Freelance Strategy Needs Flexibility

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Traditional corporate strategy rarely works for solo entrepreneurs. Freelancers need emergent strategy—a flexible, adaptive approach that evolves with client opportunities, market shifts, and life events.

How to put strategy into practice:

Define what strategy means for your business

Call yourself a business owner out loud

Create regular review systems for goals

Be honest about what’s working and adjust accordingly

The goal isn’t rigid control—it’s intentional growth. Strategy for freelancers is less about predicting the future and more about designing a business (and life) that evolves with you.