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17 Things I Wish I'd Known ...Neil Patel owns a few businesses of his own. But he made lots of mistakes along the way, mistakes he could have avoided if he’d known a few things. Here are 17 of his mistakes … and how you can avoid them. http://www.geekwire.com/2011/17-starting-business
3 Rules for Entrepreneurs During UncertaintyThere’s no question that it’s harder to start a business today than it was five years ago. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In fact, start the right business today and you may be more successful than you could ever imagine. Here are three rules to keep in mind as you start your venture, courtesy [...] Why New Grads Should Consider FreelancingWe’ve said it before: it’s the wave of the future. More and more people are becoming self-employed. Who better to join the bandwagon than those new to the working world: college grads? If you’re in that group, here’s why you should consider it. http://freelancefolder.com/why-new-college-grads-should-consider-freelancing-as-a-career-choice/
Is a Home Office Right for You?So you’ve decided to work for yourself. Great. Now the next big decision is exactly where you’re going to do that. Rented desk space? A table at Starbucks? Or your home? If you’re leaning towards a home office, here’s what you need to know about the benefits and drawbacks of such a setup. http://www.noobpreneur.com/2011/10/11/is-a-home-office-right-for-you/
How to Get Paid What You're WorthWhen you worked full time, you got a regular paycheck. Now that you’re a freelancer, it’s a completely different ballgame. How do you set your rates? How to you respond to clients who want to pay you less than you think you’re worth? How does a woman ensure she gets equal pay? Heather R. Huhman, [...] 5 Tips on How to Be Self EmployedWe’ve said it time and time again: a growing percentage of the population is heading towards self-employment. So what do you need to do to make working for yourself … well … work? Here are some helpful tips. http://www.business-opportunities.biz/2011/10/14/tips-for-techies-how-to-be-self-employed/
Are You Financially Ready to Freelance?Becoming a freelancer is exciting, exhilarating, rewarding … put any positive word in there that you’d like. But it’s also financially challenging, especially at the beginning. Are you ready to give up your regular paycheck and make a go of it? http://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2011/10/13/are-you-financially-ready-to-freelance/
The High Cost of Health Insurance Will Make You SickTammy Harrison, a work-at-home mom, candidly talks about her and her husband’s decision to start their own business, and how they addressed one of the biggest challenges that came with that: the high cost of health insurance for a family of six. http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol9/healthinsurance.htm
Becoming Self-Employed: Fighting The Fear“Hello, I’m Tom, and I will be quitting my job and becoming self-employed. I will enjoy the freedom that such a life offers. I will do as I please, and work as little or as much as I want (within reason). Or at least, that is the plan.” http://www.e-junkie.info/2011/10/becoming-self-employed-fighting-fear.html
6 Biggest Concerns About Starting Up On Your OwnAntoinette Oglethorpe, a consultant and former manager of Accenture consulting, ran a survey. She asked people about their key concerns in relation to “going it alone.” Here’s what they said… http://www.consulting-business.com/6-biggest-concerns-consultants-have-about-starting-up-on-their-own.html
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