Being offered a job is always an exciting moment, but bear in mind that, if you’re a Catholic, there might be a few Catholic job questions to ask before signing on the dotted line. Even if it seems like the perfect fit, our faith asks us for discernment in the choices we make. This should […]
You value your faith, and live your Catholic business values as a way to serve the world. However, not everyone knows that you’re Catholic. How can you share the values that matter most to you and your company? And do it in a way that shows both boldness and respect? Here are 5 ways to […]
As Catholics, it can be difficult to find times and ways to pray while working. It can seem like there is always something that you need to be doing. But especially now that many are working from home, there is a new flexibility to keep prayer in mind as we work from the comfort of […]
Having a church job, which is so closely connected to your faith, and that you are so passionate about, carries with it a high risk of ministry burnout. That’s why it’s important, at the start of your career in the Church, to have a plan to keep your drive to serve the Church without burning […]
We all loved to be appreciated for what we do, but gratitude seems to be something we struggle to make time for. Here are a few easy ways to thank a freelancer, and thus show genuine appreciation for the people who are doing good work for you. They definitely deserve it, and it’ll also keep […]
Client Relationships – 10 Tips for Catholic Freelancers When building client relationships as a Catholic freelancer, as much as your endgame may be to make profits, you have to ask yourself if you’re delivering value to your clients. Freelancing, just like any other commercial venture, requires a level of engagement that focuses on client relationships. […]
Whether we love our jobs or endure them to pay the bills, work is what we spend most of our time doing. Work has always been a fundamental human right, but it was never meant to take over. As good as it is for the body and soul, there’s always the danger of turning our […]
Catholic Freelancing Clients: How to Grow Your Network Well I’m guessing you’ve already started your freelance career. You might even have a couple of Catholic freelancing clients who are keeping your business afloat. Freelancing is a fascinating job, but its alluring flexibility and freedom only exists if you manage to grow and maintain your freelancing […]
Catholic Entrepreneurship is on the rise! Are you sitting on a burning business idea? Now is the time to act. To begin with, the last seven years in the US have seen high and stable rates of entrepreneurship overall. The majority of Americans say that their city is a good place to start a business, […]
So you’ve decided to become a Catholic freelancer. Congratulations! You’ve got a fancy new website outlining your services, you’ve filed all of the legal paperwork, and you have business cards and pens with your name on it. Now the only thing left to do is, well, find work. *Crickets chirping* And you hear yourself ask: […]