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Practical advice, real stories and creative tips to help you grow your business on your terms.
Opportunity—Membership Business For Sale
My 6-month business hiatus is coming to an end soon, and I’ve decided to open up expressions of interest to hand this business to a new owner—could it be you?
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).
Member Moment — Brodi-Rose
Brodi is the founder and creative boss behind Brodi-Rose Creative Co, a bespoke Graphic Design agency specialising in Brand Design, Custom Canva templates, and illustration. She is passionate about helping women curate the business of their dreams. In this interview, we chat to Brodi about the importance of mindset, community, and how Covid fast-tracked her plans to start her freelance career full time.
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.
Member Moments — Stacey Marie
Stacey’s business The Social Hub helps women own their brilliance authentically in the online space without the mum guilt or burnout. In this interview, we find out how she ended up ditching the finance industry to chase freedom as a freelancer, and the habits she swears by to be her most focused self.
Meet our new Community Cheerleaders
I’m excited to welcome not one, but two amazing Community Cheerleader’s to the Cool Wow team. These babes have killer communication skills plus a good dose of charisma and will be responsible for create a memorable experience for Cool Wow Collective members. Get to know Naomi and Emma.
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.
Member Moments — Jahna Koehler
Jahna’s business Keeping Balance helps business owners take back their time and work towards a business they love by supporting them with solid finance, mindset and management advice. In this interview, we find out how she got to where she’s at, the advice she’d give to other freelancers, and more!
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?