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July 11, 2023

#17: End of Season Q&A (Part Two)

In the last episode of Season One, Michelle answers more listener's questions on: Square as a credit card option Marketing in the U.S. How to ask to be listed on the copyright page of books Why she started this podcast …

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June 20, 2023

#16: End of Season Q&A: Questions from Newish Indexers

Michelle answers a couple of questions from newish indexers. One indexer wants suggestions on breaking into indexing as a career, and another newish indexer asks about setting rates. Michelle will be back next week with answe...

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June 7, 2023

#15: The Reality Check Formula (or a follow-up to the Estimate series)

In this episode, Michelle explains how she double-checks her estimated project fees and project rates proposed by clients. She uses a simple mathematical formula to test whether she will earn her desired hourly rate for each ...

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May 23, 2023

#14: Preparing Estimates for Indexing Projects: Part Two

Michelle continues explaining how she prepares estimates for indexing projects. She details why time is the most import factor to track and consider when calculating what to charge. Do you have a suggestion or comment to sha...

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May 15, 2023

#13: Preparing Estimates for Indexing Projects: Part One

This episode is all about how to prepare estimates. Michelle describes the different things she needs to consider during the process. She also explains the importance of using pricing data from previous projects. Episode #9 ...

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April 3, 2023

#7: Should You Accept Credit Cards?

In this episode, Michelle talks about credit cards and the different gateways available to freelance indexers to accept them. She also goes through the fees charged by each gateway, as well as whether accepting credit cards ...

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March 27, 2023

#6: Answers to Listeners' Questions about "Big Indexing Pushes" and I…

In this episode, Michelle answers two listeners' questions about indexing. One indexer asked Michelle how she defines a "big indexing push" in order to decide whether to take a day off from indexing to recharge. And a newer ...

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March 21, 2023

#5: Year-End Business Review Part 3

In this episode, Michelle candidly answers the questions detailed in Part 2 of the Year-End Business review series about her own business. Links mentioned in the See Also segment: ASI Excellence in Indexing Award (retired) IS...

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March 14, 2023

#4: Year-End Business Review Part 2

Michelle leads listeners on a deep dive into the end-of-the-year review to help you rethink how you work and run your freelance indexing business. She provides examples from her own business and offers a list of questions yo...

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March 7, 2023

#3: Year-End Business Review Part 1

You can perform a year-end review to rethink your current business practices. In Part 1 of the Year-End Business Review series, Michelle discusses why you should do a year-end review and how to prepare for one. Do you have a...

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Feb. 28, 2023

#2: Who's the Boss?

In this episode, Michelle talks about how to be a good, supportive boss. And how that can improve your freelance work life. "See Also" segment: #walktocommute challenge Instagram feed Do you have a suggestion or comment to sh...

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Feb. 20, 2023

#1: Benefits of Freelance Indexing

Michelle discusses her requirements for her second career and how she stumbled upon freelance indexing. Do you have a suggestion or comment to share? Maybe you have a burning question about indexing or the business of freelan...

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