Freelancing is incredible. You get to be your own boss and create your own schedule around family time and your life. But then there are the not so sunny sides. The hustle to find clients, sending invoices, and the big one – handling taxes. Freelancers, even part-time freelancers, are considered self-employed by the IRS. Which …
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Ever have a witty t-shirt idea and think, “Hey, I could totally make money off that?” Now you can. Print-on-demand sites allow you to create your designs online, set up a shop or get a link to share on social media and sell without ever owning inventory or managing a shipment. Whether you want to …
The most successful entrepreneurs in the world all have one thing in common. They read. They find the best books for business, self-improvement, and growing your skills and suck all the knowledge they can from them. As a freelancer and entrepreneur myself, I’m committed to reading. It’s truly an investment in yourself and your dreams. …
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First-time parents stagger under the weight of learning to care for their first child. We were no exception. But yet, we were an exception. Our oldest son displayed several health issues almost immediately. Eczema, asthma, major allergies. As any mom of a child with health issues knows, handling these issues take more than extra time …
Doing freelance graphic design kind of landed on me. I didn’t go looking for a job as a graphic designer. And I don’t have a fancy degree in graphic design. In fact, my degree is in English and Environmental Studies. But here I am, making money in design and loving what I do! You don’t …
You finally took the leap and dove head-first into the world of freelancing. Congratulations! How’s it going for you? If you answered “not so good” — you’re not alone. Many new freelancers experience some anxiety when they’re just starting off. And figuring out how to land that first gig can be overwhelming. But don’t worry. …
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As women and moms, we naturally have a strong work ethic and ability to maintain a busy schedule. But the rising cohort of female entrepreneurs is trying to take things to the next level. Which can make anyone feel frazzled. Feeling like nothing is ever completely done. Working 24/7/365 isn’t a sign of effective time management. …
At the end of November, I’ll be celebrating my son’s fifth birthday. He’s my first and only, and it’s hard to fathom how a tiny little human can influence so much change in an adult’s life. When my son was born, I went from being a full-time marketer to a full-time mom to a full-time …
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Have you ever dreamed of being a writer? Emily did. She was a teacher and loved teaching but hated the bureaucracy (and grading) that went with it. So when she was home after the birth of her first child, she decided to try freelance writing. Now, she’s published four books and recently won “Best Freelancer/Contributor” …
Becoming an Author & Freelance Writer – Profitable Passion Interview Read More »
“The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than its value.” – Charles Dudley Warner The holidays are just around the corner. Which means we’re all trying to find the perfect gift for the important people in our lives. What would add value? What wouldn’t just collect dust in the back of the closet? …
