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When you are a freelancer, trying to hire new people can be scary. For the longest time I thought I could tackle everything myself, only to realize that meant working almost 24/7 to complete all my tasks. In the end I turned to outsourcing work I didn’t love or wasn’t great at, so I could keep my business running and focus on what I do best. There
Stacey’s story began in 2009 when she visited Peru with her family. She witnessed the ugly face of hunger and poverty in sharp contrast with the innate beauty of these regions first hand. Noticing the wealth of artistic talent passed down through generations, she knew that
Full name?: Neha Gajwani Position / Job title?: CEO, SmackTom When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Early on, I found out that when you scribble a bit with a pen that’s not working, that it begins to write again. I imagined only I had this unique and magical gift, so I figured I had to use it in some way. I thought for certain I would grow up to be a pen doctor, and people would bring
Mistakes are inevitable. No matter how hard you try to avoid them, no matter how well you keep tabs on projects; mistakes will happen and things will fall through the cracks. How you deal with a problem once it arises can make all the difference in how people ultimately feel about both you and the issue that arose. Don’t let simple mistakes ruin your
In her latest book, TAPPING THE WISDOM THAT SURROUNDS YOU: Mentorship and Women (Praeger, September 30th), readers will learn how to recognize invaluable mentorship One of the most important parts of staying afloat as a freelancer is to always keep looking for work, even when you feel like you’re plate is already full. While uncertainty is part of the game- with both slow months and all too busy months making up the players, there are things you can do to keep the workflow steady. For some, freelancing can seem like a shaky way to earn a living but for those of us who have been around the block a few times, we understand how to keep our work-life out of limbo. When I first
When I first received an e-mail about DC-area The Thread Truck, I knew I had to post something about it! Essentially, it is a mobile fashion boutique or a food trailer with clothes, instead of, tasty treats. Pretty cool, right?! I know there are a few around Austin, but I haven’t had a chance to check them out yet. Anyways, today, The Thread Truck’s co-founder, Brooke Jordan, shares some wisdom with us. Before diving
Full name?: Tess Johnson Position / Job title?: Founder & Creative Director of TessJohnsonDesign When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? When I was young, I was a competitive figure skater. I totally had dreams of the Olympics, but I found myself caring more about my costumes than my actual skating. Fast-forward several years/decades. How did you land (or create) your current position? I Grace and Solonia are the founders of The Change School. They offer a series of educational retreats in Bali for anyone from college grads to baby boomers, to find their path – from unlocking a new career move, to starting a business, uncovering their true passion. Both of them are successful entrepreneurs in SE Asia, where innovation is blooming and each has an extensive business background and founded other companies they still work with today. This week, Grace and Solonia each tell us their “3 Things”. Ladies, lots of good advice here, so make sure you read carefully!
One of the things that surprised me the most when starting my own business was how lonely it felt. When you think about striking out on your own you think about being independent, a revolutionary or a visionary in your field. But you rarely think about what it means to really be “on your own.” The hardest part, I find, about being the sole entrepreneur is |
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