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Practical advice, real stories and creative tips to help you grow your business on your terms.
Member Moments — Stacey Marie
Stacey’s business The Social Hub helps women own their brilliance authentically in the online space without the mum guilt or burnout. In this interview, we find out how she ended up ditching the finance industry to chase freedom as a freelancer, and the habits she swears by to be her most focused self.
Meet our new Community Cheerleaders
I’m excited to welcome not one, but two amazing Community Cheerleader’s to the Cool Wow team. These babes have killer communication skills plus a good dose of charisma and will be responsible for create a memorable experience for Cool Wow Collective members. Get to know Naomi and Emma.
Six cool gift ideas your freelance clients will adore
As a freelancer, or anyone in business really, there are so many you want to create a memorable client experience—gifting is one of them! And with the holiday season just around the corner, we want to help you do client gifting well. Find out how to gift thoughtfully, and strategically this season with 6 cool gift ideas your clients will adore.
How to stop task switching and get more done
Do you ever feel like your attention drifts from one thing to another all the time? You my friend, are ask switching (aka context switching or multitasking). It often happens when we have lots to do and don’t really know what to prioritise first because it all feels important. But task switching can have a detrimental affect on your productivity.
Member Moments — Jahna Koehler
Jahna’s business Keeping Balance helps business owners take back their time and work towards a business they love by supporting them with solid finance, mindset and management advice. In this interview, we find out how she got to where she’s at, the advice she’d give to other freelancers, and more!
10 reasons freelancers fail & how to avoid them
Freelancing sure comes with it’s struggles, but a lot of it comes back to us and the decisions we make. This rapid fire blog shares 10 of the most common freelancer struggles and how they can lead to failure. Plus grab a quick tip to avoid them in your budding business.
Enhance your business with intentions and affirmations
Using intentions and affirmations can enhance goal setting, give you a deeper sense of purpose, and boost self-confidence. So how exactly should you use intentions and affirmations in your business?
How to get things done with a body double
A body double is associated with the world of filmmaking and television, but through the lens of productivity, it’s much less action-packed. A body double is simply someone who sits with you, virtually or in person, while you tackle tasks that may be difficult to do alone. It came about as a method for people diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to get more done, but we can all benefit from a body double.
Easy ways to fill your cup when you work alone at home
There’s no doubt many of us are feeling a little stressed, over it, mad, sad [enter the full spectrum of emotions here] about the current lockdown situ. It’s not a fun time. And while as a freelancer or solopreneur, working from home on our own is often the norm, it isn’t always good for us. So here are a few lockdown-friendly ways to fill your cup and shift some energy when you’ve been spending too much time alone.
The do's and don'ts of freelancer VIP days
VIP days are fast becoming one of my fave ways to work with clients as a freelance copywriter. I love being able to get in and out quickly, deliver high-impact work, and stay 100% focused on one thing at a time (single-tasking baby)! Here are some things to consider if you want to start building day rates into your biz.
The power of video marketing [PLUS free Instagram Reels challenge download]
Video is a powerful marketing opportunity that isn’t going away anytime soon. The Head of Instagram recently shared that Instagram is no longer a photo-sharing app and that the company is looking to “embrace video more broadly”. Let’s be honest, we should have seen this coming. It’s time to get out of our comfort zone, and get comfy on videos.
7 work from home office essentials to boost productivity
A well thought out office space can do wonders for your productivity. We’re more inclined to focus on our most meaningful work with a minimal, organised and comfy home office set-up. But how do you achieve work from home office harmony? Here are a few essentials that have helped me stay focused and in flow while working from home.