8 New Year’s Goals Every Freelancer Should Make
It’s part of the magic of the season — each new year is a chance for a new beginning. For those of us who freelance, this time of year is …
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How to Turn Your Instagram Account Into a Paying Gig
When it comes to digital marketing, Instagram is at the top of the heap. With 800 million users as of September 2017, the visually-driven platform is a big moneymaker for …
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6 Moves Every First Year Freelancer Should Make
When I started my freelance career seven years ago, I honestly had very little idea of what I was doing. I made some seriously painful mistakes that affected everything from …
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How to Budget Consistently Without a Steady Paycheck
Freelancers, small business owners, contractors, and salespeople working on commission all have one thing in common: irregular income. Anyone who has worked in these professions knows the insecure feeling you …
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7 Strategies for Paying Off Debt When Living on a Variable Income
Paying off debt can be a challenge even if you have a steady paycheck. When your income is variable, it’s even harder. These strategies can help you take care of …
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5 Ways to Build Business Credit When You’re Self-Employed
It’s hard to beat the freedoms of being self-employed. But with the joys of being your own boss and creating your own schedule come some trade-offs. One trade-off can be …
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5 Signs It’s Time to Close Your Business
Many people dream of launching their own business. Some start small, with a side gig or moonlighting on top of their full-time job. Others jump right into launching their own …
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Don’t Get Audited! How Your Side Gig Needs to Handle Taxes
The gig economy is booming. In 2016, a TIME poll found that 45 million Americans offered some kind of good or service through an online platform, whether it was running …
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