Tag: self-employed

What Health Coverage Options Do Self-Employed Workers Have Beyond ACA?

The self-employed workforce in the United States has grown faster than many…

Renee Johnson By Renee Johnson

What Is a 1099-SA? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

A 1099-SA is the IRS form that reports the money you withdrew…

Erika Batsters By Erika Batsters

What Is Revenue? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

Revenue is the total money your business earns before expenses. Here is…

Johnson Stiles By Johnson Stiles

What Is a Fiscal Year? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

Your CPA just asked whether you want to operate on a calendar…

Hannah Bietz By Hannah Bietz

What Is Gross Profit? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

Gross profit is revenue minus the direct cost of your work. Here…

Hannah Bietz By Hannah Bietz

What Is Overhead in Business? A Plain-English Guide for the Self-Employed

Overhead is the ongoing cost of running your business, separate from project…

Johnson Stiles By Johnson Stiles

How to Price Freelance Services: A Step-by-Step Guide for Independents

You opened a pricing page on a competitor's site, stared at a…

Erika Batsters By Erika Batsters

How to Fill Out an Invoice: A Step-by-Step Guide for Freelancers

Your first paid project is wrapped. The client said, "just send me…

Emily Lauderdale By Emily Lauderdale

How to Set Up a Home Office: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Self-Employed

You finally cleared your kitchen table, plugged in a third monitor, and…

Mark Paulson By Mark Paulson