Conventional wisdom says, “You have to spend money to make money.” While that may be true, it isn’t always the case. Below are free online tools small businesses might want to check out: Bitrix24 Some things you just have to do alone, but in the world of business, more things are better carried out by teams. […]
What to Do When Running Out of Blog Post Ideas
Figuring out what to write about for your next blog post is a major time suck, sometimes. There were DAYS when I couldn’t write because my mind was a complete blank. And we know that if you’re a freelance writer, the ability to write fast is a game-changer. But what if you’re suffering from a […]
Mentoring Session with Sophie Lizard, the Force behind BAFB
In a previous post, I shared that I was awarded a freelance blogging scholarship by one of the industry greats, Sophie Lizard of Be a Freelance Blogger (BAFB). Today, at 4:00 a.m., local time, I got to speak with her via Google Hangouts. Other participants were unable to attend for a number of reasons – […]
Productivity Hack: Sharpen Your Freelancing Tools
You’re probably aware that freelancing is a feast-or-famine cycle. Some days, your work load is up to your eyeballs. Other days, you wonder where you’re going to find your next project. For a few days last week, I found a lot of spare time in my hands, something I welcomed with open arms. Months back, […]
Writing Productivity: How to Self-Motivate
My writing productivity has not been at par with my preset goals lately, and it’s been causing a huge strain in my confidence as an effective freelancer. A feeling that I should be leaving my current, well-paying job to focus full-time on my online writing, marketing and content development freelancing gig, especially since it offers […]