Freelancers are a company of one, but we need feedback, input, and help. You're more likely to hit your goals and enjoy success when you work with a mentor. Here's what to look for and how to work with someone.
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Planning is necessary for any business owner. Going through an end-of-year assessment in order to set up for the next can lead…
I’ll get to it when I’m ready. I’m sure you’ve had the experience of planning to get something done and then putting…
Building a business requires connection with people: prospective clients, colleagues, mentors, customers, and sometimes even family members. When we connect, we share…
You can get more out of a creative review than just a go-ahead to move to the next phase of the project.…
As I write this article I'm in the middle of a contract negotiation involving copyright and licensing of one of my character designs.…
A long time ago in a faraway place called Pasadena, CA, I sat in a classroom and heard my instructor say, “You…
Early in my freelance journey I joined a business networking group through my chamber of commerce for the purpose of generating leads and…
When you start freelancing you become a business owner and are responsible for the success or failure of your enterprise. Honestly, it can…
Detours can be useful for preparation, refining, and strengthening skills, perceptions and insights - all which increase our ability to support and stand up under the "weight" of our destinies. If we're not strong enough to carry something, we will be overwhelmed by it.