Happy Mother’s Day: A Gift for Mompreneurs [REMINDER]

Originally posted on Alexis Chateau PR:
Okay. So, it’s not quite Mother’s Day yet, but at Alexis Chateau PR, we’re starting our Mother’s Day plans early. The end goal? To celebrate May 14th by selecting one Mompreneur to work with our firm for free. Yes, we said FREE. Interested? How to Apply to the Alexis Chateau PR Mother’s Day…

What you Need to Know about Working from the Road

Some advice from our founder for traveling freelancers who work on the road. Alexis Chateau A year and a half ago, I siezed the opportunity to travel and write for a living. It wasn’t a glamorous life, but I was doing two things I loved and that was more than I could ask for. As…

The 5 Biggest Mistakes New Freelancers Make

Alexis Chateau A lot of people think of freelancing as the low-risk alternative to getting a day job. Who doesn’t want to set their own hours, be their own boss, and blog in bed with a cup of coffee on the side? With no day job to tie us down, we can travel the world; and make…

4 Ways to Succeed as a Career Housewife

Alexis Chateau In today’s economy, women no longer need to choose just one or the other. Despite all the advances in women’s rights, modern society still puts women under increasing pressure to choose between building a career and staying home to take care of the household. But contrary to what extreme feminists and traditionalists alike…

10 Factors Affecting How Much you Can Charge your Clients

Alexis Chateau Negotiating with a client about how much to pay you for your services is a lot like negotiating your salary at a corporate job. However, freelancers experience greater freedom in deciding their pay rate, and with that freedom comes great responsibility. In another blog post, I’ll offer tips on how to negotiate with a client for a…

Going Rogue: Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs

Alexis Chateau Last summer, I went rogue when I quit my corporate job and decided to travel and write for a living. I also started this blog to document my adventures – and misadventures – so other people could learn from my experiences. Since then, many people have reached out to ask: How did you…