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On today’s show, I share five questions to help you wrap up your year to create a “fresh start” in January. I explain the difference between these five questions and larger questions to ask yourself later in a solo business retreat to set up your year for success.

The five questions are:

1. What do I need to do now to line up work in January? 
2. What do I need to do to wrap up the year? 
3. Do I need to raise rates or fire anyone? 
4. Where do I need to improve my marketing and networking?
5. How much money did I make this year?

Biz Bite: Front-load your week

The Bookshelf: “Wandering Souls” by Cecile Pin

Resources:

• Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee
• Episode #149 of Deliberate Freelancer: Evaluate—and Expand or Fire—Your Clients for a Strong 2023
• Episode #123 of Deliberate Freelancer: My 2021 Business Review and Questions to Help You
• Episode #148 of Deliberate Freelancer: How to Line Up January Work Now
• Episode #3 of Deliberate Freelancer: Host a Solo Business Retreat
• Episode #162 of Deliberate Freelancer: My Solo Business Retreat Reminded Me to Always Be Marketing
• Episode #139 of Deliberate Freelancer: A Solo Biz Retreat After a Struggling Summer
• 16 of the best virtual gifts for clients and employees
• 25 fun corporate gifts for clients you want to impress
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