I like the word Solopreneur. Obviously, it's based on Entrepreneur, but the term distinguishes itself by suggesting that the subject works alone. True, not all entrepreneurs have employees but, increasingly, there's a class of worker who not only doesn't have employees, but doesn't intend to have employees or to grow their business in a traditional sense. They're happy flying solo, as experts in their chosen field, and Read more...
Client-Attracting Freelance Websites (and why they work) My work on the website of Katie Lane of Work Made For Hire, a Portland-based legal consultant for creative folks, was featured in the Freelancers Union blog! The blog post is about 4 client-attracting freelance websites, and why they work. AN EXCERPT: A freelancer’s website performs 5 main functions. They should be the skeleton of every website, no Read more...
Because I live in Portland, Oregon one type of project I regularly work on is for local Portland small businesses like Classic Sash & Door. I love working on local projects because helping great companies in my home town succeed also helps me & my community. And something nice about small business websites (regardless of where you’re located) is that good ones act as a Read more...
