Oct 17, 2023 | Get Yourself There |
As a self-employed professional or creative, you’re used to doing most things on your own. But there will likely come a time when the assistance of others could help your business grow, and help you feel less stressed. Here are some questions you might find...Jun 12, 2023 | Get Yourself There |
“I have plenty of work coming in,” one of my clients told me, “but I’m not getting paid enough. Every project seems to take longer than I anticipated, and I end up putting in too many unpaid hours. How can I fix this?” If this problem...Feb 21, 2023 | Get Yourself There |
If you’re a self-employed professional starting a new business or expanding the one you have, developing a written plan is a valuable first step. You’ve heard about business plans, but did you know there is more than one type? Depending on your situation,...Oct 18, 2022 | Get Yourself There |
In a national survey of self-employed professionals, almost 50% of the consultants, coaches, and other professionals declared that they were currently not earning enough to meet their expenses. This result isn’t too surprising, since according to the U.S. Small...Feb 15, 2022 | Get Yourself There |
Bartering your services can be a useful strategy for self-employed professionals, especially when your business is young. By arranging trades for certain professional or personal services, you can obtain what you can’t afford to buy, save money, and avoid...Dec 15, 2021 | Get Yourself There |
Over the 30-plus years I’ve been self-employed, I’ve teamed up with other professionals many times. We’ve collaborated on creating new programs and products, or worked as partners to serve clients as a team. A key piece of my experience has been that...
