Welcome to the April link round-up!

We love to help microbusinesses and freelancers find their way. So every month we gather all the best news and advice posts we've read by trusted blogs and experts and share them here.

Small is Beautiful News

This month we introduced you to our first set of speakers! Join us in June for enlightening talks from these amazing speakers, along with networking with fantstic fellow delegates, a fab party, and more. Tickets are only £99.

Another microbusiness owner you can meet at Small is Beautiful is Kaye Symington from Paved With Gold. She recently made the leap to become freelance and told us all about her experience on the blog.

Tina Boden of Enterprise Rockers also joined us with a guest blog about Invisible Business, urging microbusiness owners like you to stand up and be counted.

We also served up some advice on How to be a good boss to yourself.

 

Business Planning

A bit of inspiration here: James Caan on why "Nothing replaces the thrill of being an entrepreneur". | Guardian Small Business

How well do these 5 habits of creative people describe you? | Fast Company

Have you heard you should niche down but don't know how? Here are some tips for overcoming the fear. | Double Your Freelancing

New to running your own business? Here are The 5 Most Common Mistakes New Freelancers Make | 99u

 

Be a good boss to yourself

Seth Godin on the Difference Between Failure and Your Struggle With Failure. Don't be too hard on yourself! | CopyBlogger

How to Explode Limiting Beliefs – great advice from one of our speakers. | Rory Vaden

5 Podcasts That Will Instantly Make You More Creative | CreativeLive

 

Clients, Marketing & Networking

Here's Sean Ogle's advice on How to Use the Power of Story to Get Clients. | Sean Ogle

Tara Gentile reminds us of a vital marketing angle: "Look At Me" Versus "Look At You". | Tara Gentile

Six steps to improving your confidence in business. What would you add to these? | Guardian Small Business

Trouble finding time to blog? Here are some tips for planning a post in 10 minutes. | CoSchedule

 

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