Learning how to stay focused while working at home isn’t always easy. It takes practice and time to find out what routine works best and what times of the day you function most. When you first quit your job to be your own boss, you were probably super excited to take back the one thing …
As an online business and blogger, you’re constantly juggling client assignments. There are various deadlines, a multitude of client requests, not to mention other ideas you have floating around in your head. 😉 Every project you work on and every client you onboard has their own specifications, style and voice, and submission guidelines. Staying organized and …
Finding the best standing desk often means spending $500 or more! And that’s usually for a cheap standing desk too, since the nicer, more expensive ones can cost thousands of dollars. As a smart business owner, I knew there had to be standing desk alternatives that were cheap, portable, heavy duty, and worked in a …
You could say that I’m a bit of a productivity and organization geek. I have moleskins, art journals by the dozens and am constantly trying out new planners and notebooks. It’s my way of “testing out” different tools, apps and products so I can report my findings back to you — my community of readers. …
No one likes a hectic business schedule, but this is something that’s happening more frequently in today’s tech world. Even for someone who’s a productivity expert, I can get lost in the daily minutia. Over the past few months I’ve gone from freelance writer to project manager. It’s been a big transition and my daily …
Are you overloaded with your email inbox? If you’re looking for a system to automate your email in just a few minutes, I have a solution for you! And this isn’t just theory, this is something I’ve personally been able to accomplish. Last week a miracle happened. A straight up miracle, y’all! For the first …
Whether it’s back-to-school season or you just need to refill supplies for your home office, there are lots of ways to score cheap office supplies on a budget! As you begin restocking your home office or small business space, get creative. Try purchasing from a reputable site, or checking out a new company you haven’t …
Finding simple time management tips that actually work is harder than you might think. Should you strive for better focus management, or a good morning routine? When trying to take back your time it can be confusing with so many bits of advice available. How do you know which ones will actually work? There’s no …
Are you looking for new ways to simplify your financial life? Let’s get real, managing your money and business isn’t easy. We’re all seeking new tips and tricks to become more mindful in life and business. We’re striving to be a mindful consumer, thoughtful eater, and smarter spender. If these are your goals too, here …
Online time tracking is seriously one of the best kept secrets. It’s by far the easiest way to accurately price your freelance rates as well as work towards being more productive. I mean, how will you know how long a project takes you (and thus, find ways to improve) if you don’t know how long …
Have you tried to plan your week and failed to get into a good routine? I know the feeling. I’ve learned that how I plan my week determines one of two things. I either have a great week where I’m super productive, or become so stressed out that I get nothing done. Either way, I …
Focus management is an up-and-coming idea where you use tools and apps to focus more and have better productivity. And as an online business owner or blogger we can use all the focus help that we can get. Am I right?! In past articles I’ve talked about how I use Asana to manage client projects …
There comes a time in every business owner’s life where you just need to take a break. Maybe you’re not sure what the next step is. Or maybe you just reached a big goal and need some time off. Whatever the reason is, every entrepreneur deserves a break from creating, building, growing and learning. The …
The summer months are one of the most overwhelming and crazy times of the year. This can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you handle it. If you’re planning on making huge strides in the growth of your biz, you might as well know that the summer months will not …
Once you find career passion how do you keep it? What do you do when you lose motivation and find yourself in a slump? Today’s post shares an honest look at what it’s like to try and find your passion again. I would like to say that everything in my online business is going great. …
Testing out the top business apps to use as a freelancer can take a lot of time. The good news though, is that I’ve done the work for you! After spending several years as a self-employed biz owner myself, and working with a team of 3-4 people, I’ve tested out lots of different tools and …
A change of seasons means it’s time to spring clean finances and declutter your business. This is a super important task to do every year as it can help you find more efficient ways to get things done. As tax season recently came to an end, you probably got a pretty up-close-and-personal look at your money. I …
You want learn how to have a better life, right? As freelancers we aim to have a better life while doing meaningful work. For many of us that means being our own bosses! The thing is though, that we also want to be attentive friends and parents, and provide for our families. And trying to do all …
Tired of letting your work day run away with you? Or do you want to get more done in less time? The answer to these questions is to create streamlined business systems! It’s one of the best things I’ve learned as a way of leveraging my time better. I mean, who doesn’t want to to earn more …
You know that one business owner who always seems to be on top of things? That popular blogger who pushes out blog content on a regular basis and is always posting great content on social media? Everyone seems to be running a lucrative freelance business while still staying updated on admin and bookkeeping tasks. How do …
This post is by Jonathon Knepper. We’ve been friends and blogging pals for over three years and he’s my go-to guy for website stats and SEO optimization. Whether it’s traveling, being your own boss or running your household, we all want to stay on track and feel productive when we start the day. This time last year I …
In October 2015 my husband and I packed up the last of our belongings, and began the two-day drive from our home in TX to our new apartment in Colorado. Whether you do it yourself, or hire long distance movers, moving across the country is a completely life-altering, productivity-hindering, put-a-wrench-in-your-health-and-sanity experience. To help overcome this crazy …
Those of us who work from home often hear how good we have it compared to everyone else. According to some, all we do is sleep in till noon, watch Netflix all day, never get out of our pajamas (OK maybe that part is true), and the money magically rolls in. That would be nice, …
You want to know how to manage your to-do list after taking time off. It’s true that it can be difficult to get back into the routine of things after being away from your desk. Anytime you add eating a lot of food, traveling, and lack of sleep into the mix, it’s nearly impossible to …
Hiring your first assistant (whether virtual or on-site) is an important milestone for any small business owner. Up until now you’ve been the sole person doing all the work for your business. Maybe you’ve hired someone to perform the occasional contract work, but for the most part you’re running the show. And if you’re anything like …