Boost Your Productivity with More (& Better) Rest
One of my favorite productivity tips is to get plenty of rest. But did you know there are SEVEN kinds of rest we need to truly feel restored? Find out what they are and how you can catch up on them.
How to Determine If You Should Hire for Your Client
So, you’ve been asked to recruit for your client. Are you sure they’re the right fit for you? Ask yourself these three questions to find out.
5 Truths About Growing Your Team
There are five simple truths to hiring for an online business every entrepreneur needs to hear. Hint: It’s nothing like hiring for a big company.
How to Hire a Social Media Manager
Wondering if you should hire a virtual assistant, social media manager, or a specialized social media manager? It’s a question I get all the time. Read on to figure out which is best for you.
Where to Find the Best Clients as a Freelancer
Freelancers, if you’re on the search for fabulous clients, I’m here to tell you, they’re out there. But if you want to find them, you’ll need to answer these three questions first.
Find the Best Freelancers with This Simple Mindset Shift
As an online entrepreneur, going from solo operator to hiring a team is one of the biggest steps you’ll take. Ready to take the leap? All you need to do is make this one simple mindset shift.
The Top 3 Trending Jobs in Social Media (and What They Actually Mean)
Three roles are trending in social media management. But the titles and descriptions sound the same. How do you know which one you should hire? Keep reading to find out.
3 Pieces of Career Advice Every Young Woman Must Hear
Work hard and you’ll be successful? This dangerous advice has been burning out young women for generations. These are the three pieces of career advice for young women that will lead to a fulfilling career.
What Happens When you Follow Your Curiosity Instead of Your Passion
Get inspired by two freelancers who followed their curiosity to land their dream job and create a world they love, then check out my must-read curiosity resources.
What Could You do With an Extra 28 Hours a Week?
Tech habits zap time and brainpower that could be spent on our businesses. See which changes I made to get 7 hours back each week, and how you can, too.
3 Mistakes Bloggers Make When Hiring Freelancers
What if I told you that you’re probably making three big mistakes when it comes to hiring freelancers? And these mistakes could lead to hiring the wrong person for the job. Find out what these mistakes are and how you can tweak your hiring process to change the quality of the candidates you attract.
3 Questions to Discover Your Ideal Client
Many business gurus want you to believe that all you need to do to find your ideal client is fill out some bizarre “client avatar” worksheet. But, if those exercises have you searching for more, this book just might have exactly what you need.
One Thing a VA Can’t Do (Hint: It’s Everything)
Entrepreneurs reach out to me all the time for advice on hiring virtual assistants. But often, they are asking too much -- looking for one person to do everything. Instead, I recommend hiring freelancers within their zone of genius to add expertise to your team and help advance your business.
7 Simple Ways to Be a Better Boss
You’ve likely dealt with a poor manager at some point in your life, but you don’t have to repeat their mistakes with your team. Here are 6 ways to manage your team more effectively.
2 Difficult Situations Freelancers Face (and How to Handle Them)
From changing your rates to parting ways, there are some common situations that every freelancer eventually finds themselves in. Here’s how to deal.
3 Ways to Stand Out in Job Applications as a Freelancer
When you apply for a freelance job, there’s a (very) good chance that you’re not the only applicant. Here are 3 of my favorite tips for standing out during the application process.
3 Keys to Selecting the Best Candidate Every Time
One of the hardest parts of hiring is how overwhelming the process is. With so much info, how do you narrow down the applicants? This simple approach will help you navigate it with ease.
The Key to Writing Effective Cover Letters for Freelancers
Does your cover letter make you stand out or accidentally push potential new clients away? Find out what to actually include in a cover letter to prove you’re a strong candidate for the dreamiest of client opportunities.
What Every Freelancer Needs to Know About Finding New Clients
Freelancers have a lot to consider when seeking out work, from where to find projects to what kinds of positions to apply to. Here are 3 important tips for what to watch out for if you’re a freelancer looking to connect with the best clients.
You Hired a Freelancer… Now What?
The leap from hiring a freelancer to managing and delegating to them is a big one. It can overwhelm many entrepreneurs at first who are used to doing everything themselves, but these tips will make outsourcing way less stressful.