Here’s why you can earn as much as you’d like if you’re self-employed Self-employment gives you the opportunity to work as much or as little as you’d like. If you are self-employed, you can also set your own rates. Perhaps best of all, you can earn big bucks if you’re good at your job. On average, a self-employed…
Here’s why you need to incorporate a lunch break into your work day Do you feel the urge to work through your lunch break? You’re not alone — but all work and no breaks can actually do more harm than good. A recent survey of North American workers revealed those who value their lunch breaks feel…
Here are tips to help you stay focused on the task at hand and cope with self-employment boredom Self-employment gets boring at times, especially if you’re performing the same work day after day. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to manage self-employment boredom, such as: 1. Make Time for Yourself The temptation to…
Self-employment suits anyone who puts in the effort — here’s why Becoming self-employed is terrifying. I feel like when I made the decision to work for myself, I had no idea what I was doing. And even though I’ve learned along the way, I still have a lot to learn about self-employment. Failure is scary — if I…
Here’s why you are good enough to succeed in self-employment — and anything else SPOILER ALERT: Yes, you are good enough to succeed in self-employment and anything else. And if you believe in yourself, you can accomplish anything. Self-employment is risky. Personally, one of my biggest self-employment fears is losing all of my clients at once —…
Here’s why you should blog regularly You may find lots to like if you decide to blog regularly. To understand why, I’d like to first share some insights into how I first began blogging. Let’s get real — creating Self-Employable was never my goal. When I started my writing career, I jumped from job to job, searching…
Here are three tips to help you meet a tight deadline Can you meet a tight deadline? Your ability to meet a deadline often provides a good measure of success. If you understand how to meet deadlines consistently, you can produce quality work, keep clients happy and boost your chances of attracting new clients. Now,…
Here’s how to keep your head above water when the world feels like it’s crashing down around you Not-so-fun fact: self-employment is not always sunshine and rainbows. New self-employment challenges arise every day — from dealing with a frustrating client to working long hours to meet a tight deadline — and these challenges can make…
Here’s how a bedtime routine and good night’s sleep can help you reduce stress and maximize productivity If you’re self-employed, it is sometimes tempting to work around the clock — because who doesn’t want to do their best, earn lots of money and show clients that they are willing to do whatever it takes to…
How often should you work? When it comes to work, quality takes precedence over time — here’s why Every day is a work day if you are self-employed — but only if you want to work as often as possible. If you are self-employed, you define your work schedule, the times you work and the number…
