Hey!
BlackFreelance looks at employer-independent work from a
specific perspective.
Our businesses are small, but even small businesses need focused leadership...which means we all have specific responsibilities.
So for the rest of the year, we’re going to be going over the responsibilities we have as leaders in our freelance work. We’re walking through...
- CEO: Chief Executive
Officer
- CMO: Chief Marketing Officer
- COO: Chief Operating Officer
There’s
a reason for this. I believe that every freelance business needs this kind of perspective more than ever.
Yes, we’re dealing with more uncertainty, but there’s also more opportunity out here for indie workers than there ever has been in history—and you don’t take advantage of
that just hoping your business works out for the best.
So make some space to close out 2022 by reshaping your mindset—a mindset that will help you take advantage of 2023 and all the options you have in front of you as a freelancer.
This month we’re covering the responsibilities of the Chief Operating Officer, or COO.
You’re going to want to keep up with this once since it’s so much more than placing ads.
Experience
management
Being COO of your freelance business means managing the employee experience.
Since you’ve got such a close look at production, you’ll be able to make sure you’re happy as an employee.
Do you need more vacation time? Different work days? Longer breaks?
As COO, make sure you’re looking for opportunities to keep production comfortable and as easy as possible for yourself.
Megan
P.S. A couple
reminders…
- If you’re ready to take the next step in your freelance journey and want to “self-coach” your way to a healthier freelance business—come check out the Black Freelance Academy to improve your skills as CEO of your freelance world.
- It’s our job as Black freelancers to spread the
word on the potential out there, so if this message was helpful, pass it on!