Master Your Workday According to the “Hats” You Wear

Or, how to be the Owner, Marketing Manager, and Administrative Assistant of your own business.

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As a freelance writer, I’ve owned my own business for two years. In that time, I’ve functioned as the Chief Executive Officer, the Marketing Manager, the Administrative Assistant, and the janitor . . . on top of being the Writer.

Here’s a peek into how I manage all of these roles during each workweek.

My Methods for Managing the Multiple Roles of Entrepreneurship

Planning

“Plan your work and work your plan.”

-Napoleon Hill

As an entrepreneur, you’re in charge of everything, including:

• creating the mission statement for your business
• defining your ideal client
• creating your product or providing your service
• marketing your product or service
• taking out the trash

These are just a few examples of the tasks you must perform (or outsource) as an entrepreneur. And if you don’t have a plan, it’ll be like going on a trip…