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20 Critical Steps to Journaling to Help Overcome Stress, Anxiety and Depression shares vital information to help freelancers overcome mental health challenges. Mental illness is at an all-time high in Australia and increasing numbers of people are suffering from stress, anxiety and depression. With almost 1 in 4 people experiencing some form of mental health issue throughout their lifetime, it’s one of the most prevalent and pressing issues in our society. Financial stress is a major factor when it comes to stress and depression, so it’s no surprise that anxiety levels have risen as the...

Find inspiration to kick start your new career! Whether you are looking for a career change, have been made redundant, or are a work-at-home mum looking for freelance work online, you will find a wealth of ideas in John Cosstick’s new eBook. This valuable freelancers’ guide is written for those looking for inspiration for self-employment and freelance work from home. Looking for work is always daunting, but paid work from home is particularly hard to find if you don’t know where to look. If you have been in the regular work-force for a number of years, you may not be aware of a whole ...

Working through a freelance job site means you need to bid on projects to win them. And this is not easy if you do not know what to do. Too many people wonder why they cannot win a project when they do not have a clue how to write a submission that gets noticed and, when they do, fail to engage with the client to close the deal. Very few people seem to understand they need to address a client’s brief in their proposal to stand out from the crowd. And bidding too low or high can put you out of the running when you cannot back what you say when up against freelancers with years of ...

20 Critical Steps to Successful Communication gives you the tools to communicate online as a freelancer. Communication is the single most important thing when it comes to working as a freelancer. In fact, it is vital to every facet of working remotely with clients successfully. Without good communication you will not get much work and, when you do, it is almost impossible to deliver what your client wants. Whether you work through one of the freelancing platforms, work for a variety of clients or work remotely for a company, time zones and distance can cause communication problems. Good ...

AI Empowered Series: Transforming Lives in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Welcome to the AI Empowered Series, a groundbreaking collection of books designed to help individuals and families harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their personal and professional lives. Each book in this series delves into a specific aspect of AI, offering practical advice, tools, and strategies to empower readers in various fields. From overcoming personal challenges to excelling in professional endeavors, the AI Empowered Series provides a roadmap to success in the digital age by ...

You’re probably sick of people telling you this… but your student years really are the best in your life. After all, university is a 3-year license to learn and have fun without the pressures of work, career or family. The trouble is that when you’re studying it can be difficult to enjoy your time on campus and see the wood for the trees. Especially currently, where the cost of tuition continues to skyrocket around the world. Particularly in countries like Australia, the UK and the US higher education has become intrinsically linked to colossal student debt that some refer to as an ...

One reason many people cannot get started with freelancing, whether it is for a side gig or a full-time career, is that they are not sure what to do. It is not easy to know what skills to use or what skills are marketable. This is important as you need the expertise to complete high-quality work and the skills you offer must be in demand if you are going to get any work. To work out which skills to use and what sort of work to target to kickstart your freelancing career, 20 Critical Steps for Skills Assessment for New Freelancers takes you through the top steps that you should take to get ...

The world is changing. From our climate to our politics to our economy to our increasing reliance on digital technology, the world has already changed exponentially in the last few decades. Technological innovations that were once the stuff of science fiction are now so mundane that we take them for granted. But our current world is far from a glittering utopia. Poverty, war and disease are still rampant in certain parts of the world, and the realities of climate change are no longer something to which we can turn a blind eye. And while we live in an embarrassment of riches when it comes to...

Freelancing is a great way to earn a supplementary income. When you find your everyday job simply does not match the financial requirements you need to support your family, freelancing is a viable option that many look into. It is also a good alternative when you need to stay home and care for someone or even as a full-time profession. Many freelancers earn good money whether they work part or full-time. There are many skills people use as a freelancer, including: • writing and editing • digital marketing and sales • app development • UX or UI design • web design • teaching or ...

Freelancing is the solution to earning money for women and retirees. It is handy if you are topping up your income or want to freelance full-time. Freelancing is growing at a meteoric rate with no signs of slowing down. Are you a stay at home mother who wants to add some cash to the family budget? Are you a retiree who needs to top up your retirement income? Do you want to supplement your full-time income? Maybe you dream of becoming master of your own destiny. If this describes your situation then this eBook is written to help you.

Let’s face it; maintaining your financial health is harder than ever. Living costs have increased at a rapid rate while average salaries have stagnated. Ultimately, then, through no fault of your own, it’s likely that your finances have become a lot tighter than they once were. If you are among the millions of workers facing financial difficulties such as negative home equity or mounting debts, moonlighting as a freelancer may be the only solution. Is it fair that you’re forced to work a few extra hours on the side of a full-time job? Probably not. Nevertheless, if this is the ...

Are you stuck in negative equity, or worried that it could happen to you?John Cosstick’s latest eBook explains exactly how negative equity can happen to you and the best ways to get yourself out of this difficult situation. This straight-forward guide is written to help you save money on your mortgage payments so you can get out of negative equity as quickly as possible.As a retired Certified Financial Planner, John is the perfect person to help you understand when you need the assistance of a certified financial planner (CFP). A CFP should be at the centre of your advice strategy to ...

20 Critical Steps to Manage International Competition gives you the insight into managing competition no matter where you live in the world. Being responsible for your own financial future takes hard work. You need to consistently monitor the market to see what you are up against. International competition, people from all walks of life, are now freelancing. International competition is inevitable when working through one of the many freelance work platforms online. For example, freelancer.com has 38,336,378 registered users with 16,427,144 jobs posted just on one site. So, you can imagine ...

Guest posting can be gold as a content marketing strategy whether for your own website or on someone else's. The reason is simple, it is because it can boost web traffic and as a result lead to more sales. However, it is critically important as a business and website or blog owner that you understand why it works and how to use it. This eBook aims to explain why it works and how to make it work for you. It’s ironic that while the internet has made everything accessible, that same unlimited access has made it difficult for your content to be “seen”. Connecting to your target audience ...

FREELANCERS’ 20 Critical Mistakes To Avoid It is never too late to learn from your mistakes. And as a new freelancer there are a few to avoid if you want success and to build a professional freelancing business. Don’t think freelancing is easy. It’s not. Freelancing is a tough gig you have to work hard at every day to build a client base and stand out from the crowd. Are you making mistakes that hold you back from building a successful freelance business? We have compiled 20 critical mistakes to avoid as a freelancer to help fast track your success.

20 Critical Steps to Cybersecurity Safety gives vital information about how to stay safe while working online. Whether you’re moonlighting or working as a full-time freelancer, protecting yourself online through a well-constructed cybersecurity strategy is essential. Moreover, now is the time to do it. After all, attackers are targeting small businesses and sole traders like never before. In 2018, there was a 424% increase in attacks in this arena. Worse still, the impacts for most freelancers would be catastrophic. A comprehensive strategy is the only solution.

Book Description: In today's fast-paced digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way we work online. But with this innovation comes new risks, including the rise of deep fakes and AI-generated content. How can freelancers and online professionals protect their integrity and work in an era where truth is often blurred? "Protecting Online Workers in the Age of AI: A Guide to Detecting Deep Fakes and Fact-Checking" is a comprehensive and timely resource designed for online workers, digital professionals, and freelancers who want to safeguard their work in an ...