Owning a business can be freeing, exciting, filled with proud moments, and also…hard. Trust us, we know. Managing your passion while also managing customers, websites, agendas, and timesheets can quickly become overwhelming. And that’s the exact reason Owl & Pen came to be.  The more we connected with local business owners (wherever their local is), […]

by Christopher Haymon of Adulting Digest When a business grows rapidly, it can be exciting but also challenging. More customers and higher demand mean your business needs to keep up while still giving great service. Preparing for these changes helps you stay organized and keep things running well. With a few smart steps, you can […]

By Nathan Bagster of Nathan Bagster Freelancing Running a business comes with countless struggles—finances, staffing, life—the list goes on. The truth is, when something throws you off your game in one part of your business, something else is likely to fall through the cracks. For many businesses, blogging and social media are often the lowest […]

Being a freelance content creator allows you to be your own boss and live your own life. There’s just something we love about that feeling.

Guest Post by Christopher Haymon of Adulting Digest Long ago, before machines and mass production became the means by which we manufacture goods, we had craftsmen, tradespeople, and artisans. Now that for the most part, these very essential products are no longer made by hand, they have become hobbies for those who enjoy them and […]

by Sarah Sherman To blog or not to blog? That is the question. You want to. You think you should. You know it’s good for web traffic. But before you cozy up to the keyboard to let the creative juices flow, let’s get down to the nitty gritty of how to become a really good […]

Guest Post by Elena Stewart If you’re trying to start a home-based business, here’s some good news. Startup costs are typically minimal, and you can capitalize on empty space in your home instead of spending money on an office. That doesn’t mean there isn’t work to get done. But that’s okay; you are an entrepreneur […]

By Caroline Tremblay You know that feeling of total alignment, when you’re in the flow and your content creation comes together like magic? It’s exciting and tingly and usually makes me want to brew another cup of tea. It’s the experience of words and ideas coming through before it even feels like you’ve thought them.  […]

By Caroline Tremblay Your Brain on Grief & Disbelief For the first weeks of quarantine, there was a flurry of activity across EVERY social media platform, encouraging professionals to embrace this time. Learn a language! Reinvent your resume! Build your email list! (Admission: I totally got sucked into it. My inbox is currently piled high […]