The start of a new year is a time for goal setting and planning. No doubt you are always looking for ways to increase your business success, but at this time you are probably more motivated than ever. If you feel like you are stuck in a rut and don’t know where to go, you …
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It’s courageous to commit to a creative life. You have the passion. You have grit. You wouldn’t be a freelancer if you didn’t. I know the creative life comes with all sorts of complexities for which you may have never planned. Maybe you urgently need to scale your portfolio as a writer, earn stellar reviews …
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The pandemic swiftly pushed us into a Digital Age that is dominating every aspect of our lives. The 100,000 small businesses that physically closed in 2020 reflect some of these rapid changes, and the heartbreaking impact on our local communities5. None of us know what the “new normal” will look like in 2021, but we …
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Collaborative capitalism is thriving, especially within Collaborative Business Networks like Avontage. This form of exchange, especially when cultivated within a shared community, can save businesses and allow for launching new businesses fast1,2. Collaboration among locally owned businesses is incredibly powerful. The distribution of funds is funneled locally to the workers and business owners, which creates …
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With a new year comes new opportunities! It’s time to shake off the troubles and challenges our businesses saw with Covid-19. What does that mean for your business? Is it finally developing an online presence? Coaching? Outsourcing your accounting? Extending your influence to new markets? Whatever your growth goals are, we found an amazing way …
The biggest obstacles to growing your coaching business are finding clients, building a portfolio, and cashflow. The cash flow can be a particularly vexing topic. To make money, you need to spend money, right? Not necessarily! Avontage is a platform where you can gain new clients, build your portfolios, and grow your business without spending …
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There are many things you need to start a small business. Here are a few of the most important ones: Viable idea Business plan Name Legal structure Location Insurance, etc. You’ll also need money and a lot of patience and time. Deciding on the type of business is key to determining how you move forward …
When you’re looking for copy writers, massage therapists, website builders, logo makers, or other creatives, an innovative way to search for them is on a platform that connects businesses with skilled freelancers. When you find the freelancer that meets your needs, you’ll be able to grow your brand with no money out of pocket. And …
Bartering has been around since the dawn of time – long before money became the currency of choice. Business bartering works in the same way, it’s just a larger scale trading economy. When learning how to grow your brand as a freelancer or small business owner, bartering platforms should definitely be strongly considered. The Problem …
2020 has altered the business landscape in unimaginable ways. Especially, unfortunately, for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Many freelance workers and business owners have had to take drastic measures to adjust to the current climate and prepare either to work remotely or to search for work. However, this new norm could be viewed as fertile ground …
