I was going to write something lofty and important about being a full-time freelance copywriter or small business person this week. Something that should have helped others to start or run their own small businesses. But yesterday morning, a Minnesota Icon died. Out of the blue. Just in case you haven’t turned on the news […]
6 in 6 Freelance Copywriter Progress Report – 1 Month
One month ago today I started this blog with the goal of making $6,000 net a month in 6 months as a freelance copywriter. So I figured this would be a good time to check in to let you know how I’m doing. I was laid off on January 20th. By the beginning of March, […]
Why Creating a Quality Product Matters (And a Sure-Fire Method to Make Your Product Appeal to Your Customers)
Don’t skip steps. The steps you set up for yourself are very important. Each one is a building block in the process to creating a quality product, whatever your product or service is. I mention this because I realized this week that I had skipped a very important step in my writing process. I didn’t […]
How to Manage Your Time as a Freelancer or Business Owner
One of the many joys about working for yourself is being in charge of your own schedule. Yes, you have more time to spend with your kids, friends, family, or whatever other impetus caused you to quit your “day job.” But being in charge of your own schedule means just that; you’re in charge. No […]
Ask for Help – Let Your Community Support You as You Start Your Business
Your own business. It’s been your dream for years. You’re going to go it on your own! You’re going to show “the Man” that you can cast him aside and do much better by yourself. You want to be “the Man,” but you’re going to treat your employees far better than you were ever treated, once […]