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Brent Laminack is the leader of the Joomla! User Group Atlanta and runs OpenFaceSystems.com where he provides the back-end technical support that aids creative agencies deliver wonderful solutions to their clients.

What’s Joomla and why should you use it?

Joomla’s one of the big 3 open source content management systems (CMS) in the world, alongside WordPress and Drupal. It’s free to use, improve and share. Let’s look at some reasons for you to consider Joomla.

Toby Bloomberg, president of Bloomberg Marketing, is an expert in digital and social media marketing. She is the founder of Diva Marketing blog, noted by Forbes as one of the 20 best blogs on social media and marketing by a woman. Her passion is helping tell brand stories in the digital conversation world. Toby works with clients to ensure social media/digital initiatives are integrated, accountable and reflect the brand's core values. Connect with Toby on Diva Marketing Blog, Twitter and on Diva Foodies @DivaFoodies. 

In a competitive business environment there are two types of branding which are critical for Freelancers to master.

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Mandy Elliott is a freelance graphic designer and blogger. After working in a studio, she decided to leave the 9-5 life and work independently, as it fits her lifestyle more. When not working in her home office, Mandy finds time to hike and cycle in the mountains. 

Once only possible for a select few, working from home has become a popular alternative for workers nowadays. Many traditional office jobs even offer flexible hours that can be done outside of the office.

An estimated 20% of the global workforce enjoy the benefits of telecommuting, such as lower costs, flexibility, and increased productivity, but as Buffer's 2018 State of Remote Work points out, loneliness is a major downside to it. When there’s no interaction with colleagues daily, it’s easy to understand why this can be seen as a major health risk. 

The social science professors at Maryville University outline how important connections are — whether with friends, family, neighbors, or fellow professionals — as they are the "building blocks of the human experience."

Our relationships with others are what enrich our lives, and it’s important not to let telecommuting stand in the way of having a full and happy life. Read on for some tips on how to maintain a vibrant social life while being a remote worker.

Kene Iloenyosi is the founder of Talent Revolution, a company that develops resources which help young adults discover, develop and apply their unique talents in a fulfilling career. He’s also authored two books, Finding Your Sweet Spot, & DNA of Talent (Affiliate Amazon Links).

Put Your Talents to Work

I once heard a talk by Warren Buffet and Bill Gates on why they do what they do. Mr. Buffett made a statement that still resonates with me today; “Find something you love doing and are good at, and you will love your career. I was fortunate to discover what I’m good at early in life, and I’ve stuck to that ever since.”

Our guest author, Jim Karwisch makes lives better through Improvisation. He offers Leadership Skills Training as a Speaker and Coach. You can learn more about Jim and the powerful work he does at DuMoreImprov.com

As a freelancer, displaying your competency for the business as well as a mastery of your craft is vital.

How do we as freelancers stay consistent with our interactions and messaging in order to maintain the view we want others to have of us?

The answer is personal branding.

Denise Renee is a Marketing Copywriter and Social Media Branding strategist. She helps individuals and small businesses build their brands online so they can attract their desired opportunities. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @MeetDeniseRenee. Catch her Motivational Monday posts and more on her blog, Meet Denise Renee

In my experience, I’ve noticed a major bias within the entrepreneurial community that doesn't get talked about very much.

There is an underlying “caste system,” if you will, between those who are full-time entrepreneurs (or full-time freelancers working for themselves), and those who choose to work a 9-to-5 job while they build their business.

Addison is a freelance writer and marketing strategist who believes that even creativity can be mastered as a craft. He and his family live and play in Atlanta, Georgia. When he’s not delivering amazing content marketing, Addison likes to go trail running and lift at the gym. Check out his Facebook page and website for more information.

I Freelanced In A Vacuum

The week after I got my undergraduate degree in writing, I started working in an office as a copywriter.

Erin Miller is a freelance resume writer and digital marketing specialist. She has helped individuals and businesses share their knowledge through effective content and branding. Erin is based in Atlanta and is well-versed in HubSpot, LinkedIn, and Atlanta traffic.

I have steadily freelanced for over three years now. Over that time, I made a point to seek diverse freelance writing opportunities that have included resumes, blog articles, and website copy. I even gained a HubSpot Inbound Marketing certification to further expand my freelance capabilities. However, I often feel that my freelance career has plateaued due to lack of financial freedom and time constraints. There just never seems to be enough time or money for further pursuing freelancing goals.

Dean Carrera is the owner of Sozo Hosting, an Atlanta-based hosting company, offering enterprise hosting services and expertise to support your growing business. Sozo provides Dedicated Server Hosting, Cloud Server Hosting, Enterprise Information Management Hosted Systems, Private Cloud Business Storage (a more secure solution than Dropbox), Data Backups, Offsite Replication, IT Managed Services and more.  Contact us at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 1-844-HOSTNOW.

I was in Information Technology for eight years when I was compelled to start a company.  It was a quiet question in my mind, nothing pushy but a simple question.  

“Dean, what do you think about starting a hosting company?”

I imagined the idea of owning a company as a compelling challenge.  I didn’t have a family yet and could devote the time to the pursuit. I embraced the idea and explored it.

Len Wikberg is a graphic designer and marketing strategist who loves to tell stories. Blessed with an eye for detail, naturally talented in fine art, his passion recently turned towards inspiring others in finding purpose. You can learn more about him on his website and LinkedIn profile. .

• Purpose, Vision, Mission

• Passion, Success, Sustainability

• Communication, Expectations, Guidelines

• Core Values, Strengths, Unity

• Ideas, Goals, Priorities

• Reality, Strategy, Execution

These are important aspects of planning within a company, organization, and our personal lives. Whether we are intentional or not, we live from these beliefs, and we walk alongside them to success or failure. They help set foundations, sound thought and orderly actions to, hopefully, fulfill our desired outcome.