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Freelancing – The Journey So Far

October 14, 2016 By in Freelancing/Self-employed Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , 66 Comments

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I have been blogging on Fashion and Style Police for almost 4 years now. This October will make it exactly 4 years and I have been reflecting on how far I have come, and where I have my eyes on – the top. My blogging journey has been on for a while now but my freelance journey actually started the summer of last year. I stumbled on the freelance path by accident. I have always to work for myself. I feel the only way up to the heights I want to attain is through freelancing or running my own business. But I never had the guts to do it.

Before becoming a mumprenuer, I had a customer service job I hated with a passion. It was just one of those jobs people do for the paycheck, nothing more. I am a complete introvert, so working in an office with noisy colleagues was a big struggle. They did not understand my reserved nature and I didn’t understand why they could not be quiet for 5 minutes. A clash of personalities is a recipe for disaster, and that is how it felt for me then. I was also not enjoying having angry customers screaming at me all day (I wrote a bit about my life before blogging in my book – How to Cash In as a Blogger, so do have a read if you have not done so already.

I always dreamed of running my own business one day. I was never 100% sure of what I would be doing but I knew I was not caught out for the regular 9-5. Having my twins opened my eyes to earning money from home. I realised I could do a lot more with my blog and social media platforms, while caring for them at home.

I also realised I could make the most of my digital marketing background and offer Freelance PR services to businesses in need of it. And that is how I became a PR Girl.

 

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My freelancing journey has been a roller coaster. I have learnt a lot and I am sure I would continue learning. It has not been easy, but it has been so worth it. Life as a freelancer can be hard and lonely some days but I rather have that than my previous job.

If you are thinking of going freelance or setting up your own business from home, here are some of the good things of working for yourself you will need to remember on difficult days –

 

Flexible Working Hours

This is a big one for me. I wanted to raise my kids myself and earn money at the same time. So I needed a very flexible job to pay the bills. Blogging and freelancing are doing just that. I like the fact that I can work from anywhere, anytime. It is the best feeling ever.

 

Creating My Income

The fact that I create my income is a major turn on for me. It feels epic! I find that the harder I work, the luckier I get.

 

Doing What I Love

The best part of it is that I love what I do so it doesn’t feel like work as such.

 

Here are some not so good things of working for yourself –

Chasing Invoices

I hate this part right here but I have been told it s the reality of many businesses. Chasing invoices is not my favourite task. It is more of a chore that needs to be done and I find myself doing it every week. That is why I cherish clients that make my job/life easier by paying invoices quickly.

 

Constantly Worrying

Working for myself means the fate of the business is in my hands. There is no one to blame for the failure of a task, for not meeting a deadline, or for not achieving the desired results. It all balls down to me and that makes me worry sometimes. Constantly worrying about where the next pay check will come from is scary but it keeps me grounded and focused on my goals.

 

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My freelancing journey has been a hell of a ride but I won’t have it any other way. I am a work in progress and I can’t wait to write another update

Do you work for yourself full-time or as a side hustle? How are you finding it?

 

 

Protecting your Gadgets in Style

October 6, 2016 By in Blogging Tips Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 68 Comments

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As an online FreedomPrenuer (I love that word – it describes my work life to a tee), I do a lot of freelance work and blog stuff on my laptop. I take my laptop with me pretty much everywhere, when I do manage to leave my house which is never these days. I also find my iPad super handy for when I need to pop out briefly or on short trips away from home. So I like to protect them both from general wear and tear, and I like them to look protected but stylish

. There are various to protect our gadgets; we have the bags, cases and skins. And there are many designs around to choose from but many of these designs are just not as pretty as I would like or they don’t do the work as they should, which is to protect my gadget from unexpected falls, spills and general wear and tear.

 

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I shopped around for a while before I came across the cool brand – CaseApp. This custom design brand is a worldwide supplier of custom cases and skins. It was created as a solution to make it easy for people like you and me to be able to order custom designed skins and cases online, for their gadgets – iPads, Laptops and Phones.

I had the opportunity to order a custom design skin and I went for a marble finish with my blog name on it as you can see. I was super impressed with the service I received from CaseApp. The website is very user friendly. I found it very easy to design my skin and place my order. The delivery was quick as well, I received my skin within 5 working days, which was great. And the skin was nicely packaged, which was a plus.

 

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I would definitely recommend CaseApp to anyone in need of a stylish and protective case or skin for Laptops, Tablets and Phones. There are various designs to choose from on the website, so you are spoilt for choice. And the process is quite easy, you won’t need a Dummy’s Guide. It is super affordable too so definitely worth checking out.

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How do you protect your gadgets? Have you used CaseApp before? What are your thoughts?

Do share your thoughts by dropping a comment in the comment section below.

Thanks for reading and have a good day.

 

*This is a collaborative post.

Why You Should Write Everyday

October 4, 2016 By in Blogging Tips Tags: , , , , , , , , , , 69 Comments

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As a blogger and freelance writer, writing takes up a major part of my life. My business practically runs on writing! Writing consistently has not only helped my business grow but it has also helped me grow as a person. What many people don’t realize is that writing has a lot of benefits. But to get the best out of writing, you need to write regularly, and when I say regularly, I mean everyday.
Writing 2-3 times a week or whenever you feel like it, will not give you the full benefits writing has to offer. Just to let you know why I set aside time everyday to write, I’ll share with you why it’s important to write daily.
1.    It helps you improve your writing
This is an obvious result of writing. “Practice makes perfect.” It’s also true when it comes to writing. As you write everyday, you find yourself strengthening your writing skill. You’ll find your writing voice and unique style. It also helps to increase your proficiency in writing and your writing speed, which is great when you have to write multiple articles in a day.
2.    It helps you grow an audience
Writing everyday helped me grow my audience from zero readers to the thousands of readers I have now. When you write everyday and publish your writing online, more and more people get to see what you’ve written. As you show up everyday, more and more people start to look forward to your posts, and before you can say ‘bow-wow’, you have a following.
3.    Writing gives you clarity
Writing helps you to see things in a different perspective. This happens a lot when you journal or when you freely write your thoughts down. Your thoughts begin to align and all the unresolved issues fall in place. You begin to gain more clarity in your life. It helps you reflect on your thoughts and actions. Writing is therapeutic for many.
4.    It makes it easier to come up with new ideas
Writing forces you to come up with fresh ideas. It challenges you to gain deep insights about the things that interest you or events that happen in your life. Gradually, you find yourself turn into someone who is always in discovery mode. It helps you to stay creative and open-minded.
5.    It makes it easier to express yourself
You know those inner feelings or thoughts that you want to say but you don’t know the right words to use? Well, what writing does is to challenge you to find the right words to use. It pushes you to learn new ways to give a voice to your deep feelings and inner thoughts. As you keep up with this writing exercise, it becomes easier for you to express yourself and you’ll learn new words and phrases that will make your writing more meaningful.
Writing is a process. When you keep up with it, you’ll wish you had started it sooner. The effect of writing does not lie in the number of words you write. It lies in how often you write. So you can write 300 words or 1000 words daily, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that you write daily, when possible of course.

Do you write daily? Do you find writing therapeutic?

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