Self employment is on the rise. This is a 4 part article series sharing 40 tips for happy self-employment.
Read part 1 https://www.inspiringportfoliocareers.com/10-tips-for-happy-self-employment-part-1-of-4/
Read part 2 https://www.inspiringportfoliocareers.com/10-tips-for-happy-self-employment-part-2-of-4/
Read part 3 https://www.inspiringportfoliocareers.com/10-tips-for-happy-self-employment-part-3-of-4/
- Design and print high quality business cards – they speak volumes about you
- Networking selectively for your own specialism
3. Have a superb support system e.g. bookkeeper, proactive accountant, IT, virtual PA
4. Develop and hone efficient expedient systems, e.g. physical paper and computer file folders from the outset
5. Back date purchases before you set up your business
6. Be adaptable and open to new avenues and opportunities – learn as you go along, learn then teach to embed new learning
7. Create your own personal image – be authentic
8. Have a plan but be agile – see what clients/projects you attract
9. Set continual professional and personal development S.M.A.R.T. goals
10. Diarise time for the opposite of what you naturally are drawn to do. E.g. if you are naturally positive and think about what you HAVE done, make time to think about what you HAVEN’T done
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