Building Retainer Relationships The Workstedi Way: Secure Steady Monthly Income
In this business, things change fast⌠sometimes, too fast. One moment you seem overwhelmed with projects, and a few weeks down the line, youâre frantically searching for work. Think about this for a bit, what if you could develop a system that helped you with predictability income-wise? No running around looking for clients, or […]
Client Dependence: The Risks of Relying on a Few Major Clients for Incomeâand How to Diversify Your Portfolio
Hello Workster, do you remember that feeling the last time you landed a big client? Felt like you were on cloud 9, right? Then you sat there behind your computer screen, slipping into a daydream, imagining the steady income, potential for more work over the long term, and an opportunity to build your […]
Perfectionism: When 100% Doesn’t Seem Good Enough
Freelancer or not, Iâm certain you’ve likely heard the well-intentioned phrase: “Always give 110%.” But what happens when that pursuit of perfection becomes a trap? One that keeps you stuck in a perpetual loop almost like a hamster in a wheel, one that keeps you forever âtinkeringâ because you want to create the perfect product. […]
Client Communication: Managing Effective Communication with Clients
Hello Workster⌠In our world, prompt and effective communication can be the difference between getting a client to work with you and the project going off smoothly⌠or getting ignored by a client on a project youâd love to work on. Doesnât matter what you do, a graphic designer? web developer? consultant? or artisan? […]
Maintaining Passion: Sustaining Passion For Your Craft Amid Business Challenges
Keeping the flames of passion for your craft burning can be a challenge in a competitive environment. There are bills to pay, subscriptions to complete, projects to deliver, clients to satisfy, and money to be made. But in the midst of this, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, especially for solopreneurs with a small clientele […]
Long Sales Cycles: Managing the Periods between Lead Gen and Conversion
A few weeks ago, I was watching a video from James OâSullivan (current Apollo Academy Professor and former Senior Manager at Uber), where he detailed the story behind one of his biggest deals (an 8-figure deal he pulled in from a delivery company). In this video, James explained how he carefully curated a list of […]
The Hidden Cost of Success: Why You Can’t Afford to Neglect Your Health
Running a business in a space where the hustle never stops, the allure of working at your pace, being your own boss, setting your own hours, and pursuing your passion is undeniable. But beneath the surface of this seemingly perfect picture lurks a danger that many overlook: the neglect of personal health. As we […]
Another Feast Cycle Around The Corner? Here’s How You Can Dominate This Period and Set Your Brand Up To Win
Hello artisan and welcome to the start of a new week. A few weeks ago, I shared some important strategies to help your business stay afloat in famine cycles. These are seasons when customers are not calling as often as you’d like, and of course, there’s less money coming into the business. But in […]
Dealing With Feast and Famine Cycles as a Service Provider
For any seasoned freelancer or service provider, the feast and famine cycle should be no stranger to you. But if this term is pretty new to you…Â then sit tight, as I will explain what exactly it means, how it affects service providers, and what to do to stay afloat when the feast cycles […]
Marketing On A Tight Budget: How To Make Your Small Business, Services & Freelance Offers Stand Out in Your Niche in Nigeria
As a small business, service provider, or freelancer in Nigeria, we all know how difficult it is to get quality customers and sustain those relationships. Infact, itâs part of what inspired us to start Workstedi. We believe you can make your business stand out, attract top-level customers and maintain these customer relationships with a […]
