Do you own (or want to start) a freelancer business where you offer 1:1 services to clients?  Here is your guided checklist to get this specific type of modern business legally buttoned down:   # 1 – Protect the client service relationship = your main revenue stream  Hands down, the most CRITICAL piece of legal protection […]

Sales Tips for Women Does the thought of “selling” make you feel sleazy and leave you feeling like you need a shower? You’re not alone! It’s actually quite common for creative entrepreneurs, and even more so for female entrepreneurs to struggle with the thought of sales. Follow these sales tips for women and connect with […]

Are you interested in turning your influence into real money in your pocket? Enter in stage right, Michelle Gifford, a brand strategist and business teacher who specializes in launching courses and content management systems for influencers. Michelle shares her business tips, strategies and contagious laughter on her own Michelle Gifford podcast. She is also a […]

How to create systems for your business and get the help you need   One area that many creatives struggle with is hiring help. Your business is personal to you and you are the one that has turned it into a success. But, there comes a day when you realize you just can’t really do […]

Ready to jump into every creative entrepreneur’s favorite topic—pricing? It’s one of those sticking points that a lot of creatives and designers get hung-up on. You don’t want to charge too much and not be able to build your business. But you don’t want to undercharge and not be able to pay your bills. How […]

Do you have a business partner or want to go into business with someone? This is your MUST-LISTEN episode to walk you through exactly what questions you must ask each other so that you can be on the same page (literally and figuratively) for your business.   The episode includes 5 Tips (areas) that you’re […]

How to Charge what You’re Worth with Chelsea Peterson Photography | Law and Wit Podcast: Creative Counsel for Entrepreneurs Episode 43 | brittanyratelle.com

This week on Law and Wit, we dive into NEGOTIATION. Boom — there it is. Whether you love it or hate it or have had your fill because of bedtime book lists that can rival a college syllabus…you can’t deny it’s a critical skill to have in your entrepreneur toolbox.   I dive deep with […]

Every heard about impostor syndrome? Impostor syndrome is when high achieving persons are unable to internalize their own accomplishments.   I’ve been hearing more and more about this feeling of inadequacy, especially in the online business realm. This phenomenon, the overwhelming fear of failure, can be crippling to even bright, competent folks who should feel […]

Coaching has exploded across the internet with the rise of better video chat software and coaches are selling their expertise and support in dozens of areas. However, remote or virtual coaching in any subject matter puts you squarely in the frontier of unlicensed and unregulated personal services. Savvy coaches should protect their reputation, their business […]