good work habits as a freelancer this year. Perhaps you can bring some of them into your year too?
3 simple ways to sustain your energy as a freelancer this holiday season
As a freelance or solopreneur, it's essential to look after your number one asset (psst…that's you). So with the holiday season coming in hot, here are three surprisingly simple way's to look after yourself now, so you don't collapse into a heap come Christmas day.
Six cool gift ideas your freelance clients will adore
As a freelancer, or anyone in business really, there are so many you want to create a memorable client experience—gifting is one of them! And with the holiday season just around the corner, we want to help you do client gifting well. Find out how to gift thoughtfully, and strategically this season with 6 cool gift ideas your clients will adore.
How to stop task switching and get more done
Do you ever feel like your attention drifts from one thing to another all the time? You my friend, are ask switching (aka context switching or multitasking). It often happens when we have lots to do and don’t really know what to prioritise first because it all feels important. But task switching can have a detrimental affect on your productivity.
10 reasons freelancers fail & how to avoid them
Freelancing sure comes with it’s struggles, but a lot of it comes back to us and the decisions we make. This rapid fire blog shares 10 of the most common freelancer struggles and how they can lead to failure. Plus grab a quick tip to avoid them in your budding business.
Enhance your business with intentions and affirmations
Using intentions and affirmations can enhance goal setting, give you a deeper sense of purpose, and boost self-confidence. So how exactly should you use intentions and affirmations in your business?
How to get things done with a body double
A body double is associated with the world of filmmaking and television, but through the lens of productivity, it’s much less action-packed. A body double is simply someone who sits with you, virtually or in person, while you tackle tasks that may be difficult to do alone. It came about as a method for people diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to get more done, but we can all benefit from a body double.
The do's and don'ts of freelancer VIP days
VIP days are fast becoming one of my fave ways to work with clients as a freelance copywriter. I love being able to get in and out quickly, deliver high-impact work, and stay 100% focused on one thing at a time (single-tasking baby)! Here are some things to consider if you want to start building day rates into your biz.
The power of video marketing [PLUS free Instagram Reels challenge download]
Video is a powerful marketing opportunity that isn’t going away anytime soon. The Head of Instagram recently shared that Instagram is no longer a photo-sharing app and that the company is looking to “embrace video more broadly”. Let’s be honest, we should have seen this coming. It’s time to get out of our comfort zone, and get comfy on videos.
7 work from home office essentials to boost productivity
A well thought out office space can do wonders for your productivity. We’re more inclined to focus on our most meaningful work with a minimal, organised and comfy home office set-up. But how do you achieve work from home office harmony? Here are a few essentials that have helped me stay focused and in flow while working from home.