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Do you identify as a freelancer or an entrepreneur in your small business?

#femaleentrepreneur, #youngentrepreneur, and #entrepreneur are common hashtags I see on Instagram, but what does it really mean to be an entrepreneur compared to a freelancer? If you’re starting your own small business, it can all seem very new and different compared to a desk job or even a remote job.

So that begs the question: what is the difference between a freelancer and an entrepreneur?

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Why you need to use vacation days from your job to focus on your small business

There are so many reasons I needed to take a vacation from my job.

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy my job.

I knew if I kept going at the rate I was going with the added stress of my small creative business, I would be more frustrated and stressed than I currently was.

I found a few reasons why I needed to take an extended vacation away from my job and small business.

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Grammarly Review: Is Grammarly Premium Worth the Upgrade?

Throughout the years, I’ve become fairly confident in my abilities as a writer. Although, my editing and grammar skills could still use some work. When I switched to Grammarly Premium, I noticed I had so many more edits to make than what I was making when using their free version.

After trying Grammarly Premium for a few months, I can attest it has positively influenced my writing ability.

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How to price your graphic design services and other small business pricing tips

When I first started freelancing, I went straight for uploading my portfolio and experience to UpWork. I knew it wouldn’t be the lucrative jobs search utopia I was looking for, but it would allow me to learn to be a freelancer with plenty of options.

When finding small business pricing tips, it can be overwhelming on where to start and how to price your graphic design services competitively.

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CREATE: How to overcome your fears and shortcomings in your small business

Since so many people have been facing furloughs or lay-offs, I’ve also seen many people taking the plunge of opening their own business. Most people are looking to replace their income while others are hoping to cushion any fallout they might experience in the future.

While many job hunters are taking the leap, many are also nervous about delving into the new environment.

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Job search websites and tips to help you scale your small business or freelance career

Finding potential clients and jobs seemed so daunting when I first started my small business. It still is daunting, but it helps to know where to look for leads and inspiration.

Each job search site has its pros and cons, as does every site. When looking for work to sustain your freelance career or small business, these job search websites can help you in more ways than finding possible jobs, despite that being the main course of action.

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