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30Jan 2021 by Jasmine

5 Ways to Stay Motivated (and Working!) During a Pandemic

All blog posts, Freelancing, Health & Wellness

Image Source Shortly after ringing in the year 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world as we knew it to a fear-inducing halt, whether you're already doing freelance work or fully employed. Many of us reconsidered work (and housing) options. We feared our jobs becoming “non-essential,” we adjusted to working from home full-time While we await solutions, it can be difficult to stay optimistic. Those of us working traditional nine-to-five jobs now contemplate freelance work and the gig economy to make ends meet. Those of us who are already freelancers and entrepreneurs know the anxiety of uncertain times. So, how can you stay motivated (and working) during such crazy times? Here are 5 ways to combat discouragement and reinvigorate (Or, begin!) your career as a freelancer—even in the midst of…

How to Get More Work Done (Without Actually Doing More)

All blog posts, Freelancing, Working from home

There are thousands of articles listing different hacks to make you more productive. But the problem is that productivity is often misunderstood. Every day, people mistake being busy for productivity. As such, people may feel productive, and even overwhelmed, but they’re not accomplishing much. So, how do we tell the difference between being busy and being productive? It’s simple. Take a closer look at the words themselves. The idea of productivity is based upon the word produce. If you have had a productive day, you will have produced something. To put it another way, you will have something to show for all of your work. In the age of instant communication and technology that gives us access to work everywhere, it’s easy to focus on appearing busy rather than producing…

Creating Happy Loyal Clients – Grow Repeat Business and Word of Mouth

All blog posts, Freelancing

On average, a loyal customer is worth 10x as much as their first purchase. What’s even better, is that it usually costs 5x less to get repeat business than it does to get new business. As you grow your creative business and your network, there are plenty of opportunities to win new business from past and existing clients. If you think about it from a client’s perspective, it makes a lot of sense. Why hire someone new when you can work with someone who knows you and your business already? However, just because it’s more likely doesn’t mean that return business is guaranteed. You’ll need to keep your clients happy and proactively identify work opportunities. Keep reading to see how to grow a strong network and keep your clients coming…