The Freelance Fix

When creating free content such as blog posts, YouTube videos, podcast episodes or social content, it can be hard to work out whether you're giving away 'too much', or too little. In this episode I'm sharing some considerations and tips to help with deciding what should go where! Links & resources Submit a question to the podcast! https://www.byrosanna.co.uk/podcast-questions Read the blog pos...

Learn more about the Organised Business Blueprint course. A live 4 week course to help you create a streamlined business system and focused mindset. I'll be sharing what we'll cover in the course, what you get in terms of curriculum and live sessions, why I created it, who it's for and some FAQs as well. 🌟 Join the Organised Business Blueprint course before Oct 21st! 🌟 + learn more here 👇🏼 htt...

In this episode I'm shared my quarterly goal setting process & what makes a useful 'goal', plus talking about some typical client 'red flags' for service-based businesses. What do they actually mean under the surface? When should we and shouldn't we listen to these? LINKS MENTIONED / RESOURCES: 🌟 Join the Organised Business Blueprint course before Oct 21st! 🌟 + learn more here 👇🏼 https://w...

It's tough when you see other businesses around you growing quickly or seeming like they're 'go go go' all the time, but is it actually possible to find and maintain that kind of energy? LINKS MENTIONED / RESOURCES: 🌟 Join the Organised Business Blueprint course waitlist before 10th October! 🌟 + learn more here 👇🏼 https://www.byrosanna.co.uk/obb Submit a question to the podcast: https://www.by...

Building a connection with potential clients is crucial on our websites and in our marketing, but is it possible without showing your face on camera? In this week's episode I'm discussing this topic, plus what to do when imposter syndrome rears its head. 🌟 Giveaway 🌟 Want to win one of my marketing courses (eg. Pinterest marketing, Instagram, Email marketing etc.)? Leave a review of The Freelanc...

Is it possible to plan your content TOO far ahead? In this week's episode I'm discussing the types of content that can and can't be planned too far in advance, plus what to do if you're taking a holiday as a business owner. 🌟 Giveaway 🌟 Want to win one of my marketing courses (eg. Pinterest marketing, Instagram, Email marketing etc.)? Leave a review of The Freelance Fix podcast on your Apple Pod...

If you've ever wondered how to do 'hashtag research' for your Instagram posts, I'm sharing my tips and tools to use these strategically. I've also been asked how to know when is the right time to rebrand in your business, so we'll get into this in this week's episode as well! 🌟 Giveaway 🌟 Want to win one of my marketing courses (eg. Pinterest marketing, Instagram, Email marketing etc.)? Leave a...

If you've ever wondered whether Squarespace websites perform well in search engines in comparison to other website platforms, this episode is for you! I also discuss about how often to post on social media too. LINKS MENTIONED / RESOURCES: Submit a question to the podcast: https://www.byrosanna.co.uk/podcast-questions Blogging with Purpose online course (this has lots of tips for blogging for SEO!...

The way people consume blogs has totally changed in recent years, so as a small business with limited marketing resources, you may be wondering whether it's still worth the time and effort to write regular blog content. I'll be talking about this in today's episode, plus sharing some of my favourite business books! LINKS MENTIONED / RESOURCES: Submit a question to the podcast: https://www.byrosann...

Are you considering starting a TikTok for your business or wondering whether it will be worth it? I'm chatting through some considerations in today's episode, plus answer your questions around ideal customers (and whether it's okay to have more than one!). LINKS MENTIONED / RESOURCES: Submit a question to the podcast: https://www.byrosanna.co.uk/podcast-questions Intentional Instagram Reels online...

Running an email list takes effort, you want to make sure people are actually opening the newsletters you send! I'm sharing my tips to improve your email open rate in this episode, plus also some suggestions for what to do if business is slow right now. LINKS MENTIONED / RESOURCES: Submit a question to the podcast: https://www.byrosanna.co.uk/podcast-questions How to Make Money with Your Email Lis...

I'm answering your questions about how to go about finding your first clients as a new designer, and also some tips for pricing your services and how to know if you're charging too much or too little. LINKS MENTIONED / RESOURCES: Submit a question to the podcast: https://www.byrosanna.co.uk/podcast-questions Grow With Pinterest online course: https://byrosanna.teachable.com/p/pinterest-marketing-e...

This is my first episode in this new format where I’ll be answering questions & helping with struggles that you guys have submitted to me about your business! In this week’s episode, I'm answering your questions about setting boundaries around work and using referrals in your service business, plus how to adapt to the recent changes in Instagram and what to focus on for your business. LINKS ME...

If you're struggling to get your website visitors to fill out your contact form, or you're not getting as many product sales as you'd like, there are plenty of reasons why this could be happening. I'm sharing 15 of the top reasons, and how to improve your 'conversion rate'. LINKS MENTIONED / RESOURCES: How to set up Google Analytics on your website: https://www.byrosanna.co.uk/blog/set-up-google-a...

Instagram is constantly changing at the moment, so I thought I'd share my tips and things to avoid when it comes to marketing your business on the platform. LINKS MENTIONED / RESOURCES: Intentional Instagram Reels: https://byrosanna.teachable.com/p/intentional-instagram-reels Free Instagram for Business online course: https://www.byrosanna.co.uk/free-instagram-course-online-training

If you've been considering switching up your website design, this episode covers some of the considerations & questions you may want to ask before jumping in for a full redesign. Or if you've been putting it off for ages, this could be the sign you need to changing things. Download my free website audit checklist here: https://www.byrosanna.co.uk/blog/website-audit-worksheet Links mentioned /...

I read a total of 28 books in 2021 on topics ranging from online marketing, water therapy, and real-life survival stories. I thought I’d share some of my takeaways from these books as I think this is a great exercise to do to reflect over the information we absorb when we read. Links mentioned / resources: Dotcom Secrets book: https://amzn.to/3hNd9e7 Wabi Sabi book: https://amzn.to/3Kq52jP Blue Mi...

It’s hard to know what to say about what’s going on in the world at the moment, but in this episode I’ve shared some actionable tips and things we can do right now in our businesses about the crisis in Ukraine. I also go on to talk about what else we can do on an ongoing, more genera basis as business owners to ‘do more good’ in the world and improve the social/ethical responsibility of our busine...

Instagram have been busy releasing a tonne of new features and updates over the last few months in 2021, so I thought I’d chat through some of these and why they’re relevant to us as business owners. From more collaboration features, to video and feed updates, I hope you find this episode useful, and that you also have a lovely Christmas and New Year :) Links mentioned / resources: Instagram’s NEW...

I can’t believe it’s been 7 years since I started my business! In this episode I’m sharing some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way, in particular when it comes to overcoming burnout and overwhelm, and how to stay motivated. Links mentioned / resources: Free ‘Annual Goal Planner’ workbook: https://www.byrosanna.co.uk/blog/goal-planner-workbook Buy now and save £126 on the Organised Business...

Have you ever spent hours emailing back & forth and having phone calls with clients, only to have them ghost you, or never end up booking with you? It can be so frustrating and waste of precious time for both parties involved, but there are some practical things you can do to avoid this! In this episode I’m sharing my ways to increase your ‘client conversions’ and ensure no one is wasting thei...

If you truly want to be more productive and effective with your time, a good night’s sleep is imperative, as sleep has a huge impact on your brain functions! But it’s easier said than done, especially for business owners who find it hard to shut down at the end of the day. In this episode I’m sharing my tips for creating an evening routine that can help you to feel more relaxed, and sleep tips for...

The world of project management tools is a bit of a minefield. There are so many different softwares offering a range of different features to help us organise our businesses, so how on earth do we decide which one to use? In this episode I’m talking through some key considerations to think about before you get set up on a new project management tool, and what to look out for when choosing. Links...

A question I regularly get asked is 'is blogging dead?' and while your strategy behind writing blogs should definitely change nowadays, I still think it's a hugely valuable tool for growing your business. In this episode, I share exactly why, and considerations to make before writing your blog posts for your business. Links mentioned / resources: - Come chat to me on Instagram about my podcast dir...

I used to be a 'jack of all trades', but as soon as I streamlined what services I offer and stopped saying 'yes' to doing whatever extra services my clients said they wanted, my business shifted and I started to grow. In this episode I talk through why it could be beneficial to cut down on your offerings in your business, and HOW to do it gracefully too! Useful Links: -My Squarespace website desig...