Tag: Freelancers

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Business Self Employed

Can a Sole Proprietor Have Employees? What You Need to Know

A sole proprietor can legally hire employees. There is no law requiring…

By Johnson Stiles March 25, 2026

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Freelancers Jobs

How to Become a Freelance Writer: A Beginner’s Guide

You have been told you are a good writer for years. Friends…

By Erika Batsters March 25, 2026

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Freelancers Self Employed Taxes

1099 vs W2: What Freelancers and Independent Contractors Need to Know

You just got a project offer, and the company says they bring…

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By Emily Lauderdale March 24, 2026

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Self Employed Work & Life

6 Steps to Setting Boundaries With Clients

You said yes to a “quick revision,” then another, then a late-night…

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By Emily Lauderdale March 20, 2026

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Stop Wasting Money On Myths

Cheap is expensive when it lingers in your drawers and in your…

By Mike Allerson March 16, 2026

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9 Slow Season Behaviors That Predict Long Term Success

Every self-employed person eventually hits the same uncomfortable stretch. The inbox slows…

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By Emily Lauderdale March 11, 2026

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9 Slow Season Routines That Reduce Anxiety

Every self-employed person eventually meets the slow season. The emails quiet down.…

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By Emily Lauderdale March 10, 2026

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12 Ways Smart Freelancers Survive Slow Seasons Without Panicking

Freelancers know the moment. The inbox gets quiet. The proposals stop getting…

By Hannah Bietz March 9, 2026

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5 Essential Tools Every Self-Employed Trader Needs in 2026

The line between "self-employed professional" and "active trader" has blurred considerably over…

By Renee Johnson March 9, 2026