By Bethany Good Members of Cowork Frederick weigh in with their best advice for freelancers and solo entrepreneurs. With more people leaving traditional 9-5 jobs in favor of choosing their own work, freelancing has become more popular than ever. The number of freelancers has been increasing since 2014. According to Statistica, there were … [Read more...] about 20 Tips to Improve Your Freelancing Game
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What exactly is a “work sprint,” and why do they work?
Have you ever found yourself checking emails, sitting in meetings, or scrolling social media even though your to-do list is a mile long? If so, you should try work sprints! What is a work sprint? A work sprint is a dedicated period of time where you put aside all distractions and focus on a particular task. Get ready to put your phone … [Read more...] about What exactly is a “work sprint,” and why do they work?
Cowork Frederick Members Find Creative Ways to Care for Others
Cowork Frederick members talk about their professional journeys, the challenges they faced as caregivers, and how they overcame those challenges to find personal and professional success. Caregivers in the US face many challenges in their professional and personal lives. Currently, approximately 34 million unpaid caregivers provide care for … [Read more...] about Cowork Frederick Members Find Creative Ways to Care for Others
Freelancers: Why you need a mission statement
(and how to write a good one) It’s easy to think a mission statement is only needed for big companies and non-profits. Both need to rally potentially large groups of people (employees, customers, vendors, investors, donors, etc.) around a common cause or goal. Many freelancers or micro business owners haven’t taken the time to write a … [Read more...] about Freelancers: Why you need a mission statement
Derrick Miller Creates Faqtastic New App
At Cowork Frederick, you can find professionals from a variety of backgrounds and enterprises. Members are freelancers, small business owners, work-from-home warriors, policy consultants and lawyers, and much more. Last time we talked to Matt Johnston about his work empowering local artists and musicians. Other members find their focus in the field … [Read more...] about Derrick Miller Creates Faqtastic New App