Here comes tax season. Whether you hire freelancers or are a freelancer yourself, watch out for the 1099-K. The introduction of the Form 1099-K a few years ago has many people trying to figure out what they need to do with this information. I receive a 1099-K, and it’s brutal because many of my clients …
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Before you agree to a freelance job, you should know what you’re getting into. Here are some of the biggest lies freelance clients might tell you. All of my current clients are awesome. I have no complaints about the people I work with right now. I have a new crop coming in soon, so we’ll …
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Ready to start freelancing? You can do it from anywhere, as long as you have a laptop and Wi-Fi. Right now, I’m sitting in a hotel room in Los Angeles. I’m hundreds of miles away from home, but I’m still getting some work done. I am working on a restricted schedule, but working nonetheless. And …
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Even though I’m not thrilled with social media, it’s not all bad. I’ve used social media to find freelance gigs in the past. Anyone who knows me is well aware that I’m not overly fond of social media. However, at the same time, I’m not a complete idiot, so I know it’s necessary. I know …
In order to stay on top of your freelancing game, you need to battle burnout. I love what I do. I feel extremely lucky and blessed to be able to freelance write from home, earning a living for my family. However, even though I love to write, and I write about topics of interest to …
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Before you say yes to a freelance job, consider the WHY behind your acceptance. Not too long ago, I was offered gig. I quoted my price, and the blog owner came back with a counter-offer that was less than half my rate. I countered his counter in a way that split the difference. He accepted …
