Getting help doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means that you’re refining yourself, your product, and your craft. Help can come in a lot of forms, such as ideas or tips. No one becomes successful at what they do by themselves. There are a cast of people supporting them. YOU can’t and should not do it all yourself.
The holiday season is right around the corner and a holiday gift guide is just what you need! If you’re like me, you sometimes get stuck on what to get that freelancer or entrepreneur. This handy guide goes through a few gift suggestions for you.
I have a chat with the awesome Stacey Dandridge and dive into the world of Technical Writing. Make sure you’re polished before public release with a Technical Writer! In this episode, we chat about why you need a writer, where to find them, and how you can succeed if you are looking to become one yourself.
Lets face it, getting your company or organization in front of your ideal customers takes time and effort. Getting a plan together on reaching and targeting your buyers may be easier than you think. Marketing your services is important to getting noticed by customers.
Getting yourself online should not be a challenge. There are many different options and paths to take based on you and your business. Its getting easier to reach people on a global scale with a website or portal, so let’s take advantage of it! We’re going to talk about the basics of getting yourself a website and tools to use to manage your online presence.
Getting paid should be pretty high up there on your to-do list alongside making a profit. You’ve just went through the effort of getting your business legal, now lets worry about how many commas you’ll be making. We chat about money and the different aps that can help keep your finances under control.
Your business is how you’re going to be making your income. You’re going to want to protect your business, product/services, and yourself. Why and how to register yourself can be a long winded answer, but to summarize: registering your business will ensure personal liability protection, legal benefits, and tax benefits.
Market Research is the task of understanding your customers needs and wants. Finding and researching your customers will hone in on the services and products that you offer to the world. Market research will validate your idea, find people who are buying, and refine your offering. This is one of the MOST important steps in starting a business; without this step, you’re pretty much burning time and money. You’re going to want to almost get to a point where the client says “shut up and take my money!”
Whether you’re a freelancer or entrepreneur, starting off right can definitely give you that unfair advantage for your business. Let’s give you a head start with the right tech, advice, and tools to start your first step in the digital world. In this episode we talk about the 6 basic steps that every business needs to get started. My name is Marion Owen and The Freelancer Head Start podcast is here to lend you a hand.