Did you know that “trimming your trees” could dramatically improve your business … AND your enjoyment of the writer’s life?

Yes. Tree trimming could:

reduce the stress in your work life
give you more free time
ensure you are writing what you LOVE, not just what pays
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Yesterday, I brought up the idea that you may have a client that is keeping you from growing to your full potential …

And full enjoyment of the writer’s life.

Now, let me tell you how you’ll KNOW if you need to let a client go. Read More
Monitoring and managing your brand's online reputation is an important aspect of managing people's perceptions of you and your business. Read More
How many times are we going to hear the battle of the business plan?  Have one, don’t have one, have one, don’t have one  – enough already.  We can all agree that a business plan is more suited for those looking for loans and investors in which they must prove (on paper) that their business… Read More
The typical founder, in trying to run a lean startup, is often so focused on rapid growth that taking the time to write down and back up files can seem like a waste of time. But having the patience to document your systems and processes early on is not just beneficial to your company — it can be a Read More
Rather than a paragraph describing your business in prose, include a video how-to or demonstration on your website homepage or landing page that prospective customers can watch to get a sense for your product or service. A video demo can be thirty seconds to five minutes in length, and can help the Read More
People, I have a confession to make. When I’m scouring the world wide web to bring you all the best startup stories, advice, how-to what have yous, it’s usually a selfish pursuit. How dare you, Holly! Wait a sec, let me explain. You see, like most people (should be) I’m always on a self-improving m Read More
This week, we’ve been talking about how to let go of a client who’s been sucking the enjoyment (and in some cases, the income you deserve) out of your writer’s life.

Yesterday, I gave you the warning signs of a bad client so you could consider if one of your clients has to go.

Now we’re going Read More
Now, wait a minute! “LOSE a client?” Aren’t we supposed to be finding and keeping our clients?

Yes. Absolutely, yes.

But there may come a time when your business is booming. Your niche has become more specific. Your fees are getting higher.

You realize there is one client holding you back Read More
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