I still remember exactly how I felt when I first started freelance writing. I had a pit in my stomach that never seemed to go away as I worked against the belief that I didn’t have the training or education needed to enter this new-to-me field. Was I really good enough to make people want to read my …
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Stay in Business for Yourself or Work for Someone Else: Is It Time to Hang Up Your Solopreneur Shoes?
A couple of months ago, my business started to slow a bit. I’ve worked for myself long enough to know that there are natural ebbs and flows, with some times of the year being more lucrative than others. However, the unknowns created by the pandemic caused me a bit more concern. How long would this …
7 Gift Ideas for the Solopreneur in Your Life
Christmas. Birthdays. A business anniversary. There are many good reasons to give a gift to the solopreneur that you’re honored to call family or friend. The problem is, solo business owners and operators aren’t always easy to buy for. We tend to walk a different walk than everyone else. This …
How to Market Yourself as a Freelancer
It’s hard enough to create a compelling resume and cover letter when you’re job hunting for a regular job. But when you work for yourself as a freelancer, you’re constantly hunting for new work. Freelancing can be a feast-or-famine business, and the only successful freelancers are the ones who know …
How Life Led 5 Solopreneurs Right Into Business Ownership
When I meet other solopreneurs, I love hearing about how they got into business. Especially when it wasn’t something they planned to do, but more an action they felt compelled to take based on their life experiences. That’s how it was for me. If you told me 10 years ago that I would be in …
Web-Based Business Ideas to Consider if You Want to Be a Solopreneur
I’ll be honest. I never had any intention of working for myself. Nope. Not ever. However, as often happens in life, one day about six and a half years ago now, I found myself in a position where I began working as a freelance writer. Though I still have my days where I question why I traded in …
