We have a wreath that looks just like that! Maybe I'll attach it to a sweater and live it up this holiday season. :)
@OzData @orbiteers I do - although not for this type of work. Now that I know what's possible I may be increasing my spreadsheet numbers.
@crestodina Thanks Andy! It's on my September list and I'm going to use this criteria for sure.
This is the most fun I've had reading a post about Excel! Followed you over from the Orbit Media blog, and I'm so glad that I did.
I love this post! It hit all of these criteria and was a good reminder for what great blog content should be. I need to incorporate these three keys into the blogging I do for clients, and myself,
LarahRitchie Thank you so much Larah! I work extensively with Allison - so I'm definitely going to pick her brain about those resources. I like the idea about offering something to someone who is not a good fit for services right now...but may be later. I hate turning people away - I'm such a softie. But I've got a business to run!
I've really been enjoying this series - and agree that charging by the hour is not the way to go. But the examples that you list for a graphic designer or writer don't make a lot of sense. If someone can buy a blank template, why would they pay a professional? Isn't the target market for template DIY approach a lot different from doing custom work? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.
Required reading indeed! I really like your perspective on the baby steps approach to six figures. The almighty six figures always seems to be the benchmark for business success. But hitting that first early five figures, then higher five figures is the only way to get there.