You’re also a marketer, business manager, and maybe even an accountant, all at the same time.
As a freelancer, you’re running the show. Knowing how to manage your time and money becomes even more important so that you can focus on what matters: your work.
To help you out, here are three time management tips that can help you navigate the life of a first-time entrepreneur. Two of these tips are from hustle-gurus while the third is my own practice. Let’s get started!
Did anyone ever tell you that becoming a freelancer also means becoming a marketer?
Sure, freelancing gives you the freedom, flexibility, and ownership to focus on the services you want to provide. But one unexpected challenge is that you have to know how to promote yourself and your work effectively to secure the clients you want.
If you’re just starting out, here are a few resources that’ll help you get up to speed quickly.
Personal branding shouldn’t be a buzzword. In fact, it shouldn’t be something “new” or brought on by modern advances in social media. At its core, it’s a facet every single one of you should be aware of and have control over.
It’s not a “nice-to-know”, it’s a must have.
By definition, and depending on the source, personal branding is knowing yourself, your preferred industry, and whom you serve.
It’s what people think about you when you’re not in the room.
The first thought that pops into their mind when your name comes up.
It’s the alignment of your core values and day-to-day actions.
I was in a marketing workshop recently and the presenter asked the room if anyone actually thought of themselves as a “brand.”
I hesitated. My inner thoughts went something like this:
“I mean…yeah. I’m supposed to say yes, right? I’ve taught personal branding workshops all over the world. I’ve built a lot of my career on my personal brand. I sell personal branding to other people.”
But no one raised their hand.
I didn’t want to be the only one to do so.
So I stayed quiet. And then I started wondering what a personal brand actually means.
Tamara Dull is a geek and she owns it.
While she may be full-time Director of Emerging Technology at the SAS Institute, where she can geek out all day long, Tamara has also built an engaged following for the writing she does on the side.
How has she found a way to blend her passion with her profession, you ask? Read on to find out.
Don’t forget to check out her page and attend her upcoming event with a click on her Spotlight.
Today, a side hustle isn’t just limited to bartending on the weekends like your best friend used to do in college.
Sure, a side hustle can mean bringing in some extra cash. But it’s really so, so much more.
A side hustle refers to a project you pursue in addition to your 9-to-5 job. A side hustle allows you to push the boundaries in terms of what you can do.
Have you heard the popular advice, “find a niche and stick to it?”
Max Lapointe had heard it too.
But his success as a creative freelancer has proven that this particular piece of advice should be taken with a grain of salt.
As someone who was always willing to say yes and learn on the go, Max has attracted global freelancing opportunities in film, photography, and cinematography. In this interview, Max shares his secret for staying relevant in the eyes of clients and agencies, plus his top tips for succeeding as a creative freelancer. Don’t forget to check out his page and watch his videos.
Michelle Morrison wants to push the boundaries of how people see design.
But how, you ask?
Although she is a Design Program Manager at Facebook, Michelle’s real passion lies in building a community called Designers + Geeks. Designers + Geeks is for people interested in design, art, and technology. They host monthly talks, covering everything from “morally manipulating” your users with Nir Eyal’s help, to how design impacts the cannabis industry. Michelle’s goal is to create content and inspire conversation about how design is constantly evolving in today’s world.
Read on to learn more about how Michelle’s entrepreneurial mindset and background in industrial design allows her to juggle a full-time career, while cultivating a passionate community as her side hustle (and how you can, too!).
Are you working on a passion project in addition to your 9-to-5? What about building your own business? We understand how busy life can be when you’re trying to create something. That’s why many people, from all around the world, have chosen about.me to create a quick and simple, yet professional presentation of themselves.
Now, it’s your turn.
Follow these 10 easy steps to make your about.me page work for you so you can get back to working on what you care about.
