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Writing a case study from a finished project
Three sections: situation, what you did, what changed.
Raising your rates with existing clients
Give notice, explain the new rate, and offer a clear start date.
Planning for a busy season
Block deep work, raise the bar for new work, and say no earlier.
Using a quiet month well
Update the portfolio, write one guide, and reach out to past clients.
A small tool stack for a one-person studio
Fewer tools, used consistently, beat a long list you never open.
A backup habit that takes five minutes
One cloud copy and one local copy of client files.
Shared passwords without sharing the password
Use a manager. Do not send credentials in chat.
Meetings that end with a decision
An agenda, a time box, and a written next step.
Working asynchronously with clients
Written updates reduce calls and keep a record.