by Gail Mercer-MacKay | May 6, 2018 | Freelance Writing
This week, fittingly, I’m talking to you from the road — my daughter-in-law and I decided to get some quality downtime in. Thanks to technology and work-life integration, taking off on a Friday is a possibility for me. If you’re a modern worker, especially... 
by Gail Mercer-MacKay | Apr 22, 2018 | Business, Freelance Writing
It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me — several weeks! — and there’s a reason for that. As tax season is to accountants, Microsoft Awards season is to Mercer-MacKay, and we’re in the thick of it right now. As we skidded across the finish... 
by Gail Mercer-MacKay | Jan 28, 2018 | Award Submissions, Freelance Writing
If you received a call from a new prospect – someone you had never met before but who called looking for a specific piece of work – would you be satisfied if the call resulted in a $5,000 contract? What if instead you could upsell them to a $25,000 contract? In this... 
by Gail Mercer-MacKay | Jan 14, 2018 | Award Submissions, Freelance Writing
When I lost my job 10 years ago, I decided to get off the corporate treadmill to pursue my dream of becoming a freelance writer. It was the best decision I ever made. If you’ve been following me, you know that my business has grown steadily, and today it is a... 
by Gail Mercer-MacKay | Jan 7, 2018 | Business, Freelance Writing, Uncategorised
Hi everyone, Happy New Year. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and enjoyed a little down time with family and friends. I was delighted when, over the holidays, I received several emails from people who thanked me for inspiring them to take action in 2017 –... 
by Gail Mercer-MacKay | Oct 15, 2017 | Freelance Writing
This week, I’m thrilled to be in Spokane, Washington with my own mentor and coach, Ray Edwards. We’ve had a wonderful couple days digging deep into our business practices, exploring ways we’ve excelled and ways in which we can improve. And, just as...
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