Time management is a really hot topic among freelancers so in today’s video I’ll outline a few key benefits of time tracking. I use Toggl for that purpose but there are quite a few apps out there. Try several tools and choose the best to your liking. Watch the video or read the transcript below to learn three ways how time tracking will aid your freelance success.
Don’t Get Stuck in Your Comfort Zone
Just the other week my boyfriend and I were having dinner at a local restaurant in Kamala Beach in Thailand, celebrating Christmas. We were looking back at what an awesome year we had in 2015 and how many more great things we have lined up for 2016. During the conversation though, it became clear that I have been refusing to leave my comfort zone since we left Spain.
Apparently, I really loved the way we set up our life in Santa Pola and actively sabotaged everything that would remotely change any details in it, including working on new business ideas or any planned books. (You know, developing a business or writing a book is too much work and I like being lazy, enjoying my life as it is 🙂
It’s time for New Year’s resolutions and goal setting, but I have blogged about setting smart goals and committing all your resources to hitting your targets, so I won’t repeat myself. Instead, I’ll talk briefly about comfort zones.
Watch the video or read the transcript below to learn more.
When First Approaching a Client, Your Goal Should Not Be to Get Hired
A common mistake freelancers make when first approaching a client is trying to get hired. I know what you’re thinking – “Wait, what? What do you mean my goal shouldn’t be to get hired?” Mind that the operative phrase here is “when first approaching a client” – when pitching clients or replying to prospects’ inquiries, that is. Intrigued?
Watch the video or read the transcript to learn more.
How Being Proactive Matters for Freelance Success
Being proactive is one of the most important traits you should have to succeed as a freelancer. Today I’ll briefly talk what this means. I’ll throw in a couple of examples how to do it, too. Watch the video or read the transcript below.
How Experimenting Can Boost Your Freelance Success
I know the saying “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. I am a huge fan of it. But recently, I am trying to spice it up a bit – not because I need more work (I don’t) but because I want to push my limits and do more for my clients and for myself as a client. The best way to do that is through experimenting. See why in the video.
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