Being self-employed isn’t easy. There’s a lot to learn. On top of that, you’re often working on your own, without managers or other employees to help you, as you would have in a traditional job. You’ve got to learn everything there is about ... [Continue Reading]

In last week’s post, I talked about the hourly-rate payment model, and how to choose a rate that actually covers your costs. We also talked about the two main variables that affect that rate: expenses and total time. We went in-depth into ... [Continue Reading]

Are you pulling your hair out trying to figure out how much to charge? You’re not alone. This is one of those questions that just about every one of my clients asks me. So I thought it would be a good topic for an article. It’s a big ... [Continue Reading]

Photo Credit: Pexels. Guest article by Patrick Young (pyoung@ableusa.info) One of the most satisfying things you can do in life is reach a point where you’re in a career you love that brings in the income you need. For people with disabilities, ... [Continue Reading]

This article is for information purposes only, and is not intended as legal advice. In my previous blog post I gave you an overview of privacy laws in Canada. I talked about: What privacy laws areWho they apply toWhat they sayWhat is considered ... [Continue Reading]

Think that as a small business owner you don’t need to worry about privacy laws? Think again. Every business in Canada has to follow the regulations. But just what are those regulations, and how do you ensure you are not breaking ... [Continue Reading]

You probably think there’s nothing complicated about website images. Just find one you like, upload it, and you’re done, right? Wrong. Like so many other aspects of running a business, there’s a lot more to images than meets the eye. So I’ve ... [Continue Reading]

No testimonials on your website? ACK! I know, you’re not sure how to get them. And you don’t want to BOOOTHER people. But in today’s world, they are an absolute MUST. Just take a look at these statistics from Optinmonster*. 87% of ... [Continue Reading]

Victoria Day is just a few days away, and it occurred to me that most people probably think of Queen Victoria as a shy, retiring old lady who spent most of her life in mourning, neglecting her royal duties. But they’d be wrong. In fact, she was ... [Continue Reading]