What Should I Do If I Quit My Job Without Planning Ahead?

So you’ve decided to start a freelance business… but you’re completely overwhelmed with where to actually begin. Maybe your latest contract just wrapped up, and you’ve suddenly realized that you don’t have another job lined up.  Maybe you just got laid off from your 9 to 5 gig. Maybe you grew so tired with working …

The Ultimate Home Office Checklist

Grab the ultimate home office checklist now! Get the (free!) ultimate home office checklist: Perfect for solopreneurs… Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription. There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again. Email Address Yes! I want this Powered by ConvertKit Ready to work from home full-time? You’re going to need …

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Should you have a mailing list for your freelance business?

Nowadays, EVERYONE talks about the importance of collecting email addresses and building your email list if you have your own business. But there are two things people don’t really discuss when it comes to having a mailing list: WHAT exactly you should include in your mailing list (which you can find out the answer to …

Taking a holiday! Plus, a new direction for SaganMorrow.com

Hey friends!  I am going on holiday next week to spend time with family and explore Montreal. And I’ve decided to take the week off of blogging, too, instead of scheduling posts in advance! If you’re a regular/long-time reader of SaganMorrow.com, you may have noticed a few changes here and there on this website—including a …

Case Study: Full-time Freelancer in Just 6 Months

EDITED TO NOTE: This e-course has since been archived, however the material can still be accessed in new & improved, expanded versions inside more recent freelancer programs I’ve created in the SaganMorrow.com School.  Wondering if the 7-week Set Yourself Up For Freelancing Success e-course is right for you? It is an AWESOME online program that …

Blog Newsletter Welcome Email Template

One of my dear blog friends contacted me a last week to inquire if she could use my blog newsletter welcome email as a template for her own, because she loved it so much. Of course I said yes—and since I see questions ALL THE TIME about what to send your email subscribers, I figured I’d provide …

3 Steps to Boosting Your Confidence

Confidence issues can be killer—especially in the world of business! Something I hear again and again from people is that they haven’t taken the leap to do XYZ (usually things like pitching their services to clients, quitting their day jobs, and asking for a raise) because they don’t feel confident in themselves or their ability. …

My Freelancing Story: The 6-Year Journey to Success

I didn’t always know I wanted to be a small business owner. In fact, 10 years ago I never would have thought that this is where I’d be today.  It’s been an amazing and wonderful experience, and I’ve learned SO MUCH along the way. If you’ve been reading this blog since the beginning, then you’ll …

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How to Get Your First Clients: Day-by-Day Breakdown

There are so many questions I get from new and struggling freelancers every day, but one of the most common is, “how can I find clients?”  Finding freelance clients—particularly that first client—is a big step. It’s such a challenge to get your first few clients: most clients don’t want to hire you unless you have …

10 Truths About Freelancing That No One Ever Talks About

Freelancing seems awesome and, let’s be honest, it IS awesome. Working whatever hours you want, wherever in the world you want; choosing super fun projects to work on; being your own boss… I love it. But if you want to be a freelancer, there are some VERY important hard truths about freelancing that no one ever …

So you want to work from home full-time… now what?

Working from home is one of my most favorite of things! It’s not for everybody, but if it’s right for YOU, it can be an absolutely amazing experience. After you’ve overcome the challenge of figuring out whether working from home is something that’s a good fit for you, however, you have a whole new challenge …