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Reflections on Year 4

Posted on by Staci Mauney

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. (Prov 29:18 KJV)

When my friend and I started Prestige Prose, our online professional editing service, back in 2015, my goal was to run the business full time someday. But to be honest, I wasn’t sure if that could be a reality. I knew people who edited or wrote as a side hustle but not full time.

After establishing an online presence and developing a small portfolio, I ventured out on my own in October 2016. I quit my office job. My goal at the time was to give the editing business one year and then reevaluate. Continue reading “Reflections on Year 4” →

Lessons from Year Three as a Small Business Owner

Posted on by Staci Mauney

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” (Prov 16:3)

This month, I celebrate my three-year anniversary as a full-time professional writer and editor. Each year of this journey, I’ve looked back on the lessons I’d learned the year before. In year three, I learned the following:

  1. My health is a priority.

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A Look Back at Year Two

Posted on by Staci Mauney

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jr 29:11)

This month marks the two-year anniversary of my journey as a full-time professional writer and editor. Last year at this time, I looked back on the lessons I’d learned my first year. Now, I’ll examine the lessons I’ve learned in year two. Continue reading “A Look Back at Year Two” →