When I first started out as a copywriter, I did everything I could to make a name for myself. There was a lot that I didn’t know and I didn’t fully understand the business side of freelancing – at first. It was tough to build a reputation as I also had to learn how to get […]
The thing about fear
You know the feeling you get when you’re standing on the edge of a precipice? It’s thrilling and terrifying. The pit of your stomach churns with excitement, and dread. Your heart beats faster and it feels like you’re going to be sick. It’s old-school FEAR and your body is working out whether it should fight, […]
7 productivity tools my business can’t live without
If you’ve been following me or reading my stuff for any length of time you will have heard me reference productivity. I am always trying to get more done in less time and I loooooove me some productivity tools! This post is a snapshot of the suite of applications and tools that help me live […]
Get offline. Go and network in real life!
That sweaty feeling of peeking into a room of strangers. Everyone is already chatting (because now, I’m late). Name tags are on and drinks are in hands. Ug. Networking. It’s got form. Being stuck with a bore who doesn’t stop for breath. Being passed over by the lead generator who evaluates you and leaves you […]
Two words you need to make time to say (a lot)
When I was a kid, my mum made me write thank you letters to all the relatives who sent me birthday presents. I hated the task. Seriously. I would choose to go to the dentist before I’d sit down voluntarily and write a few lines of thanks to my Nan. Now, of course, I know […]