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The solopreneur’s guide to saying ‘no’

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06.05.2026

The solopreneur’s guide to saying ‘no’

It’s a business skill, and you can improve it like any other.

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Anna Burgess Yang is the author of Work Better, a newsletter about the future of work, career pivots, and why work shouldn't suck.

Nearly every solopreneur starts their business saying “yes” to everything. After all, you’re trying to get clients and build a business. Revenue is unpredictable, and your brain treats every opportunity like it might be the last.

But when you work for yourself,........

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