Freelancing / SOHO Essentials
For many of us, having the flexibility of working from home is wonderful. We have the freedom to start and stop when we want. Take breaks at our leisure. Even grab a snack when the mood strikes. But after a while, there are parts of the job that seem to grate on us.
Read more … Workplace Wellness for the Home Office
If the thought of “working a room” is nerve-wracking, break up your networking goals into smaller, attainable steps. Basically, networking for business is getting to know people so you can help each other. I suggest the best way to accomplish this is by meeting people one-on-one over a nice hot coffee.
Read more … Coffee talk—how to build business while sipping java
Having your business featured by newspapers, magazines, TV or radio gives you valuable exposure that money cannot buy. Some people get this attention because they know how to create and make the most of media opportunities. Here are five techniques to use for your own business.
Read more … How to get free publicity for your business
In the early part of 1999, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in the Self Employment Assistance (SEA) program, offered by The Oakville Enterprise Centre, for people wishing to start their own businesses. As I reflect on my first year of self-employment, I would like to share with you some of the valuable lessons I learned.
Read more … Setting goals and creating a business plan—why and how?
Working out of a home office has a great many benefits: your commute is fast and stress free, the dress code is quite forgiving, and you are able to work at the pace which suits you best so that at all times you are productive — not just busy.
Read more … The Social Freelancer