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Is AI Coming For My Job?

By Bethany Good / February 20, 2023 /

Recently, we’ve seen a lot of media and marketing about A.I. writing tools like Jasper AI and ChatGPT. I literally can’t get on Instagram without seeing an ad for one of these tools. Much of the marketing is along the lines of “hate writing blogs and other content? We’ve got the answer.” As someone who relies on writing blogs and other content to make money, I’ve been apprehensive about these technologies putting me out of business. One could argue that freelance writers aren’t paid well enough anyway, and now you’re telling me that the robots are coming for my tiny piece of the pie?

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Update: Why I Invested in a Custom-Designed Website as a Small Business Owner

By Bethany Good / February 13, 2023 /

Update: Custom-designed Website Vs. Using a Template What is a custom-designed website? A custom website is built entirely from scratch using code. You maintain control over every aspect of the website design process to ensure the finished product becomes a powerful tool you can use to grow your business. Your web developer will work with…

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Update: Your Guide to Personal Branding

By Bethany Good / December 9, 2022 /

To find the right job, learn how to brand yourself. What is personal branding? It’s identifying, positioning, and promoting oneself in the professional world. You can think of it as putting your best foot forward to land that dream job or promotion. Personal branding is essential for any influencer, business coach, or anyone wanting to…

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20 Tips to Improve Your Freelancing Game

By Bethany Good / October 11, 2022 /

(Note this article also appears on the Cowork Frederick blog) With more people leaving traditional 9-5 jobs in favor of choosing their own work, freelancing has become more popular than ever. The number of freelancers has been increasing since 2014. According to Statistica, in 2014, about 53 million people freelanced in the U.S., but by…

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Will AI Replace Human Writers?

By Bethany Good / August 5, 2022 /

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about AI and machine learning. Like many people, I’ve bought into all the hype about these technologies. I’ve also bought into the uncertainty and fear surrounding these ideas. I’ll be honest, anything robot scares the crap out of me.

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How to Write a Great Job Ad in 5+ Steps

By Bethany Good / May 5, 2022 /

Find the right candidates with a clear, concise, persuasive ad

Recently I was looking at some job postings on LinkedIn. As I read through all of the job descriptions, I was reminded of just how much I hate applying for jobs. 

Why?

Because almost every job posting is filled with
industry jargon, 
confusing or unclear language
a laundry list of requirements that seem almost impossible to meet

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How to Talk to People Again: An Office Survival Guide

By Bethany Good / April 15, 2022 /

Being around other people helped me to gain a better understanding of myself and my strengths. I almost forgot that I am able to talk to almost anyone. But the truth is that my friendliness didn’t come naturally to me. In a lot of ways, it was a learned behavior.

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5 + Tips on How to Write Powerful Copy

By Bethany Good / March 17, 2022 /

A short and sweet list of tips on how to write a great post.

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How to Launch a Successful Virtual Summit

By Bethany Good / February 7, 2022 /

You’re going to need some help with this A virtual summit is an online conference where expert speakers present on a specific topic. Typically these take the form of video interviews and presentations. Folks can register for the event for free with their email address, from there they can upgrade to access paid content and…

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Copyediting is Crucial: 7+ Steps to Better Business Messaging

By Bethany Good / January 17, 2022 /

This blog features a list of tips on how to copyedit your work like a real professional.

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