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26Aug 2020 by Jasmine

7 Books to Read if You Want to Become a Solopreneur + How to Read Like a Pro

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Starting your own business is an exciting venture, but it can also feel overwhelming. When every decision is on your shoulders, it’s easy to find yourself frozen and unsure. There is no map for this uncharted territory of yours, but there are guides and insights everywhere. You don’t need a degree to be a solopreneur, but you will need help. Nobody does it alone. So, this is where reading comes in. Books based on real success stories or science are some of the best guides you can have on your journey. But how do you make sure that you’re doing it right? We break down the right way to read and learn as well as our top 7 books for solopreneurs. How to Read Like a Pro When you're reading…

How to Get More Work Done (Without Actually Doing More)

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There are thousands of articles listing different hacks to make you more productive. But the problem is that productivity is often misunderstood. Every day, people mistake being busy for productivity. As such, people may feel productive, and even overwhelmed, but they’re not accomplishing much. So, how do we tell the difference between being busy and being productive? It’s simple. Take a closer look at the words themselves. The idea of productivity is based upon the word produce. If you have had a productive day, you will have produced something. To put it another way, you will have something to show for all of your work. In the age of instant communication and technology that gives us access to work everywhere, it’s easy to focus on appearing busy rather than producing…

Creating Happy Loyal Clients – Grow Repeat Business and Word of Mouth

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On average, a loyal customer is worth 10x as much as their first purchase. What’s even better, is that it usually costs 5x less to get repeat business than it does to get new business. As you grow your creative business and your network, there are plenty of opportunities to win new business from past and existing clients. If you think about it from a client’s perspective, it makes a lot of sense. Why hire someone new when you can work with someone who knows you and your business already? However, just because it’s more likely doesn’t mean that return business is guaranteed. You’ll need to keep your clients happy and proactively identify work opportunities. Keep reading to see how to grow a strong network and keep your clients coming…