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Freelancing – is it for you?

Riches beyond your wildest imagination! Too often, those who are considering going into business and working for themselves get lured into online schemes that promise them that they have little to do and the cash will roll in the door. This is of course hardly ever true. Freelancing is hard work, make no mistake about it. Here are some signs that freelancing is not for you. Lack of innovation - If you are the type of person that has to have a project ready-made for them and given crystal clear direction for each phase of the project, then freelancing...

With tax time looming before us, many freelancers see the 1099 forms rolling in. What isn’t always immediately clear is what deductions can be used to offset the income. For the record – I am not a tax preparer and none of this information should be considered to be tax advice. Tax Deductions Matter For many freelancers there are hidden tax deductions that you might not even be aware of. Remember something, you may be called a freelancer but the bottom line for tax purposes is that you are self employed. 1. Your Blog and website – Did you...

As if working for yourself as a freelancer didn’t offer you enough of a challenge, one of the ones you face daily is the question of where your next paycheck is coming from. Most freelancers find themselves with gaps in time and wonder how they can capitalize on that time and still make ends meet. If you are a freelance writer and you are wondering what you can do between writing jobs, there are actually a number of options for you. None of these are get rich quick schemes and none of them will make you a millionaire overnight. ...

Many freelance writers struggle with how to write appropriately for a variety of subjects. There are some things you should be careful about whether you are writing for yourself or, you are writing for a client. Here are some of them. Be natural – Do not try to mimic someone elses’ writing style. This can cause you endless amounts of grief. What could ultimately happen is that trying to mimic a particular writing style can result in stilted sounding writing. If you are experimenting with different styles, make sure you save the document before publishing it online and read...

How to earn more money from blogging

HeliumHow to earn more money from blogging Tweet About Doreen MartelWell-rounded freelance writer who contributes to various blogs, paid to write sites and revenue sharing sites. Doreen is legally blind and has worked at home for more than 10 years. She uses the lessons learned from this experience to enhance her writing and share information with others.Mail | Web | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google+ | More Posts (491) Related Posts:Cheap business ownersFreelance site to steer clear ofWriting Challenges: Objects in motionChallenges of writing onlinePromoting Your Work Part 2 Bookmarks