Category Archives: Consulting

III. Solopreneur Challenges: SOHO Tips

Most solopreneurs launch their small business from home or other handy locations such as a coffee shop, library, or even your car! This workplace environment can be a new experience for many federal workers. While pandemic teleworking has given many feds a good idea of working from home, managing the total freedom of a home-based small business presents new challenges.
Following is my checklist of Solopreneur strategies and startup tips for federal workers in 2026…..

My Solopreneur Help on Fiverr

ATTENTION all my Blog Subscribers and Social Media Connections!
Are you thinking of starting a new small business?
Might you have an existing small business, but need to boost your online planning and marketing?
I have answered these questions myself as a new Solopreneur!
See four quick Fiverr “Gigs” or tasks where I can assist in planning or jump-starting your own small business.

Takeaways from WCUS 2024

Last month I attended the big national WordCamp US conference in Portland, Oregon. Apart from an opportunity to tour attractions in downtown Portland, take in a few wineries in the scenic Willamette Valley, and drive along the beautiful Pacific coast, here are some takeaways from the key sessions I attended (mainly on business management tips for WP design agencies):

Non-Profit Help Platforms

In recent weeks I have been using two online platforms, Taproot and CatchaFire, to connect and provide pro bono online assistance to non-profits in DC, the US and around the world. Both platforms are similar in allowing non-profits to request help online in a variety of areas, either via short, one hour consultations (my preference) or longer pro bono projects over several weeks.