We’re all bad at business…
Published: Sun, 03/31/19
Hi, Some freelancers never get great businesses off the ground because of fear — fear that they’re bad at at business. But you know what? Everybody…
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Get your head in the right space to build a lifestyle-centered freelance business
1 simple step to better client management…
Published: Sun, 03/24/19
Hi, What do you do when a client isn’t happy with your work? What can you say to help make sure you get paid on time? Is there a way to interview them…
Do you hate the BF Workbook? Share your thoughts!
Published: Mon, 03/18/19
Hi, If you've got any beef, complaints, praise, or suggestions for the BlackFreelance Strategy Workbook, now's the time to share! I've been working on…
You need some strategic freelancing in your life…
Published: Sun, 03/17/19
Hi, Figuring out the “what” in freelancing is rough. It takes more time and effort than most people are willing to admit and a lot of times it means…
We need to talk money…
Published: Sun, 03/10/19
Hi A couple of weeks ago I sent out a request for questions to shoot over to the Paychecks and Balances podcast. You can listen to the episode…
The alternative to marketing…
Published: Sun, 03/03/19
Hi This past week, Contently told all their writers, designers, photographers, and videographers that they would start charging just under 5% for…
Should I fire my marketing department?
Published: Sun, 02/24/19
Hi I’ve been a little itchy about money this month. Not in an immediate bills-are-due kinda way, but more in a “you’re setting yourself up for future…
Employment is more useful than you thought…
Published: Sun, 02/17/19
Hi I remember when I finished undergrad I tried to go straight into freelance writing —bought my little domain and everything. It went nowhere. I…
Do habits work without strategy?
Published: Sun, 02/10/19
Hi, The short answer is no. They can actually work against you. My 4th grade teacher had a saying that haunts me to this day: “Practice doesn’t make…
It's time to start skipping the obvious niches.
Published: Sun, 02/03/19
Hi I just got an email from one of the freelance gurus I follow. He was thinking about e panding into green solutions and pet care as niches.