Creative ways to stay afloat when going Solo.
by Kristin Hanes
1099 101: What Soloists Need to Know About Filing Taxes
Tips, tools, and advice from pros on how to maximize your deductions and be prepared to pay on time
by Kristin Hanes
The Best Financial Tools to Keep Your Soloist Business on Track
As a Soloist, income can sometimes be unpredictable, and expenses pop up. When that happens, your bank account balance takes a hit. Here are six tools for any stage of Soloist career to help you track your expenses and keep your business financially fit.
by Shana Clarke
When and How to Raise Your Rates
How to Make the Decision and Ask Your Clients for What You’re Worth
by Susan Johnston Taylor
Ask Your Clients This Single Question and Watch Your Business Take Off
Net Promoter Score for Soloists
by Julio Vasconcellos
This Psychological Phenomenon Makes Testimonials Irresistible
Use the Power of Social Proof to Get More Clients
by Julio Vasconcellos
Network Like a Pro
Turning Coffee Dates into Real Business
By Susan Johnston Taylor
How to Grow Your Business Through Email Marketing
Newsletter Writing for Soloists
by Shana Clarke
The Beginner’s Guide to Social Media (Part One)
Define your value and connect with your clients using our guide to getting started on social media.
by Jessica Rosenberg
Insider Guide: Doing What you Love is Worth the Hard Work
Lisa Lehmann, owner and designer at
Photo Courtesy of Lisa Lehmann
When Lisa Lehmann found herself unfulfilled in her Soloist career as a graphic designer, she knew she had to make a change. So in the midst of her fourth pregnancy and a family transition to homeschooling, she took the leap and started a jewelry design business. Fifteen successful years later, Lisa shares with the Soloist Collective how she did it and why it was worth all the hard work.
On getting started
I always knew I wanted to be an artist. Even as young as 5 years old, I wanted to create things. The first project I remember attempting was a soap sculpture for my mother. I’m sure she still has a little box filled with Ivory soap flakes stashed away somewhere.