Building Solo | Anna Burgess Yang

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5 Solopreneur Productivity Tools for Smarter Work Habits

Ever feel like your phone is your most obnoxious coworker? You sit down to write a client proposal, and 30 minutes later you haven't started because you've been scrolling through Instagram. When you work for yourself, there's no manager walking by your desk to

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Tools and Automation

Essential Freelance Business Tools: 4 Systems You Need

Your business will run better with the right tools in place.

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Freelancing 101

Freelancing Advice to a Young Professional

Building some real-world experience.

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Productivity & Organization

Weekly Admin Time for Solopreneurs: The Tasks You Need to Get Done

Weekly admin time can help your business stay calm and under control.

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Build a Note-Taking System You'll Actually Use

Stop drowning in scattered ideas.

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How to Budget as a Freelancer: A Real-World Example

Tips to get started.

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I Publish on Substack, Ghost, and Kit. Here's Why.

I publish on three separate platforms because it works for me.

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Hate Marketing Yourself on LinkedIn? Here Are Ways to Make It Less Cringe.

Cut through the noise with these simple tips.

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How to Build a Freelance Project Management System

Use tools that match the way YOU work.

Building Solo

Tactical advice for freelancers and solopreneurs.

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New Things I Introduced Into My Business in 2025

What I got done this year.

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Recap 2025: Highs and Lows of Running a Solo Business

This year didn’t go as planned, but I’m still here.

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How to Set Your Rates as a Freelancer

Freelancing should be priced like a business, not a side hustle.

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Solopreneur Financial Planning: What You Need to Know

Money doesn’t have to be stressful when you have a plan.

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Sharing Information Online: How Personal Is Too Personal?

You can be real online without sharing everything.

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Freelancer Positioning: Translate Your Corporate Skills to a Freelance Career

You can stand out as a freelancer by showing how your past experiences matter.

If your solo business feels chaotic, automation can help you reclaim time and reduce stress with smoother workflows.

4 Signs You Need Automation in Your Solo Business

When tasks feel out of control.

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5 Corporate Habits That Hold You Back as a Freelancer

Break free from the restrictions of corporate life.

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The Benefits of Networking as a Solopreneur

Build relationships with fellow solopreneurs.

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Build a Business Around the Life You Want

Your business should fit your life, not take it over.

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4 Ways to Repurpose Your Own Content

Content that’s only used once is a missed opportunity.

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Top Questions Clients Ask Before Hiring Me as a Freelance Writer

Prepare your responses to common client questions.

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