Everything "co" seems to be hot these days (co-living, car sharing, and so on), and after working in a "co" office for three years, I thought I'd share some thoughts and tips. About three years ago, after 10 years of working from home, I hit the wall. My daughter (the main reason I started working … [Read more...] about Maybe you need a co-working office?
Productivity
What's worth outsourcing or paying for?
At the recent Colorado Translators Association mid-year conference, a few of us got to talking about tasks that we outsource and services that we pay for. This got me thinking about what types of services we freelancers a) can and b) should be outsourcing or paying for. It's important to realize … [Read more...] about What's worth outsourcing or paying for?
An atypical dilemma: "I need less work"
Here's a question I received from a colleague: "You're always writing about how to find new clients and get more work. I have the opposite problem: I have work coming out of my ears and I'm trying to cut back." OK! Thoughts on Translation is committed to addressing issues at all points on the … [Read more...] about An atypical dilemma: "I need less work"
Thoughts on managing your e-mail
In the age of Information Overload, it seems to get harder and harder to maintain any semblance of control over the volumes of e-mail we receive. But, there's hope, and there are strategies...let's take a look at a few, and feel free to add your own in the comments. Let's start with e-mail … [Read more...] about Thoughts on managing your e-mail
In the Balance, Episode 8: Boundaries
Here's Episode 8 of In the Balance, the series of work-life balance videos I've been doing for the Standing Out Facebook group. This episode focuses on boundaries: why you need them and how to set them. I mention three types of boundaries that freelancers need to think about, plus a bonus tip on … [Read more...] about In the Balance, Episode 8: Boundaries