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Enough already. How to combat comparison and creep.

Written November 18, 2023 by Shannon Hartsoe

Learn how to define your “enough” as we dive into how to combat comparison and lifestyle creep.

The other side of fear: How to move past your fears and advance your business

Written October 10, 2023 by Maari Casey

What if there was no possibility of failure? Think about the ways we would dare to push ourselves more.

The Changing Seasons of Business and How to Staff for Them

Written September 15, 2023 by Maari Casey

Just like the weather, business has seasons. There is Event Season (late nights, cold conference rooms, warm (maybe re-warmed) coffee), Pitch Season (long weekends, building – and re-building – pitch decks), and Production Season (pre-pro meetings, craft services, and stressful deadlines). 

The Great Readjustment: How to Pick the Right Staff for Your Business

Written August 30, 2023 by Maari Casey

During the last three years, we’ve seen staffing go from the Great Resignation, to the Great Reshuffling, to the Great Regret. Well, GREAT, so where are we now?  At Uncompany, we’re calling this current phase the Great Readjustment.  We see many companies adjusting to the changing economy and post-Covid worker preferences, and that means they

Artificial Intelligence: Can We Safely Harness Its Power?

Written July 31, 2023 by Amanda Saber

We know there are mixed feelings about advancements in AI. But at Uncompany, we’re excited to see how AI can transform creative processes and allow one-person freelance businesses to grow and scale.

Destination Automation: How To Automate Your Business

Written June 21, 2023 by Amanda Saber

Whether you’re a freelancer building your own empire or an employed person looking to streamline your day, there are things small and large you can automate to make your life easier.

How To Evolve Your Freelance Business: Key Questions To Build, Grow, and Scale

Written May 22, 2023 by Amanda Saber

Do you know what you should focus on at each stage of your freelancing career? Ask yourself these questions to set yourself up for freelance success.

How To Find The Right Freelance Management System For Your Needs 

Written April 21, 2023 by Amanda Saber

Once you start working with freelancers, you’ll want an effective Freelance Management System. The right FMS will be the difference between muddling through and making it work seamlessly.

Hate Conflict? Here’s How To Handle It With Your Clients.

Written March 27, 2023 by Amanda Saber

No one likes conflict. But handling it with your clients doesn’t have to be a major source of stress to your freelance business. A few proactive steps and some simple guidelines can keep most conflict at bay.

How To Constructively Resolve Conflict With Your Freelancers

Written March 13, 2023 by Amanda Saber

Proactive measures can prevent most conflict with freelancers, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still come up. Follow these strategies to reduce conflict and resolve it for good.