If You're Curious About These Questions...
You should listen to this audiobook
- What if you could build a thriving career you love without missing out on your children's most important milestones?
- What’s the secret to balancing the demands of motherhood with the logistics of launching a successful freelance business?
- Are you curious about how to turn your passion into a profitable venture while still maintaining healthy work-life boundaries?
Listen to The Freelance Mum — Free Audiobook
Loading player...
Key Takeaways from The Freelance Mum
- Discover how to clarify your ideal working conditions from the start so you can confidently build a freelance career that fits your family.
- Learn why accepting less glamorous projects initially is crucial for paying the bills and honing essential skills while you pursue your ultimate dream job.
- Understand how to confidently set your freelance rates by researching industry standards and factoring in hidden costs like taxes, equipment, and childcare.
- Find out why freelance coaches recommend building a three-month savings buffer to provide peace of mind and protect your family against fluctuating income.
- Master your daily productivity by establishing a strict early-morning routine with exercise and zero screen time to get focused work done before your children wake up.
The Freelance Mum — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Be clear about what your ideal job is, and don’t lose hope if it doesn’t pay right away.
Chapter 3: When setting fees, know your costs and carry out proper research first.
Chapter 4: A disciplined morning routine can help you truly make the most of your day.
Chapter 5: Freelance mothers need reliable childcare and supportive partners.
Chapter 6: Many mothers find freelancing tough, but be confident and fake it until you make it.
Chapter 7: Blogging can be a powerful way to grow your business.
Chapter 8: Don’t network; make friends instead.
The Freelance Mum Summary & Overview
The Freelance Mum (2019) offers friendly advice and practical tips for kickstarting your freelance career while also navigating the challenges of being a mom. Drawing on her wealth of experience as a successful freelance writer, Annie Ridout explains how you can make money doing what you love and reclaim your family time.
Who Should Listen to The Freelance Mum?
- Entrepreneurial moms
- New mothers seeking a better work-life balance
- Parents hoping to go freelance
Books Similar to The Freelance Mum
Readers who enjoyed this also liked these titles.
#Upcycle Your Job
★ 4.2 / 5 • 47 ratingsThe Smart Way to Balance Family Life and Career
A New Way for Mothers
★ 4.0 / 5 • 47 ratingsA Revolutionary Approach for Mothers to Use Their Skills and Talents While Their Children Are at School
Moms Mean Business
★ 4.1 / 5 • 23 ratingsA Guide to Creating a Successful Company and a Happy Life as a Mom Entrepreneur
Creative, Inc.
★ 3.9 / 5 • 19 ratingsThe Ultimate Guide to Running a Successful Freelance Business