Business Archives - Dawn Mentzer, Freelance Marketing Content Writer

Why AI Keeps Me Up at Night

Like most freelance writers, I feel some trepidation about how generative AI will affect my business. I’d be foolish to think the technology will...

3 Ways Small Businesses Struggle With Data

Small businesses are usually strapped for resources, money and time. However, having good data can be both a lifeline and a competitive advantage....

Quick Tip to Prevent Losing Content (and Your Valuable Time...

Microsoft Word – Good, But Not Perfect Microsoft Word documents are the go-to for many writers because most clients prefer to receive content in a...

Three Sure-Fire Cost-Cutting Moves For Solopreneurs And Sma...

Ever since I started my own solo business, something a SCORE mentor said during a startup workshop six years ago has stuck with me: “Money is the...

9 Questions To Answer Before Asking a Freelance Writer For ...

“How much would you charge for writing content for my website?” It’s a well-meaning but far too general question if you’re interested...

My Move From P.C. to Mac

It was time for a change. The Acer laptop that had served me well (although lately at a snail’s pace) will soon celebrate its sixth year, and I...

Things that Make Me Go “Hmmm…” on Twitter

I’m a big fan of Twitter. I use it primarily for business, and have met some phenomenal professionals through the platform. Some of the...

Making Klout Matter: 2 Tips For Making It a Better Measure...

Klout has flaws, but it also has merit Klout has come under fire by many who are quick to point out its flaws in measuring online influence. I agree...

25 Worst – and Most Risky – Passwords that You ...

Secure Passwords Are Often a Passing Thought Yes. As sensible solopreneurs and small business owners, we know we should create passwords that are...

5 Time-Saving Chrome Extensions that Rock for Solopreneurs

Like so many other time-strapped solopreneurs, I’m constantly on the lookout for tools that can save me time. Saved time means increased...

To Do: Migrate My RSS Feeds from Google Reader to Feedly. ...

Google Reader users, time is ticking! Google is putting to rest our beloved RSS feed aggregator on July 1. Although I’ve known about it since...

Time Tracking Tools for Professional Services Solopreneurs

Like many freelancing solopreneurs, I bill for my time, effort and end product in a variety of ways. Most often, I propose a project rate that...

Taking a Break Without Breaking Business Momentum – Tips ...

Thrilled about taking a holiday break, but stressed at the thought of projects falling behind and work piling up? If you’ll be one of the many...

Hungry for a Way to Simplify and Organize as a Solopreneur?...

Among the several technology tools on my “to explore” list, has been If This Then That. And FINALLY, I’ve gotten around to digging into how it...

9 Ways Solopreneurs & Small Biz Owners Can Juice Up Th...

I really want it, but I can’t have it yet. – says this Android mobile user with dismay. But if you’ve got an iOS device (e.g. iPad, iPhone),...

Solopreneurs: Boost Your Biz with a Technology Tools Traini...

We assume many different roles as solopreneurs to keep our businesses running day in and day out. Bookkeeper, Sales Account Manager, Customer Service...

3 Ways Building a Business and Bodybuilding Are The Same

Some years ago, I was big into competitive bodybuilding. Not only was I a fan, I was also one of the peeps on stage flexing and posing to impress the...