SHAUN STENNING BLOG
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So you made your move: you’re finally out on your own, earning a living on your terms.
No more commuting, no more answering to middle-management and saying goodbye to bad office coffee. You’re the boss… and the salesperson, bookkeeper, janitor and receptionist; you’ll have to do your work and, in most cases, handle the other aspects of your budding business that – up until now – were handled by a co-worker at your last salaried position. Congratulations, you’re now a freelancer, contractor, consultant, etc. According to Shaun Stenning, As a small business owner there will be various tasks for which you’ll be responsible and can seem overwhelming, at times. But, there are a few simple guidelines you can follow to make your time worth more. And that value can be measured by a combination of money and self-satisfaction. Stay Organized You’ll need tools for communication, tracking your money, writing invoices and managing your projects. One of the most comprehensive lists I’ve found that’s chock full of useful software is The Freelancer’s Toolset. Peruse the list but don’t feel you need every item; simplicity is best, so choose only what you need or you’ll just make more work for yourself playing with all the cool stuff; Kill The Distractions There will always be something you’ll think of to avoid starting a project, calling a client or doing paperwork. Even if you have a home-office, temptation lurks in every open newspaper, unkempt garden or messy garage. Set Aside Time For Specific Tasks In a way, this is part of staying organized and killing distractions: you restrict your time for certain tasks. Throughout the course of the day it’ll be tempting to send or reply to every email every few minutes, or chat with either friends or clients on the phone. But you are at a real job, even if you’re still wearing pj’s (yes, I’m talkin’ to you). Networking I think everyone understands the indisputable value of this: no one knows you’re there unless you tell them you are. Join your business’s professional organization and attend some functions; also, sites like Ning and LinkedIn are just a couple of many online resources for making contacts.
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AuthorAs an investor, Shaun Stenning makes sure he invests in companies and people who are truly passionate about every day, and making every day an amazing day. Archives
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