The Modern Editor - Editing Tips for Freelance Editors

The Difference Between Working ON Your Business and IN Your Business


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Do you understand the difference between working ON your business and working IN your business? As a freelancer filling multiple roles, it can take time to figure this out. First things first, you’re an editor, and editing is your bread and butter. However, you’re also the head of marketing, CEO, sales rep…the list goes on.

It’s a delicate balancing act, but one thing that can help is understanding the difference between working on your business versus in your business. Today, we’re revisiting one of the very first podcast episodes I ever released where I explain this difference and offer tips to make it all work. This episode is just as relevant today as it was when it was first released, so let’s dive in.

Important Sections:
  • (1:09) Why is it Important to Know the Difference? 
  • (2:32) What Does it Mean to Work in Your Business?
  • (3:34) What Does it Mean to Work on Your Business?
  • (4:08) Working on Your Business Helps You Avoid Burnout 
  • (8:03) The Perfect Balance Doesn’t Exist
  • (10:08) Time-Blocking Tips
  • (17:00) The Importance of Accountability Partners
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      The Modern Editor - Editing Tips for Freelance EditorsBy Tara Whitaker - Coach for Freelance Editors

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