Come Scale Away With Me
 Resources for Growing Your Freelance Business
The purpose of scaling isn’t to get bigger. It’s about building the right-size business that meets your needs and enables you to live a life you love.Â
If you’re ready to grow beyond what you’re able to accomplish as a one-person business, it’s time to get organized! We’ve rounded up our best resources for taking some of the solo out of solopreneur.
1. Get Growth-Ready
Set your business up for sustainable scaling.
The “Ready to Scale” Checklist
When businesses get bigger, loose and inconsistent processes cause chaos. Get in front of them and lay a foundation for growth.
Quit Ignoring the Endgame — CMDQ
Bigger isn’t always better. Define your growth goals and know your why.
How to Scope Better
Vague scopes cost businesses money, drain your energy, and make it very challenging to bring other people into a project. Protect your time and your relationships with clarity.
FREE Scope Template
Templatizing your onboarding documents supports consistency and prevents oversights as your business gets bigger.
2. Decide How to Scale
Do you need better tools, more hands on deck, or both? Decide what growth should look like at
this stage of your business.
Scaling with AI Webinar
Automation can be a cost-effective way to take repetitive tasks off your plate. AI expert Raleigh Felton breaks down practical, ethical ways to leverage AI that free up more time for
human creativity.
What Goes Into a Subcontractor Agreement?
Considering adding subcontractors to your team? Here’s an approachable guide to getting the details in place.
Subcontractor Onboarding Checklist
Get a concise and kickass formula
for helping your subs hit the
ground running.
Quit Sabotaging Your Subs — CMDQ
What do subcontractors need from you to do quality work? Check out this chat on setting subs up for success.
3. Find the Right Help
Keep your business protected as you grow and partner with awesome humans.Â
Quit Not Covering
Your Assets — CMDQ
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Decide how you will handle conflicts and misunderstandings
before they happen.
Get to Know Your Subs!
Look beyond a potential subcontractor’s resume and find out if they are someone you’re genuinely excited to work with. We’ve created a guide to help you ask the right questions.
Adventures in
Subcontracting — CMDQ
Want some perspective on working with subs? Our conversation with a veteran freelancer offers insight into what folding other people into your one-person business can look like.
Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Business
Increase your capacity and do more of the work that matters. Rachel Meltzer explains how LinkedIn can be your best tool for finding new business that enables sustainable growth.
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