I’ve worked in the construction industry for most of my adult life, since I was 15 actually. And for a long time, it put money in my pocket. I’m grateful for that. I’m also grateful for what working in this business has taught me, and it has taught me plenty. But it’s a toxic game to operate in and everyone I speak to in the construction industry agrees with me.
Unworking is a redefining of daily work and business. Deep within our psyche, there is the concrete belief that work should be hard and business should be cut-throat. Hours must be long and we must earn the right to enjoy our lives. Unworking asks us to question these beliefs and rewrite the rules of daily work.
Why Hard Selling Is Bad Business & What To Do Instead
Hard selling is difficult to take, isn’t it? Businesses incapable of reading what it is you need trying to sell you shit you don’t want. Insurance salesmen do it, banks do it, supermarkets do it, for Christ’s sake even veterinarians do it! Well, all selling is not made equal, you don’t have to do it like this.
The Solopreneur: 16 Reasons Why You Need To Do Your Own Thing
I read somewhere that The Solopreneur, the freelancer, the consultant, the artist, really isn’t a business person. If you work solo then you don’t own a business, you own a job, and it doesn’t really count. Kind of makes you feel small and unimportant doesn’t it? No wonder creative people feel marginalised when it comes to business.
Mick’s Small Business Is Failing, Here’s What I Told Him
I got a call yesterday from a friend in trouble. His small business is failing, cash flow was bad and he’s left questioning why he even started working for himself. He was in a dark place, I know how he feels, I was that soldier. So I offered him some advice.
How To Beat Your Competition: What Creative People Need To Know
How can creative people beat the competition, share some beauty in the world, make a living and be free? It’s been a big question for me for a long time. It’s taken a while but I reckon I’ve figured it out. See what you think.
Why You Should Give Away What You Know For Free
Most of us shudder at the thought of giving away what we know for free. It kind of counter intuitive isn’t it? Well I’m going to show you why it’s probably the most effective growth strategy you’ll find.
How To Calculate An Hourly Rate For Your Services
How do you calculate your hourly rate? Just winging it maybe? Most small business owners do wing it, but you don’t have to. This week you can learn how to calculate the hourly rate you actually need to be charging to deliver your services. By compiling all your business costs into a special spreadsheet I’ve made for you, you can see exactly what you need to charge to run a sustainable business.