Tag: self-employed

COBRA Insurance Cost: What the Self-Employed Actually Pay

If you just left a job to work for yourself, the COBRA…

Mike Allerson By Mike Allerson

Self Employment Tax Deductions: What You Can Actually Write Off

You finished your first full year of freelancing, sat down with a…

Renee Johnson By Renee Johnson

QuickBooks Self Employed: 7 Best Practices That Actually Save Time

I have cleaned up more QuickBooks Self Employed files than I can…

Mark Paulson By Mark Paulson

Client Communication: What Clients Notice Before They See Your Work

Client communication is the first thing a new client can actually evaluate,…

Mark Paulson By Mark Paulson

Deductible Business Expenses: What Actually Qualifies When You Work for Yourself

In my first full year of self-employment I handed my accountant a…

Erika Batsters By Erika Batsters

Value Based Pricing: How to Redesign Your Offers When Work Dries Up

Every independent hits the quiet stretch where the inbox slows, discovery calls…

Emily Lauderdale By Emily Lauderdale

11 Client Red Flags That Complicate 1099 Contractor Taxes

Most freelancers assume 1099 contractor taxes go wrong in April, when the…

Mark Paulson By Mark Paulson

12 Projects Freelancers Should Tackle Only During Slow Seasons

Every freelancer knows the feeling of a sudden quiet week. The inbox…

Mike Allerson By Mike Allerson

12 Ways To Prep For Slow Seasons Before They Happen

Freelancers rarely talk about slow seasons until they are already inside one.…

Erika Batsters By Erika Batsters