Comments on: Monthly Assessment: February 2012

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:01:11 +0000

Life after a bad client, right Ashley? That usually happens right after a client insults or questions your capabilities, and it makes the compliment all the more welcome.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:50:06 +0000

Oh I would love to do a guest post, Paula! Let's be in touch about that 😉

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:59:26 +0000

Thanks, Ashley. Do I sense a crafty guest post coming from you one day?

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:00:03 +0000

Love the looks of your blog, Paula. I love being crafty, so I will definitely have to read it more carefully very soon.

For February, I had an editor that I've worked with before come back with an assignment. Quick turn around, and she was pleased I got it done by the deadline. Apparently that's rare for her. Shame, but I'm glad it makes me look good. There would have to be serious extenuating circumstances for me to miss a deadline (knock on wood!)

I also had a new client looking for some web content. That turned into a smaller project (editing only) so that he could afford me. I do like being able to work with clients on cost, so I'm glad this worked out. It's a good relationship so far.

And I finished up another editing project for a favorite editor of mine, but I might have to ask for a raise pretty soon on that. It's a shame, because I don't think they have the budget (or at least, they aren't willing to budget for it).

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:48:34 +0000

Cathy, I shall heed your advice. :)

I'm glad you're not worried; you shouldn't be. I know you well, and I know you've got a good handle on it. Sounds like you have the work there in the pipeline!

By: Cathy Miller

Cathy Miller — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:33:20 +0000

Lori-you go, Girl! You're on fire. Just remember to take care of yourself! Okay, Mama Cathy will stop.

My year isn't starting as well as I planned. I had my best year last year so I upped the ante for goals. I'm not concerned. I have a lot in the hopper, but not where I want to be yet.

I missed my income target for the 2nd month, but increased it from January. I'm also 10% higher in income compared to the end of February last year.

I'm running behind on some of my special marketing projects. I'm going to try to really kick it in gear for March. I need those to move forward on upgrading my business site.

I did get a few unexpected projects this month that haven't been invoiced yet so that's good news.

I don't know how you youngins' keep up the energy. :-)

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:35:56 +0000

Thanks guys. My design is just one of the basic themes available at WordPress. Zero effort on my part (other than dealing with pesky widgets that won't show up the way I want them to).

By: Wade Finnegan

Wade Finnegan — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:32:40 +0000

Paula, nicely done. I added it to my favorites. I'm moving to wordpress soon and would love to pick your brain. I like your design.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:29:00 +0000

Way to go, Wade! Congrats on being on the blog!

Paula, if you're doing all the work without feeling stressed, then you're not doing it like me. LOL

Sounds great!

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:22:43 +0000

Since you asked, Wade... it's createfromscratch.wordpress.com (I think clicking my name might take you there.)

If any Wordpress users can explain how to get the blogs I've listed to, um, actually show up on a blog roll, that'd be great. (Added the Blog Roll widget last week, but none of the ones I listed showed up so I removed it until I figure it out.)

Now I'll go check your post on Kristin's blog!