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Are you (or are you hoping to be) self-employed? Whether you’re a freelancer, small business owner, or professional in private practice, you’ve come to the right place. From health insurance and quarterly taxes to hourly rates and invoicing, get advice from other self-employed people, follow the ups and downs of other self employed professionals, stay on top of the latest news that can affect your work, and check out the best books and websites on the subject. Enjoy!
November 23rd, 2011 by karinabilich
 In an episode of 30 Rock , Liz Lemon refers to the freelancer as a “modern-day cowboy.” Because projects come and go, it’s difficult to sustain a steady lifestyle, since you can strike gold one day and then be stuck in a barren wasteland the next. Here's how to make it work... Posted in Managing Money, Overcoming Challenges
November 23rd, 2011 by karinabilich
No schedules. No meetings. No commute. As an entrepreneur, you don’t have to worry about the conventional productivity traps. But that makes it absolutely essential that you master the art of self-discipline and make the most of your work time. Here's how...
Posted in Time Management
November 23rd, 2011 by karinabilich
You've finally gotten your first gig! Now you have to not blow it. Here are the most common mistakes made by freelancers, courtesy of Danny Iny, and how you can avoid them.
Posted in Overcoming Challenges
November 23rd, 2011 by karinabilich
If you’ve been working on your own for any significant amount of time, you’ll know the lifestyle and motivation levels are far different from working for a company. It can be tough not only in a career sense, but also socially, physically, and mentally. Here are a few ways to stay balanced.
Posted in Overcoming Challenges
November 23rd, 2011 by karinabilich
 For freelancers, clients come and go all the time. In the past few years turnover has been especially high. Next time you need to find a new client, keep these ideas, submitted by Michelle Rafter, in mind. Posted in Growing Your Business
November 23rd, 2011 by karinabilich
It's one of the greatest challenges of being self-employed: dealing with taxes. Here are some tips that will help you get started without running into tax problems down the road.
Posted in How to Get Started, Managing Money
November 23rd, 2011 by karinabilich
This way-too-cool tool helps you figure out if you're Builder, Opportunist, Specialist or Innovator (and what to do about it). Don't miss it!
Posted in How to Get Started
November 16th, 2011 by karinabilich
 Figuring out how much to charge clients is one of the great challenges of freelancing. And what freelancer Eugene Farber is about to tell you isn't going to make it any easier... He says that, as a freelancer, you should charge more than you would be making as an employee! Here are a few reasons why… Posted in Managing Money, Our Role in the Economy
November 16th, 2011 by karinabilich
Think that a small business like yours can't compete with the big boys? Actually, there are a lot of advantages to being small. Here are nine ways to take full advantage of your nimbleness, flexibility, and room for growth...
Posted in Our Role in the Economy
November 16th, 2011 by karinabilich
 It's easy to lose your edge when you’re not getting by with freelancing, or when it didn’t meet your expectation of flexibility. If you find yourself in that position, here are three ways to keep yourself motivated, energized, and dedicated to your work, courtesy of freelance blogger Michael Poh. Posted in Overcoming Challenges
Quote of the Week
“You have to always be pitching different people different stuff because you don’t know what’ll stick. But you really need one client that is great, and pays on time, and makes you love doing your job. That client gives you sanity.”
–Penelope Trunk, Founder of three start-up companies
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Question of the Week
 How Much Time Will You Dedicate to One Client?
How many hours per week would you be willing to dedicate to one client for the long term? 10 hours? 20 hours? 30 hours? At what point are you simply a full-time employee? Is it risky to put all your eggs in one basket?
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