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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

You know we're happy to have you anytime. 😁

P.S. Don't forget to check in on the slack stuff. I think you're on to something there.

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

Haven't seen her on here in a while. Maybe the tag will say "hi" and let her know we're thinking about her?

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

And you!! Hope you have a great week! Thank you for making our conversations brighter and richer when you drop in! We appreciate you!

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

CC: @dondingee.bsky.social
@read-roy.bsky.social
@shanecarpenter.bsky.social
@sandyhubbard.bsky.social
@devonellington.bsky.social (if you can)
@stebbinsmatt.bsky.social
@strotebook.bsky.social (if you're interested)

Who else did I miss??

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

And it's all "rented ground"... I wish I knew what a good answer was. Way more than what a 200+ character thought can handle - especially BEFORE lunch. Hungry me is kinda worthless TBH.
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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

I remember her from the good ol' Twitter days of the "before times!" Good to see that she's kept with the planners/ calendars. It was so fun to see her process grow and business bloom! Tell her HI from us here!!

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

Social media is a mess (IMO) right now. Too many platforms. Too much manipulation by the algorithms. Too much AI slop and troll/bot/misinformation.

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

Yeah - I'm with ya on the biweekly thing. It's hard to remember which week is THE week and then it seems like forever until you get plugged back in again. I like the consistency of a weekly meeting even of folks can't always be here.

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

We use Wave for our accounting. The rest of it is kind of a mish-mash of planners and notes using a splash of GTD and some integrated calendars to keep deadlines.

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

Hey you!! Good to see you here!! 😁
:: insert happy, friendly GIF here that I couldn't find ::

(Bluesky really needs to up their GIF game... just sayin.)
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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

And remember friends -- office supplies are a necessary and predictable business expense*.

(*Not legal or accounting advice!)
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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

Yes! Many times this can be a slower time for people as they are busy with family or holidays or just waiting to start fresh in 2026. Calendaring deadlines. New year filing setups. So much admin can get pushed off until "later"... and then it's an emergency or a mess.
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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

There's that part for sure. The slower time also is a good time to work on tax documents, filing and stuff like that. Catching up on admin so you don't have to over the holiday season or as much in January when people are raring to go with all their new year vigor.

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

I would think so. It's an offshoot of the 12week year for me. I'm not a strict adherent of 12WkYr, but I like taking the time to get some focus/clarity on things. Also gives me a chance to use my planners and stationery. (ALWAYS important!!)

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

a2) Goal setting is important. This year was supposed to be more of a pivot, and it's been some gymnastics trying to deal with *all-the-things* in flux. It's as much about prepping to put this year to bed as it is getting ready for 2026.

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Angela Tague @angelatague.bsky.social · 4d

Q2: What does your year-ahead planning look like? Do you check on specific metrics? Review key documents or files? Make a list of goals? Journal about it?

Please give our #FreelanceFriends ideas for running their own businesses.

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

Hello Amy! Always good to see you here! Thanks for joining us!! 😁

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

I did! My FIL was the former photo editor here in Lincoln for many years. I am surrounded by paparazzi! 😉

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a group of men are taking pictures with their cameras in a black and white photo .

Alt: a group of men are taking pictures with their cameras in a black and white photo .

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

a1) Definitely! Although as a solo biz, it's maybe not as systematic as one would need for a bigger operation. The process is similar to my other quarterly reviews and forward planning. Also gives me a chance to set up the new systems for next year before I need them in Jan.
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Angela Tague @angelatague.bsky.social · 4d

Let's get started! Q1: Do you set aside time during Q4 to evaluate your business and plan for the upcoming year? Do you do a business audit? Why or why not?

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

It is. We've been having fun with the cameras lately even though I've not worked up any of the pics yet. Need to get on that. They're no fun just in the camera.

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

Sending some shout outs to folks who can't be with us today! Hoping that @stebbinsmatt.bsky.social and @phendrickson.bsky.social have a great day!!

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

Good morning and Happy Thursday to all of you at #FreelanceFriends!! I'm Amy posting from a crisp Lincoln. I'm a web/graphic/instructional designer working to make digital media more accessible and user-friendly. Fall is definitely here - lots of football and the leaves are getting ready to turn.

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Angela Tague @angelatague.bsky.social · 4d

Welcome to #FreelanceFriends! This is your weekly Bluesky chat to connect with fellow freelance professionals. Each week we explore a new topic in an hour-long chat guaranteed to build camaraderie and confidence in this crazy work style.

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

Would Karen Kelsky (The Professor is In) be someone to ask? She might be a good resource for this question.

Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

Freelancer? Solopreneur? Small Biz CEO/Founder? Join us at #FreelanceFriends for an hour of conversation and camaraderie about all things freelancing and small biz.

TODAY at 12e/9p. See you then!!

Angela Tague @angelatague.bsky.social · 5d

Tomorrow I'm hosting the #FreelanceFriends chat HERE on Bluesky at 11am CST. We will chat about business audits and planning for 2026. Join us! Simply follow the hashtag.

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Amy Hampton, M.A. @amylhampton.bsky.social · 4d

I still find it so interesting that you live in my hometown. I know EXACTLY where that intersection is. (Bottom end of the M'side Loop.)

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