5 Key Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship is a popular goal these days, for everyone from Gen Y college grads to mid-career workers looking for a change. But not everyone knows what entrepreneurship really means—or whether...
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There’s nothing more exciting, especially to a newbie freelancer, than securing a new client. Heck, even seasoned freelancers with plenty of projects under their belts still feel a thrill when a new...
View ArticleHow to Create Work-Life Balance When You Work for Yourself
If you think being your own boss means being able to sleep in til noon and screw off whenever you feel like it, think again. While working for yourself does give you the freedom to make your own hours...
View ArticleHow to Create an Invoice: A Starter Guide
A critical part of any successful business is getting paid, and when you run your own show, it’s up to you to play billing department (along with marketing department, and customer service department,...
View ArticleMust-Know Tax Tips for Freelancers
When you become a freelancer, your relationship with Uncle Sam changes. And while it may not be April 15th yet, now is the time to learn about those changes, because you may find you’ve got some extra...
View ArticleDoes Working From Home Really Save You Money?
For those of us with an entrepreneurial spirit, the benefits of working from home (autonomy, flexibility, comfort) often outweigh the costs (distractions, interruptions, isolation). But the pros and...
View ArticleWhy You Should Keep Your Day Job (For Now)
When you’re working to get your business off the ground, it can feel like a waste of time and energy to continue clocking in at your day job. Believe me, I know. It took me two and a half years to grow...
View ArticleHow to Start Your Business and Keep Your Day Job (Without Going Nuts)
Testing out your idea for a new business before you quit your day job is always a wise idea. It gives you a chance to make sure you really enjoy working for yourself and that your business is...
View ArticleA Starter Guide to Project Agreements
Get everything in writing. It’s a mantra I followed often in my former job as a paralegal, and it’s one that’s been essential to my success as a freelance writer and editor. If there’s one big mistake...
View Article5 Greatest Myths About Working From Home and Are They True?
For many of you, the benefits and challenges of working from home have become your reality over the past month. You may feel like you’ve really gotten the hang of it; you have your routine of waking...
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