A Note from Jackie: Do Your Homework!

Well, it finally feels like autumn here in Portland, Oregon: pumpkin spice lattes are back on the menu at Starbucks, the leaves are turning red and gold…and the rain is pouring down. But I have to admit that I love this season, rain and all. I get that old “back-to-school” feeling. I think back to Read More …

“Diversify Your Risk and Income with a Portfolio Career” by guest blogger Laura Schlafly

This article originally appeared on the Mac’s List Blog of July 3, 2013. More people are patching together a livelihood from a variety of sources. Job security no longer comes from an employer, but from your marketable and transferrable skills. They’re creating their own portfolio career, which, according to Penelope Trunk, is: “Not the same Read More …

But What If I Need Money Now?

I believe mission creep comes from two sources:  a fear that the work you want is not attainable and more importantly a fear that there will never be enough money if you follow your dream.  Mission creep can also happen because of a fear that if you don’t take the first thing that comes along, Read More …

I’m a Creative Entrepreneur, How Do I Start a Cash Flow Plan?

  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 …

Do You Get the End of the Month Cash Blues

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 …

“Where Does All My Money Go?” -Solopreneur

 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 …

3 Mistakes To Avoid in Your Business as a Solopreneur

 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 …

Creative Entrepreneurs Can Get Paid What They Are Worth

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 …