Self Employment

Can you do it?

You may be wondering if you’re cut out for freelancing. There’s really no easy answer to this. Each of us finds our own way in the job market regardless of whether that means working for someone else or for ourselves. It’s really important if you are making a decision that is going to impact your future like freelancing, that you understand all the possible repercussions. While the idea of working at home, for yourself may sound glamorous, there are pitfalls you have not even begun to think about. Some of those pitfalls can be avoided if you do your...

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. ...

Success through Sharing

Most internet based and home based businesses are small businesses and as such have unique problems which only others who have a small business can understand. Since there are such a variety of business ventures that rely so heavily on the internet today, chances are you can build a network of others who you can get advise from and you can share your knowledge with. Since home businesses are typically (but not always) a one person operation, we don’t always know where to search (or how to search) for advise! There are thousands of people out there just like...

Suitable Work at Home Jobs

No Internet Access No Land Line When searching for positions to work at home you first need to determine what your workspace is going to be. Though in this day and age I have difficulty imagining anyone without internet access, I suppose it’s not beyond the realm of possibility. As far as no land line, that’s not as uncommon as many of us now use our cell phones as our home phone (me included and I work at home). Recommendations for possible jobs: Pet Sitter/Walker: Find out who in your neighborhood works all day and offer (for a fee)...

Self Employment Assessment – Are you ready?

Most small businesses are run by entrepreneurs who are excited about going out on their own. The most successful entrepreneurs find a niche in the market – usually a service that hasn’t been met – and they offer it to consumers. Not everyone is willing (or able) to ‘strike out’ on their own. There are many considerations to look at. First, you must honestly assess your ability to ‘stick with it’ one you get started! A) Are you willing to commit at least forty (40) hours per week to your new venture? B) Do you have a business plan?...

What is Self Employment?

Self-employment can be referred to a person who works for himself/herself instead of as an employee of another person or organization, drawing income from a trade or business. This person may additionally be referred to as a freelancer or by other ‘common’ names. Self-employed persons are sometimes eligible for more deductions than an ordinary employee. Travel, uniforms, computer equipment, cell phones, etc., can be deducted as legitimate business expenses. There are a number of tax laws that affect those who are self employed, contractors, freelancers – remember you’ll be responsible for paying all of your own taxes, paying your...