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As an independent author, one of the most powerful things a reader can do, beyond simply enjoying a book, is to leave a positive review.

Sure, reviews help other readers decide whether a book is worth reading. But there's more to it.

On platforms like Amazon, positive customer reviews also influence how the system promotes the book. The more helpful reviews a book receives, the more likely it is to appear as a recommended title when someone searches for related topics. In other words, your...

Let me share a small moment from my current consulting assignment that sparked a big reminder: good lease management isn’t just admin – it’s strategy.

I was going through a portfolio of both residential and commercial leases. Some were perfectly sorted, others… well, let’s say they hadn’t been touched in years. Finding out when leases expired, what index clauses applied, and which spaces were rented took way longer than it should have.

And I couldn’t help but think: this is precisely where new...

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For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved telling stories. Writing has always been a way for me to process the world, put ideas into words, and bring creativity to life. But turning that passion into published books? That was a journey I never could have predicted.

If you’re curious about how to self-publish a book, why to start a publishing house, or how to balance writing with a full-time career, this is my story.

Balancing a Full-Time Job and Writing – How I Made It Work

In 2017, I made a...