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One of the best parts about being a freelancer or entrepreneur is that you have the flexibility to design your workday in the way that’s best for you. And with summer is in full swing, what better time than now to mix things up? Think about it: you can design your day in such a …
Working from home is a luxury, but it doesn’t come without its fair share of distractions. Luckily, all hope is not lost. There are plenty of ways to make your home office distraction-free so you can spend more time taking care of business. What’s so distracting about working from home? Well, lots of things, actually. …
The goal of automation is to simplify your work and save you time. Whether it’s lead generation, client communication, list building or selling — you can leverage powerful technology and smart systems to make a repeatable task faster and easier to do. The problem is that even though most of us understand the value of …
No Command Center (read: your sweet home office) is complete without a desktop computer that has the power you need to crush your to-do list. Of course, laptops are great for travel and for working wherever you please, but there’s nothing like a reliable desktop. Desktop computers have come a long, long way since 1964 …
Having a killer home office is wonderful. But the real freedom for freelancers and solo entrepreneurs means working from anywhere at any time. And that’s when your trusty laptop becomes your best friend. So it makes sense to choose carefully. Whether you clicked on this article because your old PC is on its last legs …
Whether you’re renting a tiny apartment in a big city, have multiple roommates with no spare bedrooms, or are always on the go, not all freelancers and solopreneurs have the luxury of having a separate home office space. Just because you don’t have a ton of extra space doesn’t mean you can’t create a productive …
Is your home office stressing you out? There’s a chance it may be without you realizing it. Even though working from home means you’re free of typical workplace stressors like office gossip, interruptions, and commuting, that doesn’t mean there aren’t other factors that are harming your productivity. At the end of the day, you’re working …
You know that sustainable living is important when it comes to how you cook, what clothes you buy, and the car you drive. But what about how you structure your home office? Sure, by working from home you reduce your carbon footprint (no traffic jams or long commutes!), but what else can you do to …
As many of you know, a big part of my business between 2008 to 2018 revolved around WordPress. My company had the world’s most popular design framework with Genesis, plus plugins and a range of WordPress hosting options. We originally got into the WordPress hosting business just to have a reliable solution for the high …
It’s competitive out there, that’s for sure. A study from Upwork and Freelancers Union found that (and in true Unemployable fashion) 51% of all freelancers say no amount of money would get them to take a traditional job. That’s quite incredible when you think about it. However, due to the increase in the number of …
Let’s talk about vacation! It’s one of the double-edged swords of freelancing. On the one hand, you have the freedom to go on vacation whenever you want and for however long you wish. And on the other hand, you have to be the one who takes the initiative to plan and actually go on vacation …
A home office should be a coveted place—a place where good ideas blossom into great projects for your clients and yourself. It should be a place where you can grow your business and create the life you imagined when you first set out on your own. If you clicked on this article in the hopes …