Time is Money~
By: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com
Recently I met with an old friend and business associate. During our conversation we discussed the value of our time. As freelance professionals it’s important to keep time in perspective. Because, clich as it may sound, time is money.
Whether you’re the client or the service provider you want to make sure time is used wisely and that real value is delivered.
How do make sure this happens?
First, you must believe in yourself and you must want to help your customer reach their goals.
Second, you must always deliver what you promise and more.
Third, you must invest in your professional growth regularly.
All of the aforementioned steps add value to the services you provide. Personally, I believe the first two should come naturally if you truly love what you do. The third step is the step that many people overlook. I believe it’s the most important.
No matter how good you are at what you do, there is always something new to learn.
Recently I had the pleasure of being mentored by Lorrie Morgan Ferrero of Red Hot Copy. She’s done work for the famed, Mark Victor Hansen who you may recognize as one of the Chicken Soup for the Soul guys. I cannot tell you how impressed I am with the work that Lorrie does. Her copywriting courses are PHENOMENAL. She personally critiqued a sample of my writing, providing solid tips for improvement.
No matter what business you are in, it’s good to be humble. Reach out and learn something new today. The perspective that peers provide can provide a new way of looking at a situation.
Speaking of learning something new, if you are a business in the beginning stages of your adventure, don’t miss the Idaho Small Business Development training seminars I’ll be conducting in May.
