From Bunny Slippers to Business Plans
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I’m a huge fan of organizational products, which is why I spend so much time in the Container Store, skipping from aisle to aisle, breathless with excitement and drooling over cabinets and bulletin boards.
(My runners-up? Staples and HomeGoods.)
Sometimes, though, I want the luxury version of my typical office supplies.
Which is why I’m currently hyperventilating over the desk caddies above, available from lustable online shop Room Service Home.
This past Friday, I received an invitation to a costume party and, ever since, I’ve been obsessed with finding the perfect outfit.
Honestly, I jump at any chance to dress up. Costume parties give me the chance to try on an entirely different persona, and there’s something fun and exhilarating about that.
Funny that when it comes to my at-home business, I don’t feel quite the same way.
We’ve talked before about the business skills we might not necessarily have when we first start up our own businesses, and about the steps we might need to take in order to gain those skills. I’d like to reiterate here: Being in business for yourself requires the wearing of many hats, and most of them are not nearly as fun as that top hat I bought this past weekend.
Which personae do you need to master?
At the end of last week, I posted about end times for journalism. But the truth is, the lot of us can be cranky even when there is work to be had, and AngryJournalist is always willing to let you know why.
After the jump, some Ts from her shop, that allow all you bitter journalists out there to wear your heart on your sleeve.
Now, I don’t actually think that my field of choice has no hope left. I mean, my employer folded. Gawker Media fired a bunch of people. Sex writers are dropping in droves. The Star-Ledger almost went under. The world is coming to an end.
But, still. Things will bounce back. Right? Right???
I’ve been using MediaBistro since, like, forever so, when they put out a book for freelancers (and for freelance writing in particular), I totally jumped on that. That was a couple years ago, and it still maintains an important spot on my resource shelf. After the jump, my 5 favorite things about Margit Feury Ragland’s Get a Freelance Life.
I start out the day blogging…searching for new products, combing through stock photography, attempting to be clever despite the fact that I haven’t yet had my morning coffee, and I’m still wearing my Cookie Monster pants. I break for lunch and then work on Freelancedom otherĂ‚Â (paying) freelance projects. By the time my husband arrives home from work, I’m wiped out, but I’m still scanning my Google Reader and stockpiling posts. No matter. Now that he’s not at the office, he can work on freelance web design projects, complete homework for his online courses, and fiddle with his own personal projects. When will we spent time together? Saturday? Maybe?
Forget remembering to take a vacation. It’s enough of a struggle just to remember those day-to-day priorities. What should you make sure to put at the top of your to-do list?
Okay, so this isn’t the prettiest clock on the block, but it is one of the most customizable:
Um.
So.
Posting frequency has been a bit erratic here lately (obvs). With the folding of the New York Sun, I lost my main source of income, causing me to rethink my goals and my ideal work situation. In addition, as I wait on several checks, I’m terrified of the money running out before I can pay all of my bills. Though such instability can be a common occurrence for the freelancer, the situation has left me feeling depressed and unfocused.
I still can’t deny, however, that it’s a definite treat to be able to spend so much time writing from home. So how do I keep myself motivated?
Need some help around the office, but can’t afford an in-house assistant? Mr. P to the rescue!
