I know, crazy, right? Up until last week, I thought so too. But as of last Tuesday, (as I mentioned in my last post) I am officially enrolled in the CLIMB program here in Minnesota. CLIMB stands for “Converting Layoffs Into Minnesota Businesses.” The program pays enrollees to work on their own businesses for at […]
6 in 6 Freelance Copywriter Progress Report – 2 Months
2 months in and I’m still reservedly thinking this freelance copywriter thing can work. This month hasn’t been as wonderful as I would have liked, but things are still heading in the right direction. This has been a bad news – good news month. So I may as well start with the bad news. Projects […]
Time is Short – Follow Your Dreams
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, […]
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 […]