You may have started your consulting business for a variety of reasons—personal fulfillment, extra money, or something to do on the side. But as your business starts to grow, you may start to think about taking it full-time. But how do you know when you’re…
You may be surprised to learn that your professional development doesn’t end once you leave your full-time job. As an independent consultant, continuing to develop skills is crucial if you want to grow your business and work with top companies. Many people refer to this…
If you’ve recently taken on a new project at work or in your business, you may be excited about the new opportunity. But then you experience a significant setback, and it leaves you feeling disoriented and disappointed. Nobody likes experiencing a setback at work, but…
At some point, we’ve all been asked the question, “So, what do you do?” And for too many people, this question is a wasted opportunity because they aren’t confident talking about themselves and what they do for a living. That’s why it’s essential to go…
Jamie Johnson is an experienced freelance writer who teaches others how to start their own careers as independent professionals. In this post she shares some of her best tips for increasing your productivity and finding work-life balance as a remote worker. Whether you’ve been working…
Depending on where you are in the world, you might not feel 100% once the clocks fall back at the end of Daylight Saving Time and into the winter. Holiday festivities provide a welcome break to be sure, but those only jazz up the scenery…
There are a lot of tried-and-true tactics for increasing your productivity, but just like our working lives are constantly evolving, so too are the ways in which we get the most out of our day. Productivity may look different depending on the circumstances of your…
Starting new projects can be daunting, especially as an independent talent where it’s critical to demonstrate value as soon as you’re brought onboard. Whether it’s your first consulting engagement or your fiftieth, each new client and project require digging in and doing the work—making a…
Technology is an integral part of our lives, especially if you’re self-employed. As a consultant, your smartphone and laptop make it possible for you to find new clients and work with them remotely. But along with the many positive benefits of technology, it also brings…
In today’s world of remote work, pandemic-related stress, and economic fluctuation, mental and physical health all too often take a backseat to more seemingly urgent matters. Earlier this year, a CDC study showed that the percentage of adults with recent symptoms of anxiety and depression…
