Stress-free freelancing through the festive season (and the rest of the year)
Freelancing can be a tough gig, especially as the year winds to a close. Work gets crazy or slows down, while family commitments ramp up. If you’re struggling, try our 12 Days of Stress-less* – in no particular order – to get you through the festive season. Or any...
How much does it really cost to run a freelance business?
When I started freelancing, I thought I had the smartest business model in the world. I had no overheads to get in the way of launching my business. I didn’t need to hire a shopfront. I didn’t need inventory. Because I was freelance, what I was selling was my...
Embracing slow travel as a digital nomad
It’s 2019, and the life of the freelancer has never been more appealing. As our Instagram feeds are increasingly littered with images of laptops in idyllic locations, all kinds of workers are suddenly dreaming of leaving the office behind forever in favour of a...
Setting up a Mastermind group with fellow freelancers
Anyone who has survived their first year of business knows “you don’t know what you don’t know”. When I first launched into freelancing, I knew I needed a support network. I didn’t know anyone in freelancing to bounce ideas off, and, of...
Avoiding the freelance comparison trap
It can happen anytime of the day or night. When you’re scrolling through social media feeds, reading an email, or having a face-to-face conversation. Your stomach starts to churn and jaw tightens but then it gets worse. Your mind starts comparing yourself to others....
How I became okay with being a freelancing hermit
In freelancer and online biz circles, there’s a lot of talk about isolation and the importance of getting out and talking to people. So, in the early days when I first started my business, I dutifully went to weekly networking events, met people for coffee, visited...
Freelance self-care: more than massages and green smoothies
Have more massages, drink green smoothies, take more breaks, and schedule a holiday! These are the types of things that may come to mind when you think about freelance self care. And while you know that self-care is important, if you’re like many freelancers, it can...