Mariah Hurlburt Financial Advisor: Enjoys the relationships with the clients

Helping people learn about money, and empowering them, is why Mariah Hurlburt likes her work. Name of business: Mariah Hurlburt, Financial Representative New York Life Insurance Company What the business does: Retirement Planning, Income Planning & Long term Care Planning Years in business:  I have been in business for 2 years, but New York Life Read More …

Your Business Startup

It’s time to make the leap! Traditional employment is fading fast. Now is the time to focus on your business startup For more than two decades, ‘Solopreneurship’ has quietly been on the rise. Also called, independent work, freelancing or sometimes contract work. Check out this recent article in Fast Company Magazine. Studies show that Solos make Read More …

3 Mistakes To Avoid in Your Business as a Solopreneur

 1- Creative Entrepreneurs and Solopreneurs are notorious for not charging enough.  Can you raise your prices?  YES!   I have become known lovingly to my clients as Jackie “Raise Your Prices” Peterson.  I find that often my clients are charging far less than what they should be for their products and services.  By developing a deeper Read More …

Can YOU Succeed as a Solo or Creative Entrepreneur

For over 35 years I have been advising Creative Entrepreneurs and Solopreneurs in how to make money doing what they love.  There are some that succeed and there are some that do not.  I have found there is a common theme in those that do not succeed.  Do you fall into any of these categories?  Read More …

How to ask for the fee you want without quaking in your boots. It’s possible!

Here are some tips for getting clients to pay you what you are worth. 1. Decide on your realistic, time/money squeeze, practical and good-feeling price. This is where you stay and never go lower. 2. Practice saying the price. “I charge $100 an hour and go from there on a project. Some pay by the Read More …