Are you a freelance Introvert or Extrovert?

Personality types are important in any business, but what about when it’s just you? Over the years I’ve been learning more and more about personality types. I’ve learned how they affect not only group dynamics, but also the individual. Introversion...

The biggest mistake you can make when creating a proposal

For years, I unknowingly handled proposals the wrong way. I made the same mistakes time and time again, and because I didn't know any better I just kept doing it. This lead to me working harder than I needed to, losing proposals that I should have...

How To: Interview your client and propose a value based price

When you’re starting to explore value based pricing, one struggle is getting the client to talk to you about their business: What are their goals and challenges? How do they want to grow? How can you support that growth?

When you’re first exploring...

The power of the side project and creativity

Your business depends on your creativity. And as much as we might not like to admit it, sometimes it needs a little TLC. You get out what you put in, and that’s where side projects come in. If you don’t already have one to help you keep those creative...

Should you be a freelance Jack of all trades? Niche or Generalist?

There are two kinds of freelancers in the world. Those who work with a specific clientele, and those who serve a wider audience. The niche folks are pro niche and the generalists are pro generalist. But is there a wrong option? Which are you, niche...

What to do when a client rejects your business proposal

When a client rejects your business proposal it can hurt both emotionally and financially. But unfortunately rejection is part of running a business. Often we blame the client, saying they weren't a good fit. But often times it's not all on them, in...

10 ways to shine during your next client project

Good project management is important to the success of any client project. If you’re new to freelancing, building solid project management skills now will pay off for years to come. However effective project management requires practice and a certain...

First contact: How to survive your first call with a potential client

I recently asked some of our customers at Nusii how we could help them win more business. The quality of replies was amazing, but one stood head and shoulders above the rest. “How do you deal with that first client meeting? What do you say, how do...

Project management: An Interview with Lemonly

Hello and welcome to the first in a series of interviews that henceforth shall be know as "The Nusii Interviews".

Today I spoke to Becca Eisenhauer and Morgan Hauck who are both project managers over at Lemonly. Lemonly is a digital agency based in...

How to disconnect and be more productive in your work

One of the joys of freelancing can also be the hardest to master: moving from work to life. Disconnecting can be near impossible. With technology advances, it seems like we’re always connected in some way or another. But not disconnecting from work...