What's it like going from the heights of running a company that is growing fast and attracting gobs of VC money ... to being on your own and running a "measly lifestyle business"? Not many people can

As freelancers, there is no accounting department to keep track of this side of the business for us. Here’s a little dose of healthy reality: YOU are your accounting department. But you’re a

In the realm of starting and running your own business, “success” has often been defined by how much your business grows. More clients, more money, more employees. Of course, that’s a

When we talk about powerful yet tiny businesses making 7 figures in revenue without employees, freelancers may feel left out. After all, you’re just one person serving clients, and unless you’re

Email marketing is (still!) a powerful tool that can help you launch your next product or find your next big client. Whatever your goals are, having a solid email strategy is a worthwhile investment

Today we're discussing the "Great Website Debate." Do you need one as a freelancer? Is it worth the investment of time and money? Actually, the reality is: there's actually no debate at all for savvy

Technology and the internet are changing at an exponential pace. You can either approach the future with eyes wide open and a plan for how to adapt, or you can stick your head in the stand and be

From the outside, Joanna Penn is a successful author of both fiction and non-fiction. And she's an entrepreneur in that she controls her "products" by self-publishing. But as with her last interview

One of the biggest draws of being a freelancer is the ability to work from wherever you have a strong wifi connection. And if you’re going to work remotely, you need software that’s going to help

As a freelancer, it’s your job to protect yourself and your work from the perils of client management. Without a contract or other legally-binding document in place, you run the risk of losing your

Freelancing can lead to a great lifestyle — but you need a unique combination of expertise, determination, and resilience to keep going. Plus, you need tools that will not only help you make more

Last week, we introduced the concept of "7-Figure Small." This week, we react to your feedback and answer your questions about building this type of "sanely ambitious" business. This week's