by katetoon | Oct 25, 2016 | Business, Opinion
Reading Time: 9 minutesOr, how threats can help you get started I’ll be honest: I feel a bit dirty having the words ‘Donald Trump’ in my headline. And yes, I’ll admit it has a little bit of a click bait style to it. But I’m doing it for a reason, which will become...
by katetoon | Oct 18, 2016 | Business, Opinion
Reading Time: 2 minutesA certain level of intimacy with clients can be a good thing. It builds trust, and that – along with the quality of work – is often what makes them return. But if you are going to become chums with clients, you need to know your boundaries. Here...
by katetoon | Sep 2, 2016 | Opinion
Reading Time: 4 minutesOkay, I’ll admit it: I believed the freelance hype. I thought that when I worked for myself I’d be in the office just a few hours a day, take long breaks and earn big bucks. Well, that never happened. Instead it’s been a sometimes painful walk...
by katetoon | Aug 18, 2016 | Opinion
Reading Time: 3 minutesWith the advent of Content Management Systems like Joomla! and WordPress, updating your website can be as easy as buying a brand-new wardrobe. Even so, some still prefer to stick to the web equivalent of their fashion comfort zone. So in terms...
by katetoon | Aug 6, 2016 | Opinion
Reading Time: 4 minutesNext week I’m trying something new: a Business Detox. I’m shutting my doors, turning off my phone and switching on my out-of-office message. Why? Well, I’ve been flying solo now for about three years and feel it’s time to give my business some...
by katetoon | Jul 28, 2016 | Business, Opinion
Reading Time: 6 minutesMy productivity highs and woes When I chat with business colleagues, or am interviewed for podcasts, these are the phrases I hear the most: “I don’t know how you do it!” “How do you get it all done?” “What’s your productivity secret?” And I get...