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Business
April 9, 2018

Expert Tips for Navigating Tax Season if you Work in the Gig Economy

Declaring your freedom from the traditional 9-5 work life and choosing to explore the gig economy comes with several benefits. Working as a freelancer or entrepreneur means you can be location independent and spend time on work that you truly enjoy. But it also comes with some unique situations that you may not have had to worry about with your previous employment. Many a freelancer will agree that trying to navigate tax season as a solopreneur or sole proprietor is not always exciting or easy. There are several ways to become better prepared for tax season this year, though. Investing…
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Business
April 3, 2018

How to Collaborate Online and Get Hired for More Freelance Gigs

For a freelancer, it may seem counterproductive to collaborate online with other professionals and organizations. If you started taking on freelance gigs to have more control over the type of work you do, the clients you interact with and the schedule you keep, the notion of working with other businesses may have you downright skeptical. That’s fair. But most seasoned freelancers will tell you that collaborating online won’t jeopardize your workflow nor will it distract you from your daily work. Instead, it may actually help you gain a bigger audience, more clients and a tribe of like-minded entrepreneurs that you can connect…
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BusinessFreedom Economy
February 2, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Filing Your Small Business Taxes

Tax season is upon us, and while the process usually strikes fear in the hearts of many small business owners, freelancers and entrepreneurs, it doesn’t have to! We understand that filing your taxes can be time-consuming and frustrating, so we’ve got all the info you need to ensure that your tax season goes off without a hitch and keep you organized for the year ahead. Be a Stickler for Details If you’ve transitioned from a traditional 9-5 into entrepreneurship or small business ownership, you may feel a little overwhelmed by the bookkeeping involved. From receipts and expenditures to invoices and incoming payments,…
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BusinessFreedom Economy
December 7, 2017

How to Write the Perfect Business Plan

Many startups, freelancers and entrepreneurs ask the question, “Can you start a business without writing a formal business plan?” The simple answer to that is “Yes” – sometimes entrepreneurs strike gold the first time around as the right timing meets the perfect circumstances – but the more realistic answer is “Not really.” Developing a successful business is like trying to put together a puzzle, and if you don’t know what picture you’re trying to create, sometimes those puzzle pieces just won’t fit. So a business plan is really your road map to success, and without it you run the risk…
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BusinessFreedom Economy
November 16, 2017

5 Ways to Build Your Business While Working a Full-Time Job

A call is going out, and countless people are responding to it. It’s the call to punch the time card for the last time, leave the traditional workforce behind, and join the digital nomad lifestyle as a freelance professional. Many who spent their 9-5 workday imagining what it would be like to be their own boss, set their own hours and get paid to do something they truly love have pursued highly successful freelance careers and joined the freelance economy. But how do you go about starting out as a freelancer without putting yourself in financial jeopardy when you can't…
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BusinessFreedom Economy
October 16, 2017

4 of the Bad Habits That Might Be Holding You Back

Want to find success and happiness with a digital nomad lifestyle? Developing a set of good habits can help you get closer to achieving your goals. In many cases, developing good habits means letting go of or completely retraining yourself to avoid certain bad habits that can ultimately keep you from getting where you want to be. Bad habits: Everybody has a few. Maybe you bite your nails or you forget to text people back. Or maybe you leave dirty dishes in the sink. None of these are particularly damaging to your everyday life, but what about the bad habits…
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BusinessFreedom Economy
September 17, 2017

Why You Need Networking Events as a Solopreneur

If you own a business, chances are you’ve had more than a few opportunities to attend networking events. And as a solopreneur, maybe it seems like networking events aren’t really for you. You might think your business is too small to participate in a large event. Or, perhaps you don’t see the value in spending a few hours listening to other people talk about their businesses.  But you may want to rethink your feelings on networking events because they have incredible potential to be a game changers for your business. Here are 4 reasons you should take advantage of networking…
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BusinessFreedom Economy
June 24, 2017

How to Grow Your Bank Account in Your First Year

Growing a business from nothing is an uphill battle, especially in your first year. It’s difficult to turn a profit when you’re just getting started. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to see growth in your bank account in your first year of business. With careful planning and a lot of hard work, you are certain to prosper. Here are a few ways to plan for success and ensure that you’ll stay out of the red in your very first year as a business owner. Start with Some Money in the Bank You’ve probably heard a few rags to riches…
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Business
March 6, 2017

Would Your Business Benefit from a Partnership?

As an entrepreneur trying to get your business off the ground, you may wonder, “Do I need a business partner?” It may seem easier to build a business with someone by your side instead of going it alone. But this is a case where more doesn’t necessarily mean better. Remember that anyone you sign on as a partner will be entitled to half the equity of your business. Unless they contribute to the success of your endeavor equally, it may be prudent to reconsider before signing the paperwork. Ask yourself the following questions to decide if what you need is…
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