How to set project boundaries as a solopreneur

The useful part

Recently, I decided to build a customer relationship management system (CRM) for my solo business. Then I decided to add a pretty interface in my brand colors, along with some behind-the-scenes automation. Nobody was going to use it except for me, and the first version would have served my original purpose.

How it works

• Working solo, that responsibility falls to you, whether it's for an internal project or client work.
• Decide what "done" looks like before you start It's easier to set boundaries around client work because your contract should outline the scope.
• You've got to hold the line so that you don't end up putting more effort into a project than it's worth.

Details worth keeping

Then I integrated my Google Drive and my calendar. That was hours of time I hadn't planned to spend. While it was certainly a fun project, it wasn't necessary.