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#FreelanceFriday: Time Management
EnglishMajorLeagues
Ah, quarantine. It seems like everybody is working from home now. Time to sit back, find a Netflix Original series to binge, and blow through those quarantine snacks just as fast as you bought them. Except no, there's always work to be done! So whether you're a freelance pro, or new to the work-from-home game, I think it's time to review some time management skills. After all, we might be ... ...more
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#FreelanceFriday: Billing is Hard
EnglishMajorLeagues
It's the end of your billing cycle, and ugh, you have SO many invoices to deliver and get paid... hopefully. But, when you run your own business, the more you have to bill, the more those small tasks pile up. Creating an invoicing system is a delicate process, and if your chosen system fails, you might not get paid on time, if at all! It's the bane of every small business! But you're smart, ... ...more
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#FreelanceFriday: How to Create Your Best Home Office
EnglishMajorLeagues
Hello, and welcome back to Freelance Friday! Last time, I talked about setting your prices to match what your work is worth, but I got a lot of questions about 'facilities' in my email. This week, I want to talk about the most common freelancer facility: the home office, and how to make yours as efficient as possible. First and foremost, you need a space. While a space on your desk or at your ... ...more
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#FreelanceFriday: How to Set Your Prices to Maximize Income
EnglishMajorLeagues
It's every freelancer's dilemma: how do I set my prices low enough to beat my competition and attract new clients, but high enough that I might actually make a decent wage. This can be especially difficult if you're just starting out in the freelance market, and depending on your industry, it can be hard to price competitively. This week, I want to talk about how you can set your prices in ... ...more
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#FreelanceFriday: IRAs and Your Retirement
EnglishMajorLeagues
It's always a good idea to plan for your future, especially financially. We're no exception as freelancers, but it can be hard to choose a retirement plan that works for you. With no traditional employer to make matching contributions to your account, one of the best ways to save for retirement is with an IRA, in one of its three forms: Traditional or Roth, SEP, and SIMPLE. Firstly, it's ... ...more