It was spring break of my sophomore year of high school. There were no waves, and most of my friends had managed to get off our small island in the Pacific. With nothing else to do, I finally had time to piece together an idea for a website.
If you’ve spent any time on my blog, you know I love coffee. And if you’ve been to my home, you know my coffee setup is no joke. But what if I told you that SEO (Search Engine Optimization) has actually helped me get free coffee?
As someone who works from home, a good cup of coffee is an essential part of my morning routine. But for years, my coffee ritual came with a downside: noise. If you’ve ever used a coffee grinder early in the morning, you know how loud they can be—jolting the whole house awake before you’ve even had your first sip. One of my first grinders I got at Walmart literally sounded like an airplane was taking off. This required getting a blanket and literally smothering it before turning it on.
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As freelancers, we wear all the hats—creator, marketer, and, yes, financial manager. With irregular income and unique expenses, having the right credit card can make managing cash flow easier and even earn you some great rewards along the way. Whether you’re looking for flexibility, 0% APR promotions, or travel perks, these cards can make a big difference. Though a quick disclaimer is that you already have personal challenges with debt and money management I would avoid using credit cards to fix that. Anyways here are my top picks for freelancers:
Why a whole blog about what setting to use on a coffee grinder? Because when I tried to Google it myself I found there were way to many varied answers and nothing simple and clear. So with some testing of my own I wanted to share it with you.
As someone who works from home, having a good cup of coffee is really important to me. This is also why my blog tends to be full of coffee posts like this one. If you have read my other posts or have spent time in my home you may know that I have used and recommended the Baratza Encore coffee grinder for years now. Even as I write this I would still say it is a great buy and would recommend it. Though I am here to admit that this past Christmas I recently switched to the Fellow Ode Brew Grinder. And here are three reasons why I made the change: (Well to be honest these were originally reasons why my wife wanted me to make the change. Now that we switched I could not agree more.)
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Freelancing brings a unique freedom and flexibility, but it also requires a proactive approach to finances. While you might have strong profit margins as a freelancer, it’s crucial to set yourself up for long-term success. Here are three key money moves I think you should make right now to build a strong financial foundation and sustain your business growth for the long haul. These are all things I wish I got told years ago and took way too long to do!
Ok so as a big fan of HubSpot I have been wrestling with this for years now. Should you just give up on using HubSpot and go back to spreadsheets? Well I am ready to make a big admission... When it comes to managing your contacts, tracking donations, or keeping things organized, we all want the easiest solution. So why complicate things with fancy software when you’ve already got the perfect tool: a spreadsheet.