It is always better to focus on one project and complete it rather than keep multiple projects open.  This is the case if you are doing all of this work by yourself or trying to save money.  The truth is trying to take on too many projects at once will often result in failure or be extremely difficult to finish.  The reasons are as follows: 

If you work on a few tasks at once, it is very difficult to keep track of what you have worked on especially if you don’t document your work. 

There is also a tendency to work on the more desirable projects for whatever reason, while leaving the other ones behind.

 It is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you work on many projects at once and it will become too overwhelming and cause you to be discouraged.

 Things you can do to try and complete all of your projects is to read up on time management and scheduling.   Set a schedule for your projects and divide the work evenly.  You will find that you can accomplish so much more, while helping to bring each task closer to the finish line.

You have to utilize a lot of discipline.  It is very easy to become distracted while working on tasks you may not be motivated to complete.  Stay focused, read up on industry news and check out your competitors.  This will boost your interest again and keep you motivated.

In summary, try not to get too overwhelmed by taking on too many projects.  It is always best to focus on one project and dedicate all of your time to it if you think it is worthy. Taking on too many projects at once will be difficult to manage especially if you have limited resources.  Best of luck!

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