So I've made a radical decision to close my website as it was too expensive and most of my business comes from referrals. Instead I've set up a portfolio, blog and I'm selling my gifts through an Etsy shop. The three sources are targeted; if someone wants to hire me for copy they can view my portfolio, if they want to find out more about me they can read my blog and for my merchandise they can visit my Etsy shop! My business is quite diverse; copywriting and creative writing so it makes sense to split them. See what you think, any feedback gratefully received.
I've been reflecting a lot about my career lately and all the twists and turns it's taken in the last few years, especially since having my daughter. I've experienced a toxic work environment, redundancy, a need to change jobs due to ill health and a huge reduction in hours for my husband due to his M.E., but despite the odds my freelance business has thrived, I've secured a great part-time job and we've managed to keep a roof over our heads. Also my dad just came out of palliative care as he's doing so well. We are survivors us Mitchells (maiden name). Well, Jacksons too - my Mother-in-Law was just given an MBE for her charity she set up due to a really impossible situation when she was denied contact with her first grandchild. Life takes us through many ups and downs, particularly as someone with bipolar and menopause, but it's how you respond that counts. Just thought I'd share my musings as I thought you might like to see my personal side. People w...
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