Cohere Blog

Raise your rates

We determined earlier this week that you aren’t charging enough for your services. Greg Fuhrman (Freelance CFO) helped us through the nuts and bolts of rate raising.  We also got a butt whooping from Redhead Writing too. Once you have landed on your new (much... » Read More...

Your daily butt kicking

You are not a freelancer.  You are a business owner.  So start acting like one.  Enjoy this honest and much needed slap about how you should be conducting yourself.  Written by honorary Cohere member, Redhead Writing*. *language is not for the faint of heart!... » Read More...

#financefriday: Setting your rate

Normally a superhero dons a cape and mask before saving someone.  Today, Greg Fuhrman arrived at Cohere Coworking Community in relatively inconspicuous attire: a blazer. Greg is a “freelance Chief Financial Officer.”  I’ve given him that title... » Read More...

Duck, Duck, Choose

One of the most difficult challenges you’ll face as an entrepreneur or freelancer is choosing (people, projects, helpers, well wishers, friends and competition).  These decisions go beyond day to day decisions like which coffee shop to land in (if you’re... » Read More...

I'm Rubber and You're Glue

Developing resiliency as a freelancer and entrepreneur has been a fun topic of discussion for the coworkers at Cohere this week. What is resiliency? The ability to overcome obstacles, to keep going no matter what, to have thick skin, to accept your circumstances and... » Read More...