Better, Smarter, Richer by Jackie B
DO WHAT YOU LOVE! — THRIVE FINANCIALLY.
Most Creative Entrepreneurs suffer from Mission Creep so what is it? Before my clients call or email me for consulting they are usually fully entrenched in mission creep. These creative clients see so many opportunities that they can hardly sit still and they bounce off into all directions. They do a little of this and a Read More …
What is a Unique Value Proposition? A unique value proposition is often called an elevator speech but it goes deeper than that. A UniqueValue Proposition should: – Be unique. – Clearly and passionately state what you do and how your work is different from others in your field. – Confidently state the value you bring to Read More …
Last week I answered some very tough questions on our Cash Flow call. The call was a huge success and we had many people on the call, we’ll do another one soon! One of the biggest problems that solo and creative entrepreneurs have is they just don’t know where their money goes. They Read More …
Over the years my clients have asked me the following questions: · Why should I care about Cash Flow? · I have my bank balance isn’t that enough? · My problem is not having enough work-how will this help? · My clients don’t pay on time, that’s MY cash flow problem? · I look Read More …
Do you have a Cash Flow Plan? I believe that a solopreneurs business operates on a continuous flow of energy. There are many types of energy including the creative process and the relationship you have around your work. For many solopreneur’s these are the comfortable aspects of their work but, there is another flow of Read More …
1- Creative Entrepreneurs and Solopreneurs are notorious for not charging enough. Can you raise your prices? YES! I have become known lovingly to my clients as Jackie “Raise Your Prices” Peterson. I find that often my clients are charging far less than what they should be for their products and services. By developing a deeper Read More …
Mercy Corp. presents an evening with Solopreneur Expert, Jackie B. Peterson, Aug. 4, 2011 Would you like to be financially successful in your creative business? You will learn: How to make a living as a creative entrepreneur. The crucial importance of using time well. How to choose the most enjoyable and profitable business possible from Read More …
Recently, I was able to share an article with the group I Heart Art. (I just LOVE the picture that they found to team up with this article….it is just perfect!!!) It seems to be a pretty hot topic as I’ve been talking about it a lot lately and hope that you recognize what you Read More …
Now that’s a mouthful. Even abbreviating it and calling it the IASECP has people saying “huh”? But despite the long name, the IASECP is a wonderful organization gathering tools for anyone that is Self Employed. They are a collaborative, supportive community that has learned to harness today’s technology-driven business models that make being a solo pro Read More …
I met with a creative yesterday who told me that it is his job to produce art, not to worry about who would buy it or how to find customers. He clearly believes that a “real” artist is above all of that commercialism. He told me that if his work is meant to be found Read More …
