When I first started working from home, 99% of my business came from word-of-mouth – a design here, a few blog posts there. I started every workday by spending a few hours writing cold emails to friends of friends and pitching to freelance gigs found on various sites and Facebook groups. Finding work was as much a part of my ... Read More
Finding Your Niche
How to Stand Out in a Crowded Niche as a New Blogger
"Blend in, but stand out" - that is my motto when it comes to blogging for my website. As a new blogger, blogging can get overwhelming. The struggle begins once you start getting serious about it! One of the biggest setbacks for bloggers is standing out in a crowded niche. You might be interested in food, beauty, or photography ... Read More
Finding Your Niche: Write Up What Lights You Up
“Do what you love, and the money will follow.” – Marsha Sinetar, writer So you want to write. And you’re good at it! And you even have a tiny bit of experience! Now you’re ready to get your blog up and running. Or pitch some clients for freelance writing opportunities, right? Well, almost. While some people find success in being ... Read More
How to Find Your Business Idea in a Weekend
By Olivia Angelescu Just like Agatha Christie, one of my favorite fiction writers, once said, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” To build a successful business, you first have to find that business idea which seems perfect for you: one that would build up on all the things you enjoy doing while allowing you to reach ... Read More
Want To Make More Money Online? Pick a Specialty!
Regardless of your freelance service offerings -- you can benefit from specializing. Freelance writers, bloggers, graphic designers, virtual assistants, even social media managers are able to niche down. That may mean working with a specific type of person or on a specific type of project, but the possibilities are endless. And the ... Read More
Too Many Ideas? The Journey to Finding Your Business Niche
When I came home and told my husband that I wanted to quit my teaching job and become the editor of a local magazine, he didn’t blink an eye. When I added, “And I want to start my own stationery business,” you could see the look of panic begin to cross his face. For my entire working life, I’ve struggled to find a job that allowed ... Read More
How to Solve the 10 Biggest Career Reinvention Mistakes
Career reinvention can be a complicated and lengthy process, especially if you are unprepared. Before you begin your career reinvention, consider these commonly made mistakes and how to solve them. Avoiding these potential pitfalls may help make your reinvention as smooth and successful as possible. 1. Quitting your job without ... Read More
