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Tag Archives: time management
The Over-Responsive Client
I have a new client, and so far, they’re great. I love the subject matter and the projects, and my contact person is very responsive. Continue reading
Friday Afternoon Invoicing
It’s Friday afternoon as I write this, my dear freelancers, and that can mean only one thing: Friday Afternoon Invoicing. Continue reading
Grow with grace
Just because you are good at something does not mean you have any business doing it. If the old outfit doesn’t fit the new, taller, in-demand you, ditch it and go for a sequined suit version of your biz. Continue reading
The Unexpected Freedom of Jury Duty
I was slated for jury duty in December. I did the responsible thing and notified my clients that I’d be off the grid for most – if not all – of the day. And the most marvelous thing happened: nobody contacted me. Continue reading
Working Anywhere
I’m draped in a tattered, waterproof black cape and my hair is covered in stinky goo. Yes, I’m writing this post from the hair salon, but I’ll bet that you wouldn’t know if I hadn’t told you. Continue reading
Permission: it's yours
Start your day with this inspiring post from Dyana....yes, that's a robe a she's wearing. Continue reading
Posted in Client Relations, Communicating, Freelance Graphic & Web Design, Freelance Illustration, Freelance Photography, Freelance Writing, Freelancing, Time Management
Tagged boundaries, change, Dyana Valentine, information overload, outgrowing clients, pricing, raising your rates, time management
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Fitting Social Media Into Your Life
Last week on the PhotoShelter blog, there was a great post on how 4 photographers fit social media into their work flow. Here's an excerpt and a link: Every photographer is different. Each has his/her own unique mix of specialties, … Continue reading
Keeping Organized Online: Part 2
Yesterday I gushed about the free list making application I can't live without. Today my enthusiasm is for another free app I discovered that keeps my life somewhat sane: Evernote. Cleverly branded with an elephant logo, Evernote is essentially a … Continue reading
Do time management rules work?
Time management seems to be a constant struggle for most of us. And it seems to be getting worse and worse. More things to do, less time to do it in and an inability to prioritize. Here's an article by … Continue reading
How do you get energized?
Almost everyone who reached out to me the other day after the webcast, Start NOW: Your 2011 Marketing Plan, said they found it "inspiring" or "energizing" -- which got me thinking about how difficult it must be, as a solopreneur, … Continue reading
