Small business

Client management for freelancers

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Poor communication and failing to manage your client’s expectations present the biggest risks to your project’s success. The articles below will put you on a path for fostering great client relationships and setting clear boundaries. Managing Clients – The Definitive Guide to Going Freelance https://www.proposify.com/definitive-guide-to-going-freelance-chapter-7 New Freelance Client? Do These 5 Things Right Away https://zapier.com/blog/freelance-client-relationship-management/ … Read more…

Perfection Paralysis

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There’s no such thing as perfect. Chasing perfection can leave you exhausted and demoralised. Sometimes it’s better to take aim at “good enough” and work on building momentum. The Secret to Ending Perfection Paralysis https://www.success.com/blog/the-secret-to-ending-perfection-paralysis 4 ways to break perfection paralysis “Write down and date every achievement big or small. If you’re not tracking what … Read more…

Partnering with freelancers to form a virtual agency

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Coworking spaces present great opportunities for collaboration or partnership. There’s a few things to consider before you tie the knot. Should freelancers partner up to form an agency? Keys for forming an agency partnership. https://www.jeffalytics.com/freelancers-partner-up/ How to Form Win-Win Partnerships with Other Freelancers “it’s important to make sure that you and your potential freelance partner … Read more…

What does it take to be an entrepreneur?

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Here’s some articles exploring what it takes and what it means to be an entrepreneur. The Four Elements of Entrepreneurship Seth Godin is one of my favourite people. Check out his insights on entrepreneurship. http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2018/01/the-three-elements-of-entrepreneurship.html 15 Skills Every Entrepreneur Needs to Master in 2018 “investing in yourself by building new skills or improving existing ones, … Read more…

Funding and Grants for Your Small Business

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City of Melbourne Small Business Grants Program There are a number of funding opportunities available to small businesses located in Melbourne. The City Of Melbourne grants program is open for applications from July. The grants cover capital improvement such as office fit-outs or factory upgrades to website development, IT equipment, and specialised equipment and software. … Read more…

Getting Back to Work After a Holiday

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We know the struggle is real. Making the transition from holiday mode to work mode can be challenging. Don’t make it any harder than it needs to be. Check the articles below for some good tips on a softer landing back at the office. Good luck and may the Force be with you. 5 Tips … Read more…

Marketing your business on a shoestring budget

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How to Effectively Market With a $0 Budget (Infographic) Small business = small marketing budget. How can you make the most of it? Read more The Ultimate Guide to Startup Marketing Without a Budget You may not have a marketing budget, but you’re still going to need to spend some time on promoting your business. … Read more…

Relationships are critical to your business success

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Each week we share resources geared towards improving outcomes for your small business. This week our theme is “Relationships”. Specifically, why relationships are critical to your business success and how you can nurture those relationships. 5 Steps to Building Great Business Relationships https://hbr.org/2014/12/5-steps-to-building-great-business-relationships This snippet from the article encapsulates why relationships are so important in … Read more…