Trying new things can be intimidating, especially if you're trying new things under pressure (realizing that you need more work NOW), or if you've been running your business in the same way for a long time. As I wrote about in 2024's final newsletter, I honestly think that most people never … [Read more...] about Afraid of trying new things in your business? Ask yourself these four questions!

Here's a quick but hopefully useful tip, because we all find ourselves in this situation... When there's a task that you're truly dreading, try a productivity ritual to get it done.  It's amazing how much you can get done when you just *focus on one thing* for a set period of time. … [Read more...] about Procrastinating? Try a productivity ritual

Here's a question: Is LinkedIn Premium worth paying for? Executive summary: Probably not in the long term, unless you're looking for an in-house job, but in the short term, it may be worthwhile. Let's take a deeper look.  Ordinarily, I don't think LinkedIn Premium is extremely valuable … [Read more...] about Should you pay for LinkedIn Premium?

This week, I thought I'd take a look at options for in-house jobs. The reader who asked this question is interested in jobs as a translator, editor, or project manager; that covers a lot of bases, but I'll also talk about options for interpreters and writers.  Also: If you're in the … [Read more...] about What if you’re looking for an in-house job?

Toward the end of 2024, I felt like I needed some new perspectives in my business. I've been a freelancer for a long time, which has its pluses and minuses: My first initiative was to join a few groups for freelance writers. I figured that "word people" have a lot in common, regardless of the … [Read more...] about Working with a business coach