Amie over at Written Expressions recently posted aboutVolunteerism interrupted. While it sucks that her attempts at helping out were interrupted, she brings up an interesting point – how can we as one-person shops be socially responsible? Generally, we’re not an ultra-wealthy bunch. But there are ways we can help others that don’t break us financially….
Credit Card Woes
I got a call from my bank yesterday checking on some recent charges. This happens a lot, and I’ve always been very glad for it. I wasn’t sure about one charge yesterday, so the woman on the phone put my account on hold. Thank God she did – today the charges appeared. I had no…
Is That Your Final Answer?
I just picked up a brand-new client the other day. It was one I’d mentioned a few posts ago that a friend in the company had recommended me to. Mind you, I don’t have any assignments yet, but I’ve now completed paperwork that’s put me on the list of “approved contractors”, according to the contact…
McDonald’s Economics
Whether the current administration admits to a recession or not, we’re in one. How do I know? It’s simple – go to your local McDonald’s. You’ve been to one. Even I’ve been to one, and I’m a vegetarian (live for the fry-and-shake combination). Take a good listen to the person waiting on you. Notice anything…
When You Just Don’t Get It
Working on a project now with a regular client. In the past, I’ve had zero problems interpreting what they want/how they want it. Perhaps I’m tired, old, or some other form of out-of-it, for this time I’m just not getting it. They’re kind enough not to say so, but multiple revisions later, it’s obvious we’re…
Have You Nominated Your Favorite Yet?
It’s time once again for Michael Stelzner’s Top Blogs For Writers nominations. Go here to nominate your favorite. But be aware – you get one nomination. And your nominee must be nominated twice or seconded in order to be considered. I’ve cast my vote already, but if I could, all of the following would be…
The Posts That Got You Talking
I’ve decided to try something a bit different here. Some blog posts obviously get a bit more attention than others, and I thought it would be fun to revisit the ones from the previous month that had you busy commenting. I’ve looked at the posts from August, and here are the two most-commented-on posts: The…
Promises, Promises
Heard from my favorite client yesterday – they’re back to needing monthly newsletters again. Hooray for several reasons; the work is interesting, the people are great, and they pay on time without fail. Hooray, indeed! Despite working under a post-migraine fog, yesterday brought an inquiry from one of the major companies in the area looking…
Lots of Work, Little Cash
How many times have you been there, too? The work – you’re drowning in it. Yet the cash for that work? Let’s just say Casper makes more appearances than your checks. At the moment, I have about $7K in outstanding invoices. Only one is just slightly overdue. Taxes are due on the 15th (you do…
Recurring Client Issues
The meditation group I belong to teaches us about life’s sanskara, or the stuff that keeps coming up throughout our lives that must be dealt with. For example, suppose you keep meeting the same type of person as you’re dating. No matter how far outside your comfort zone you look, that new person soon starts…