Take a Peek Inside My Annual Business Audit: Changes I’m Making and Why

Each fall, I pause. I use several time blocks in the last few months of the year to review my writing business, from the partnerships I take on and processes I use, to the way I market my services. I reflect on what works, what doesn’t and what needs to change.

This time of year, I almost always write about this moment of reflection to inspire others to step back and look at their business with fresh eyes too. Here are a few posts you might enjoy:

• 11 Questions to Evaluate Your Writing Business
• Why Are You Writing? To Meet a Deadline? Or, Educate Readers?
• Setting Writer’s Boundaries: Engaging in Deep Work Matters
• 6 Reasons You Need to do a Blog Audit ASAP

In this post I’m sharing a handful of takeaways from my annual audit and why they make sense for my small business. Of course, we all differ. The way I structure my days, the income goals I set and the type of work I take on are personalized to create the life I want. But, if something seems to mirror your values and small business goals too, then by all means, consider the idea for yourself as well. Here are the takeaways I’m sharing:

• I’m working fewer hours each week.
• I’m giving my health…