Backpocket Strategy

You can avoid the awkward conversations about getting paid for scope creep if you have a really tight proposal. Make sure every bid always includes a detailed timeline of project, turnaround times for edits/revisions and quantifiable deliverables. Now you have a detailed reference point to talk about getting compensated for the inevitable scope creep! Put that

You don’t have to answer client emails, texts, and calls 24/7. Set up reasonable boundaries, communicate consistently, and educate your clients about your communication process. You need to set professional boundaries with your clients so you don’t get burned out. Put that

As a business owner, you have many legal ways to reduce how much you owe in income tax every year. Make sure you are taking advantage of the maximum deductions you’re allowed to take!

If you don’t have a relationship with a good CPA, the best thing you can do is research and understand the maximum amount you can contribute to your self-employed retirement plan. Pay yourself rather than overpaying IRS every year! Put that .