Whether it’s back-to-school season or you just need to refill supplies for your home office, there are lots of ways to score cheap office supplies on a budget! As you begin restocking your home office or small business space, get creative. Try purchasing from a reputable site, or checking out a new company you haven’t …
A couple months ago, I did an impromptu Facebook Live on my Facebook Page. I had a lot of thoughts swirling around in my head about whether I should switch from freelance writer to virtual assistant. For the past year or so, I’ve been struggling with the direction of my business. It just felt like …
Being self-employed is tough enough without having to learn how to budget with irregular income. But today, you’re going to learn how to properly budget for success! Without this skill, your business could be making you broke. You’re not alone in this feeling — it’s something we all deal with as small business owners. It’s …
Have you had enough? Are you ready to finally stop stressing about money? You’ve come to the right place. Money is stressful, and it creeps into every part of your life. Then the next thing you know, you’re stressed out, worrying all the time, and not sleeping. Sound familiar? For many of us, we are …
According to the Retirement Confidence Survey, more than half of American workers have less than $25,000 in retirement savings. As someone who’s self-employed we have a bit more control over our finances. But even then, it’s tough to save for retirement when you have irregular income. This is why many retirees are being forced to …
Are you looking for new ways to simplify your financial life? Let’s get real, managing your money and business isn’t easy. We’re all seeking new tips and tricks to become more mindful in life and business. We’re striving to be a mindful consumer, thoughtful eater, and smarter spender. If these are your goals too, here …
To succeed as your own boss often seems like an up-hill battle. There are many ups-and-downs you’ll face and it can feel like you won’t be able to survive them all. How do I know this? When you’re self-employed you experience major peaks and valleys. Self-employment isn’t easy. When you work for yourself you tend …
Focus management is an up-and-coming idea where you use tools and apps to focus more and have better productivity. And as an online business owner or blogger we can use all the focus help that we can get. Am I right?! In past articles I’ve talked about how I use Asana to manage client projects …
Learning how to be a critical thinker takes time and a lot of patience. But in the end it’s the key to solving any problem that life throws at you. Life is full of obstacles, whether they’re financial issues, mental problems or physical setbacks. But in order to be a successful business owner and manage …
When I first started my freelance business, I didn’t have money to hire an accountant. I also didn’t want to spend a lot of money to buy accounting software like QuickBooks. I was looking for free accounting software for small businesses. What I needed was a comprehensive tool that could help me manage expenses and income, …
Learning how to invest in yourself can be a bit of a tug-of-war, especially as a business owner. You want to invest in self-care but if you’re not working on your business, you’re not making money. This can lead to feeling so guilt, stress, and anxiety. It’s not a pretty cycle to get stuck in. 😉 …
Testing out the top business apps to use as a freelancer can take a lot of time. The good news though, is that I’ve done the work for you! After spending several years as a self-employed biz owner myself, and working with a team of 3-4 people, I’ve tested out lots of different tools and …
You wish you could save money on monthly bills but you don’t have time to sit on the phone with customer service all day. I mean, who likes to call customer service reps and negotiate. Not me! Thankfully, there’s BillFixers. If you have cable, wireless or internet bills you wish cost less every month, BillFixers …
Who doesn’t want to learn how to make money on the side of their day job? If you’re like me, you want to earn more money in less time so you can pay off debt, save for travel, pay your bills without worrying, or just have extra spending money. Let’s take a second to really …
A change of seasons means it’s time to spring clean finances and declutter your business. This is a super important task to do every year as it can help you find more efficient ways to get things done. As tax season recently came to an end, you probably got a pretty up-close-and-personal look at your money. I …
I’ve been a business owner for nearly 7 years and in that time I’ve learned the importance of cash flow and running a lean business. This is why I’m sharing the best small business credit cards for earning cash back. It’s the best way to maximize all the money you spend investing in your small business. I …
So you missed the income tax deadline? Take a moment to take a deep breath. Please know that you have options! Not all is lost. Sometimes the situation is out of your control. For example, the main reason I procrastinate on filing self-employed taxes isn’t for a lack of trying, but because I almost always find errors with …
It’s no secret that if you’re self-employed you have to pay estimated tax payments every quarter. This is probably one of the least favorite tasks that business owners have to do. But it has to be done! No one wants the IRS on their backs or to end up with a large tax bill every …
Tired of letting your work day run away with you? Or do you want to get more done in less time? The answer to these questions is to create streamlined business systems! It’s one of the best things I’ve learned as a way of leveraging my time better. I mean, who doesn’t want to to earn more …
According to stats released by VentureBeat, Pinterest has 200 million visual searches per month. This makes it one of the largest traffic referrers right behind Google and Facebook. Kind of shocking right? It also makes me wonder why I’ve waited so long to implement a Pinterest strategy for my online business. In other words, the Pinterest …
Running your own business can get expensive. There are endless apps, courses and packages you can buy to increase productivity and invest into future growth. This is also true about filing small business taxes online as there are actually many budget-friendly solutions to choose from. But if you’re looking for the best resource for filing self-employed …
Hiring the right tax professional could honestly make or break your freelance business. A tax preparer is privy to all your financial details, including everything from your income, bank accounts, relationships and business ventures. They even know your Social Security number so you want to make sure this person is qualified and trustworthy. You want …
No one wants to pay more taxes than they have to, especially not when you work for yourself. Paying for expenses like self-employed health insurance and quarterly taxes isn’t cheap. You deserve to keep more of your hard-earned money! Thanks to the MileIQ app you can get an accurate account of your business miles throughout the year and be …
Managing your freelance finances isn’t easy. You have to stay on top of things like taxes, financial emergencies and saving for retirement. Not to mention the daily tasks like completing client work on time, dealing with contracts and sending invoice. My gawd, just reading all of that can make you feel overwhelmed. Can you relate? …
As a recent arrival in the United States, there are a few considerations that need to be made in order to make your transition successful. The tax code, health care system and workforce rules all vary widely from other countries. For example, where are the best places to live? How can you manage your finances …
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