My Daily Struggles while Working From Home

I read several books and articles on the great opportunities and challenges in working from home. For me, it mainly comes down to distractions. If you're like me, you have a grand number of things on your to-do list. That list keeps getting longer, and it always feels like I've only gotten the bare minimumContinue reading "My Daily Struggles while Working From Home"

Living, Writing, Loving It

I admit that I go M.I.A. from this site all too often. It's just that I'm living the life that I want, but have very little time for extra stuff. Extra stuff includes promoting my skills online. I really do want to write more about my experience. Really! So, here's an update - I started advertisingContinue reading "Living, Writing, Loving It"

Time to Get Some Clients Through Proposals! Four ways to write a proposal.

I need to get more work, so I need to send out proposals to prospective clients. Here are four methods of writing a proposal that caught my eye.

Normal and the Power of Suggestion

I keep wondering what my life would be like if I hadn’t fallen into the “normal” trap. I call it a trap because so many people are unhappy. I know I’m confused as to how it happened so easily in my life. Despite the lack of contentment, people who advise the next generation's biggest life decisionsContinue reading "Normal and the Power of Suggestion"

Remember Me

I finally did some advertising of my own on Google AdWords. I received an email yesterday confirming that my ad was visible, but thought nothing of it the rest of the day. I honestly didn’t expect such instant results as I am starting off with a very low cost ceiling. My blog had 13 viewsContinue reading "Remember Me"

Messing with My Marketing Mix

Selling Myself As a novice freelancer, I am getting plenty of surprises or, uh, learning opportunities. My first meeting with a lead taught me not to consult, for instance, because then they had my advice and considered the knowledge more powerful than someone to do the work for them. Once I did get a paidContinue reading "Messing with My Marketing Mix"

My Inner Salesperson

Everyone is selling something in these days of social media glory, whether it’s their hand-crafted jewelry or their start-up business. Facebook pages are full of art, cupcakes and Tupperware. People hire themselves out for side jobs. Instagram and Twitter feeds gain virtual stardom with thousands of followers. We are in the age of self-promotion andContinue reading "My Inner Salesperson"

Live Stream Usefulness: Brand-Audience Connections in Real Time

Live streaming isn’t just for news stations. Heavyweight brands are already optimizing real time video and advertising, but small businesses and organizations have opportunities on live platforms as well. Don’t know where to start? There are plenty of ideas floating around out there, and below you’ll find a nice list of such live streaming potential.Continue reading "Live Stream Usefulness: Brand-Audience Connections in Real Time"

The Case of the Missing Professional Identity

Made using Infogr.am Our jobs make up a good part of our identity and pride. It’s one of the first things you ask about a person when getting to know them, yet many of us end up in a job that doesn’t mirror our professional goals. Personally, I feel torn whenever I talk about myContinue reading "The Case of the Missing Professional Identity"

Today I will take control of my career.

Are you a self-starter? I used to self-proclaim as a self-starter until I tried starting something big for myself. It turns out I’m great at working independently, but not very good at knowing where to start if there’s no initial assignment. No one was telling me what to write or giving me a deadline, soContinue reading "Today I will take control of my career."