freelance tips
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7 Signs You’re Ready to Start Freelancing
7 Signs You’re Ready to Start Freelancing
May 05, 2023
If you’re considering a freelance career, you may wonder, “When is the best time to start?” You may have other commitments, such as family, another job, and hobbies, which can make it a challenge to fit freelancing into your already busy schedule. While there’s no way to know exactly what the future holds, there are […]
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How to Sharpen Your Mind After Retirement
How to Sharpen Your Mind After Retirement
May 03, 2023
Many people look forward to retirement and all the benefits it has to offer – and rightly so! Without a rigid work schedule to stick to, there’s more time to enjoy everything else life has to offer, such as spending time with family and friends, traveling, and pursuing new hobbies. In this blog post, we’ll […]
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How to Balance Work and Family Life
Apr 28, 2023
A good work-life balance is essential for your well-being and productivity, but being a working parent can make it challenging to juggle your professional and personal goals. This post contains valuable tips to help you manage your work and family life without experiencing burnout. What Is Work-Life Balance? Work-life balance refers to how much time, […]
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10 Great Jobs for Detail-Oriented People
Apr 26, 2023
Being detail oriented, or paying attention to the little things, is a valuable skill in any career. If you’re detail oriented (or want to be), there are a wide variety of jobs that could appeal to your sense of precision. Keep reading to learn more about what it means to be detail oriented and check […]
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What Is a Solopreneur? (And How to Become One)
Apr 21, 2023
These days, it’s increasingly possible to become your own boss. For many people, doing this means becoming a solopreneur. But what is a solopreneur? The term solopreneur is a combination of solo and entrepreneur. Put simply, it’s a person who runs a business by themselves. They’re both the owner and sole employee of their business. […]
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What Is CPD Accreditation? (And Why It’s Great for Your Resume)
Apr 19, 2023
Continuing professional development (CPD) is the process of gaining and developing professional skills. CPD has always been a significant driver for career success, but in our current fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever! If you want to secure that promotion or catch the eye of potential employers in a competitive job market, you need […]
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5 Ways Learning Something New Benefits Your Mental Health
Apr 14, 2023
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether it’s too late to learn a new skill or even start a new career, you’ll be happy to know that it’s not! Research has shown that learning can be beneficial for our well-being in all sorts of ways. Learning can boost self-confidence and self-esteem, help us find our […]
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Job vs. Career: Key Differences & Why They Matter
Apr 12, 2023
While we often use job and career interchangeably when referring to someone’s work, some key differences exist between the terms. A job is a professional role, while a career is a long-term professional path shaped by years of training and experience. In this article, we’ll discuss the specific definitions of both terms and outline how […]
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What Is Career Confidence? (And How to Achieve It)
What Is Career Confidence? (And How to Achieve It)
Apr 09, 2023
Building your confidence at work can help you advance in your career or change it (as well as benefit you in other areas of your life). Join us as we explain what career confidence is, its benefits, then lay out the steps you can take towards feeling confident in your career. What Is Career Confidence? […]
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What Is a Beta Reader? (And How to Become One)
What Is a Beta Reader? (And How to Become One)
Apr 07, 2023
You’ve probably come across the term, but what exactly is a beta reader? In this post, we’ll break down what a beta reader does, how beta reading differs from editing, and what you can do to become one yourself. What Is a Beta Reader? A beta reader is someone who reads through a book manuscript […]