Prioritizing conscious business principles over short-term gains yields better returns “When I grow up, I will be a 1-person consultant” said probably no child, never. Up until recently, the idea of operating as a single economic agent was unthinkable, and for a good reason. It was certainly so for me…

The image that made me rethink creatorpreneurship — I’ve been starting at an image for 40 minutes. It’s 7:33 am, it’s hotter than the tarmac left out all day and I didn’t sleep well. That might explain the time that has elapsed looking at this thing or it might well be because there is so much to unpick. …

Plus extra tips and tricks to help you get published with us — This article should be read in conjunction with our standard submission guidelines which can be found here. Over the last year, we’ve been working hard to rebrand our publication to suit the new creator economy and support the many individuals that choose to join it every single day. In this…

It’s easy to join & start making money. — Even a new niche website with a simple design can make money. My website is proof of it. I’ve already shared how I monetize my niche website by selling digital products on Gumroad. That’s one powerful income source. However, there are more opportunities for any niche website monetization. In this…

Who else wants better cross-platform texting? — I love iMessage. But it has a big problem. It’s not made to chat with your friend on the green side. That means to reach your Android friends you either have to rely on boring ancient SMS & MMS tech or communicate over slimy third-party services like: Snapchat WhatsApp Messenger …

As a consumer, you probably hate it, but, as an entrepreneur, you’ll love it — My first startup mentor wasn’t the most ethical entrepreneur in history. He built his fortune in the early days of the Internet by running affiliate marketing campaigns. While I realize that might not seem particularly nefarious, you have to remember that early online marketing was much less regulated than it…

Read this if you don’t know WTF to invest in. — Steve There is an ancient story of a man, Steve, whose first memory was standing in the middle of an empty field with the sole purpose of slaying a dragon. His world resembled ours—fields and hills embellished with dandelions, blue orchids, and allium; cows and sheep grazed the lush green; fishes…

If the economic climate is scuttling your confidence (understandable, as we are in a technical recession), don’t panic — let these immortal words from The Princess Bride’s Dread Pirate Roberts comfort you: “Life is pain… anyone who says it differently is selling something.” As marketers, we know this. If we…