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The “Live on the Rest” Budgeting System

By on January 16th, 2012

For many self-employed workers, taxes and savings are the two hardest expenses to keep up with. I think it’s because there’s no immediate benefit or consequence to either of them. A lot of people mentally plan their budgets based on …

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Freelancers: 4 Tips for Dealing with Cheapskate Clients

By on October 19th, 2010

I’ve said it before and I’m sure I’ll say it here again, but when you work as a freelancer you’re a business owner. You’re the one offering an in-demand service. And that means you get to set your rates and …

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The Freelancer’s Quick Guide to Accounting and Bookkeeping

By on October 26th, 2009

I know. It’s one of the last things you want to read about, but it’s one of the most crucial parts of freelance success. Don’t worry, you won’t read anything about cash flow statements, balance sheets, or profit/loss statements – …

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Freelance Finance Series Launches Tomorrow

By on October 25th, 2009

Just a reminder — our new Freelance Finance series with finance writer LaToya Irby launches tomorrow. LaToya will post a bi-weekly finance and money-related column for freelance writers every other Monday (alternating Mondays with our upcoming “How to Write” series …

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Do You Get Paid Upfront for Your Freelance Writing Work?

By on December 17th, 2008

Chris Bibey wrote a great post recently about upfront payments for freelance writers. I commented there with some of my own views, and I wanted to share those comments here and get some of your thoughts on how you bill …

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