Jeanne GrunertInk Dreams and Ivanhoe: A Writer’s Love of Used BooksI am finally reading Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott. Given that we have not one but three copies of this work, you may be surprised to learn…Feb 5Feb 5
Jeanne GrunertinVirtualiThe Why and How of Networking for Freelance WritersAs a freelance writer, do you need to network? Yes — although remaining in your shell is tempting, remote work still requires networking…Aug 21, 2023Aug 21, 2023
Jeanne GrunertBudgeting Basics for Freelancers — the Cold Hard Truth About Cash FlowCash flow.Jul 16, 2023Jul 16, 2023
Jeanne GrunertWhy Meeting Deadlines Is a Freelance Marketing Strategy — Build ReputationDespite how often freelancers muster up the energy to meet a deadline, many still miss work deadlines. Don’t underestimate the importance…Jul 3, 2023Jul 3, 2023
Jeanne GrunertFreelancers Need a Plan for Time OffFreelancers and business owners need a backup plan in order to take time away from their business. It’s vital for your mental and physical…Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023
Jeanne GrunertinVirtualiNever Work for Free (or On Spec)Freelancers often jump at the chance to prove themselves and work ‘on spec’ — shorthand for on speculation, or in anticipation of future…Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023
Jeanne GrunertinVirtualiStrategies to Create a Successful Freelance BusinessBuild a Shopping Mall to Avoid the Roller CoasterJun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023
Jeanne GrunertinVirtualiFreelancers — Keep Good RecordsLesson 7 in a 15-Part SeriesMar 27, 2023Mar 27, 2023
Jeanne GrunertinVirtualiProtect Your Online ReputationThis is a continuation of my series of “Lessons Learned from 15 Years of Freelancing.” I began this series to celebrate the 15 year…Feb 19, 2023Feb 19, 2023
Jeanne GrunertinVirtualiYes, There Is a Right Way to Fire Remote EmployeesNobody likes firing someone — or laying them off. Yet if you’re in a leadership position, at some point in your career, it is likely you…Feb 4, 2023Feb 4, 2023