I have finally taken the weather-proofing plastic off my windows and welcomed spring and I AM IN HEAVEN. Because unlike the rest of the world, which had a much hotter than average December-February, I live on the East Cost of the US, where everything was cold forever.
But no more!
In celebration of spring, I’ve rounded up some awesome links for you. No, they’re not about sundresses and sandals. (I do that on my own time.)
These articles are all about awesome freelancers and creative ideas and taxes and other things you should know to help your small business flourish. Enjoy!
Who are you online? Is it the same person that you are in real life, or do you present an image of what/who you think you “should” be in order to seem more professional? If you’re struggling with being your genuine self in your business, check out Lindsay’s smart, snappy open letter to a woman who told her to be more “presentable.”
Writer Elizabeth Spann Craig shares some truths about working from home. Because social media takes up too much if we let it, friends need to know we’re not always available for coffee, and sometimes getting your work done means dinner comes out of a can.
Cup of Jo rounded up 20 career tips from successful entrepreneurs. My favorite? “Eliminate the work “just” from your vocabulary… You’ll immediately feel more confident.”
Growing an email list is one of those things that is both really necessary and frequently painful if you want a business that can scale and grow. Copyblogger has 37 tips to help you write emails that get open, read, and clicked.
Did your tax penalty catch you by surprise this year? Go Girl Finance and the ever-admirable Carrie Smith have a few tips for how freelancers can reduce their tax bill.
I like to get clients on the phone and talking — it helps me get to know them and helps them trust me more. So I was really interested to read this article about how much small talk you should make and how it affects the way people perceive you.
A few of my posts you might have missed: 4 ways to impress your clients + the most important skill for the self-employed.
Read or written anything good lately? Leave a link in the comments!
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