My green business
I’ve already written a blog post about running a thoughful and kind business. For me, this also include being as green as possible. This is what I do in this area:
A quick update: Happiness & Success
Amazing how time flies. In my last post, I had written about all the exciting news that awaited for me back from my maternity leave. I was full of energy and ready to start. All of this paid off. During the last year, I’ve been able to:
Yes, I’m back
Eventually, my maternity period has come to an end. I’m sad because I constantly miss my daughter, while sitting in front of my PC… alone, for virtually the first time in three months. But on the other hand I’m also happy, because I feel full of new energies and ready to …
I’m on maternity hiatus!
See you in September… P.S. You can read about this here and here.
My maternity hiatus /2: What I plan to achieve
(If you’ve missed Part 1, you can catch up here) So, we’re almost there! In a few days, my maternity hiatus will officialy begin. I must confess I have mixed feelings about this: I’m so happy to start focussing on myself and the baby, but I’m sure I’ll somehow miss my freelancing routine. However, …
My maternity hiatus /1: How I’m organising it
(Yes, you guys, I’m pregnant with my first baby!) In one month and a half, my life will dramatically change: I’ll be on “maternity hiatus”, and I’ll stop working full time for at least a few months (or maybe longer, I really don’t want to make plans ahead* since I …
I’m not an entrepreneur! But I certainly think business.
I read plenty of blog and forum posts stating that translators, and freelancers in general, are entrepreneurs. Or need to think like entrepreneurs. Or act like entrepreneurs with their customers and competitors. The truth is, I really don’t understand why. I guess this is just a more fashionable way to …
A typical day in my translator’s life
Many people wonder what does a freelancer’s day look like. However, there is no simple or universal answer to this question. It really depends on your job, your lifestyle, your family situation, and even your income goals. In my case, I don’t have any children yet, but I have a house …
5 things that make my freelance day happier
Of course, I do love translating and running my freelance business, but one of the main reasons why I’ve chosen this life is certainly the freedom a freelancing activity ensures. The ability to chose the people to work with, my business hours and my schedule is priceless and so invaluable that I’m …