As much as I talk about the ways employers control our lives, you might not think I have much good to say about the experience...but I do!
My freelance business is built directly on the foundation of my 9-5 life. If it weren’t, I don’t think I’d be
looking at 10 years of better pay and a better life. I think most freelancers have an opportunity to do something similar...leverage the lessons from employers to build healthier freelance businesses.
That’s why this month, we’re covering some bright spots from your 9-5 to keep an eye out for as you shape your approach to freelancing.
Where was your company expanding?
Areas of growth don’t last forever, but they’re worth
checking out as potential areas of focus for your freelance business.
Is your company expanding into a particular region or technology?
Launching a new product category? Did you see them exploring a new vertical? If so, think about testing that out as a sub-niche for your own business. No need to blaze new trails if you don’t have to.
Featured Freelancer
Emulation is a powerful tool for new freelancers. Spend the month checking out this featured freelancer to review their niche, services, website layout, and overall marketing. Full list
here
This month, check out Ross Simmonds. Ross is a B2B marketing expert...a field I’d love to see more
of us get into. You can learn more about him and his work here on his site.