Latest from Johnson Stiles

By Johnson Stiles

Johnson Stiles is former loan-officer turned contributor to SelfEmployed.com. After retiring in 2020, his mission was to spread his expertise and help others utilize leverage debt to enhance success.

News, Insights, and Advice from Johnson Stiles

person walking holding brown leather bag; job loss

What Mistakes To Avoid When Starting A Business After A Job Loss

January 27, 2026

12 Early Warning Signs Your First Hire Isn’t Working Out

January 26, 2026

14 Signs Your Accountant Isn’t the Right Fit

January 22, 2026

a woman sitting at a table with a piece of paper in front of her; First Employee

14 Things to Know Before Bringing On Your First Employee

January 21, 2026

How to Evaluate Proposal Software Before Upgrading

January 20, 2026

How to Build a Portfolio Quickly After a Layoff

January 19, 2026

turned on black and grey laptop computer; Business Software

How to Avoid Overpaying for Business Software

January 16, 2026

person discussing while standing in front of a large screen in front of people inside dim-lighted room; Pitch Your Services

How to Pitch Your Services With Confidence After a Layoff

January 14, 2026

person holding pencil near laptop computer; Write Offs

11 Write Offs That Raise IRS Questions if Used Incorrectly

January 13, 2026

Latest from Johnson Stiles

News, Insights, and Advice from Johnson Stiles

What Mistakes To Avoid When Starting A Business After A Job Loss

12 Early Warning Signs Your First Hire Isn’t Working Out

14 Signs Your Accountant Isn’t the Right Fit

14 Things to Know Before Bringing On Your First Employee

How to Evaluate Proposal Software Before Upgrading

How to Build a Portfolio Quickly After a Layoff

How to Avoid Overpaying for Business Software

How to Pitch Your Services With Confidence After a Layoff

11 Write Offs That Raise IRS Questions if Used Incorrectly

About

Follow us on X

Help

Legal

How we make money