Thread: Personal challenge: Need to make 20k in 2008

I've challenged myself to make, at a minimum, $20k before the year's end. Seeing as I will be out for at least a couple of months, that gives me roughly nine months to succeed. The challenge itself inherently brings up some things to consider:

1) The $20k must be earned as a part of WAH income. I currently have a fulltime job, so this can be tricky.

2) My skills are limited to design and website management. Currently, I make decent money as a freelance graphic designer (thank you to those who have hired me) but I'd like to consider as a supplement, other ways to fulfill this goal.

3) I currently own a handful of domains that are either in or awaiting development and would like some suggestions on how to handle them. Current domains in my possession: inblogs.org (in development), moneytalkblog.com (in development), qerky.com (waiting), ufclounge.com (done and brings in some revenue), uplft.com (done and brings in some revenue). My goal is to maximize income with these domains, either as a part of a sale or content management.

So, why am I sharing this information? A couple of reasons really. For one, I need that little kick in the butt to get me moving and I think some accountability with you all will help. Secondly, I'd like to see if anyone has any suggestions as to how I should properly approach and/or plan this. Any help is grately appreciated.

Since you do have experience, your target is definitely very realistic. I would recommend that you focus on something that is making money already and that you have an interest on. If things get tougher, you can consider outsourcing. I would also recommend that you set aside a proportion of your earnings to invest in your business. Good luck.

I need a logo. That should help get you started. :P

She does make great logos!

All you have to do is get the word out of your design skills.

Thanks guys ..

Zap, I'm getting on it. I got a new computer and am finally getting it all setup with CS3

Good luck Chaka42 with your targets

Me too have set some goals for myself in 2008, I hope I will achieve my targets.

I have not set any specific amount to be earn in 2008, just have set to earn as much as i can.

Originally Posted by chaka42

I got a new computer and am finally getting it all setup with CS3

If you want to make 20K this year, the new computer will be a big step in the right direction.
It's so much easier to work on a nice, clean, new, fast system.


(Of course... you'll have to make more than 20K now, to cover the cost of the computer) :P

Good luck!